Assistant Manager - Finance & Taxation

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Vacancy for Assistant Manager Finance and Taxation – LAUGFS Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

We at LAUGFS Holdings Limited are one of Sri Lanka's largest diversified business conglomerates and a trusted, well-loved home-grown enterprise. Founded in 1995, LAUGFS has grown to encompass 20 industries locally and internationally, establishing a strong presence as a leader and pioneer in the power and energy, retail, industrial, services, leisure, and logistics sectors. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees and an annual turnover exceeding USD 300 million, LAUGFS continues to expand and empower the nation as a trusted Sri Lankan brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain Turnaround Time (TAT) and service delivery in line with client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of transaction processing and financial documentation.
  • Monitor and review team members’ work to ensure quality and compliance with company standards.
  • Responsible for delivering monthly and annual financial statements and ensuring adherence to Group reporting guidelines.
  • Responsible for submitting Corporate Income Tax, VAT, SSCL, and Stamp Duty returns within stipulated deadlines.
  • Participate in staff development, training, and process improvement activities.
  • Provide technical support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the finance team.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in financial reporting and internal control systems.

Candidate Profile

  • A university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Full or partial qualification in a recognized finance or accounting professional program (CA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance; experience in a similar capacity will be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP ERP (FI/CO/MM modules) will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in taxation, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, SSCL, and Stamp Duty returns within stipulated deadlines.
  • Experience in handling external audits with auditors.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

If you are confident that you have the right skills, knowledge, attitude and passion to grow with us, please forward your resume to [email protected] within 14 days of this notice, starting two non-related referees. Please mention the post applied for in the subject line.