Job Description
Position – Assistant Accountant / Accounting Intern
Lanka Financial Services Bureau Ltd (LFSBL) celebrates the 19th year of successful operations as the SWIFT Certified Shared Infrastructure in Sri Lanka and listed in Asia Pacific directory of SWIFT Bureaus for the 10th Consectutive Year. The ownership of Lanka Financial Services Bureau Ltd held by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, State Banks, leading Commercial Banks, Primary Dealers and the Central Depository System (Pvt) Ltd.
Who should apply: ONLY the Candidates who are residing/have accommodation within 12kms of Colombo, who are seriously interested in making a career in finance/accounting.
Assistant Accountant
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years' experience in financial accounting or a similar position.
- Experience as an Audit Trainee or in an auditing environment will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Good analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Good communication skills, professional telephone etiquette, and a good command of English.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Accounting Intern
Requirements
- Undergraduate or recent graduate pursuing a professional or academic qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong willingness to learn, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Good communication skills and a good command of English.
Scope of the internship – training/work assignments
Key Responsibilities (Asst. Acct):
- 1. Assist the Manager – Finance & Administration in the day-to-day financial accounting functions of the Company.
- 2. Perform bank, ledger, and other account reconciliations.
- 3. Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and daily accounting entries.
- 4. Handle Inland Revenue Department (IRD) approvals and correspondence relating to foreign remittances.
- 5. Administer documentation relating to accounts payable and other finance activities.
- 6. Assist in budget monitoring and financial analysis.
- 7. Prepare reports, data entries, and financial documentation.
- 8. Maintain professional relationships with clients, service providers, and other stakeholders.
- 9. Ensure assigned duties are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- 10. All duties should be updated/completed on daily basis.
How to Apply
If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for accounting and finance and is looking to build your career in a professional and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.
Please email your CV, including the names and contact details of two non-related referees, to [email protected] on or before 25th September 2026.
Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email (e.g., Assistant Accountant, or Accounting Intern).
For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact us on 011 269 2424.
