Job Description
About the MJF Group
The MJF Group is a vertically integrated business with a strong foundation in the tea industry, spanning tea growing, manufacturing, branding, and marketing. As home to the world-renowned Dilmah brand, the Group has established itself as a leading international player with a diversified portfolio that extends beyond tea into hospitality, leisure, and other dynamic business sectors. Guided by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and purpose, the Group continues to expand its global presence across multiple industries. We now invite applications from dynamic and high-calibre professionals to join Sri Lanka's leading international brand for the following position.
Assistant Manager – Risk & Compliance (Two Vacancies)
We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented professional with strong exposure to internal auditing, risk management, and process improvement to support the MJF Group’s business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct and lead internal audit assignments across Group companies and functions
- Review operational, financial, and compliance processes to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls
- Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and non-compliance and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan for the allocated companies
- Prepare audit reports with clear observations, risk implications, and practical recommendations
- Follow up on audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed action plans
- Assist in strengthening governance, compliance, and risk management practices across the Group
- Liaise with stakeholders to promote internal control environment, process improvements, and operational efficiencies
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Full or part qualification in CA Sri Lanka / ACCA / CIMA / CIA will be an added advantage
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in internal auditing and risk management, or related functions
- Experience in diverse industries such as Leisure, manufacturing, FMCG, plantations, or diversified group operations will be an advantage
- Sound understanding of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk-based auditing methodologies
- Ability to independently lead audit assignments, evaluate control effectiveness, and provide practical recommendations
- Exposure to process audits, operational audits, investigations, and risk assessments
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exposure to ERP systems and data analysis tools will be an added advantage
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and maintain confidentiality with a high degree of professionalism
- Willingness to travel to operational locations and subsidiaries when required
Please apply via www.dilmahtea.com careers on or before 7 days after the published date of this advertisement.
GENERAL MANAGER – GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES, MJF Holdings Ltd. 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka. While we value every application for practical reasons we can only communicate with short-listed applicants.
