Assistant Accountant

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

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Assistant Accountant

Delmege Forsyth Energy, the authorized macro distributor for Shell Lubricants in Sri Lanka, is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Assistant Manager – Industrial Sales to support the growth of our industrial sales business while building long-term relationships with customers across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze product-wise budget vs. actual gross profit and monitor profitability.
  • Review costing, discounts, and advertising and promotion expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Monitor debtors, receivables, advances, and working capital.
  • Process daily financial transactions and complete monthly accounts accurately and on time.
  • Prepare financial reports, reporting packs, VAT returns, and relevant schedules.
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable entries and perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Coordinate inventory checks and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system balances.

Qualifications & Experiences

  • Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Finance or Accounting.
  • 4–5 years of proven experience in a financial management role.
  • Strong financial acumen, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a high level of ethical conduct.