Job Description
ACCOUNTS OFFICER - PAYMENT MANAGEMENT
Who We Are..
SriLankan Catering Limited the award-winning exclusive Airline Caterer in Sri Lanka counts over four decades of experience in delighting the passengers of most of the world’s finest airlines.
We take great pride in being among the best in the industry resulting in a meal service that discerning travellers may find in the experience availed at a five-star restaurant than in an aircraft cabin.
SriLankan Catering Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of SriLankan Airlines Ltd. and a state-owned enterprise having its catering operations in Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo (BIA), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) and Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CIAR) is also engaged in operating Airport Restaurants, Transit hotels, Industrial Laundry, while being the catering arm of VIP and Presidential Lounges and Business Class lounges located at the above airports.
SriLankan Catering Limited is an active member of International Flight Catering Association (IFCA) and International In-flight Food Services Association (IFSA).
The Person We Are Looking For..
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person of good character with professional qualifications, ethics and with outstanding communication skills for the post of Accounts Officer - Payment Management. The successful candidate will report to the Manager Finance and be responsible for tasks optimizing the productivity of the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Ensure all payments are made in a timely manner to secure supplier’s credit facilities while utilizing credit periods.
- Verify all payment entries to the system and ensure that correct ledger accounts are posted.
- Make all payments as per the procedures laid down in the government procurement guidelines, finance manual and any other legal or statutory document which may be applicable to the company.
- Bring automation to payment systems where deemed necessary.
- Manage creditors aging reports while meeting the deadlines.
- Respond to all vendor inquiries.
- Assist Financial Reporting firm for month end closing of Accounts Payable module.
- Comply with the company’s file archiving policy regarding payment vouchers and other related documents.
- Liaise with company’s banks in relation to payment management.
- Assist both internal & external auditors in an effective manner.
- Manage department’s stationary stocks.
- Maintain necessary registers in relation to payment management.
- Keep all insurance files updated with insurance payments.
- Report management of any kind of discrepancies / malpractices / weaknesses or improvements which require the attention of the management.
- Maintain the integrity of self and the confidentiality of information.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum 04 years or more experience in Finance.
- Full or part qualification in CA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT.
- A Degree/ Advanced Diploma (03 years) in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from a recognized university would be an added advantage.
- 02 years’ audit experience from a reputed audit firm is mandatory.
- High level of IT literacy including sound knowledge in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Credit Passes for English and Mathematics for G.C.E. (O/L) and G.C.E. (A/L) qualification.
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, attention to details, problem solving and analytical Skills.
The selected candidate can be assured of an attractive and enhanced remuneration package with fringe benefits.
Submit your application along with your CV and contact details of two non-related referees on or before 03rd July 2025.
Please visit us on https://url.to/ATZzw?source=CareerSite to apply for this vacancy.
Human Resources & Administration Manager
SriLankan Catering Limited
PO: Box: 07
Airline Centre, Bandaranaike International Airport
Katunayake.
