Senior Associate | Lead | Senior Lead - Accounting and Finance | Tax Compliance
Accounting / Auditing / Finance
About the Employer
Job Description
Immediate Vacancies at an emerging Tax & Corporate Advisory Firm in Colombo
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-time | Onsite
An emerging and fast-growing Tax & Corporate Advisory firm, currently undergoing digital transformation, is seeking dynamic, committed, and results-driven professionals to join our team. If you’re ready to advance your career in a professional services environment, we want to hear from you!
Senior Associate/ Lead/ Senior Lead in Accounting and Finance
You will support multiple clients under a shared services model by managing key accounting functions such as bookkeeping, ledger and account reconciliation, financial reporting, documentation, payment processing, invoicing, audit support, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role demands a high level of accuracy, technical expertise, and visit client premises.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Part-qualified in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, or a related degree or a Member of AAT Sri Lanka.
- Proficiency in accounting software, AI, and Data Analytics systems.
- High attention to detail, strong data analysis, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet deadlines.
Senior Associate/ Lead/ Senior Lead in Tax Compliance
You will handle a portfolio of clients under a shared services arrangement, focusing on tax compliance including tax computations (Income Tax, VAT, SSCL, APIT, WHT, etc.), return preparation and filing, and advisory services. You will also engage with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), support tax audits and assessments, and maintain accurate tax documentation. Visits to client sites when required.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Part-qualified in CA Sri Lanka or Chartered Institute of Taxation.
- Experience in a taxation or audit firm is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of Sri Lankan tax laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Senior Associate/ Lead/ Senior Lead/Manager in Business Operations
In this role, you will coordinate internal operations and support client service delivery across tax and corporate advisory functions. You will handle documentation, reporting, scheduling, billing, and collections. You are also expected to contribute to process improvement initiatives and support digital transformation efforts. Travel to client sites is part of the role to maintain client relationships and smooth service delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Business Administration, project management, supply chain or a professional qualification in a related field.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and coordination skills.
- Tech-savvy, process-oriented, and proactive mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage deadlines.
Technical Assistant – Tax Technology
Are you passionate about tax law and technology? Join our team as a Technical Assistant to support the development of Taxation App – a cutting-edge digital platform that simplifies tax compliance and computation for individuals and businesses in Sri Lanka. You will provide expertise in Sri Lankan income tax law and computation to the development team, design and test real-world tax scenarios for accuracy and compliance, translate tax laws into usable formats for developers, collaborate on refining tax-related features, conduct rigorous system testing, and develop user-friendly tax content such as FAQs, guides, and explanatory notes.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Strong educational background and working knowledge of Sri Lankan income tax law.
- Experience or exposure to practical tax computation for individuals and/or businesses.
- Excellent analytical skills for scenario creation and system testing.
- Strong verbal and written communication to translate complex tax concepts into user-friendly content.
- Well-organized with the ability to manage documentation and test cases systematically.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage deadlines.
Internship Opportunities
We also welcome internship applications from enthusiastic individuals who are looking to kick-start their careers in Accounting, Taxation, or Business Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates, recent graduates, or part-qualified candidates to gain hands-on experience in a professional services environment, working with experienced mentors under a shared services model. There will be a possibility of full-time placement based on performance.
Apply Now!
Send your CV to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line.
Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.
Deadline: Immediate recruitment – applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
