Chartered Accountant

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Full-time

About Client Partner

Our client is a prominent, multi-sector Sri Lankan corporate group with diverse business interests across key commercial and industrial sectors. Built on high standards of corporate governance and operational excellence, the group provides a dynamic environment for experienced financial professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-integrity Chartered Accountant with proven Public Limited Company (PLC) exposure to join the group finance team. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end financial reporting, general ledger integrity, corporate tax compliance, internal controls, and statutory audit execution in accordance with listed company regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and group reporting packages in strict compliance with SLFRS/LKAS standards.
PLC & Statutory Compliance: Ensure complete adherence to corporate governance guidelines, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to listed entities.
Taxation & Treasury: Manage corporate tax computations and filings (VAT, SSCL, APIT, Income Tax), coordinate with tax authorities, and assist in cash flow forecasting.
Audit & Internal Controls: Lead external and internal audit engagements, ensuring timely closure of audit queries and continuous strengthening of internal financial controls.
Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day general ledger operations, bank reconciliations, inventory accounting, and month-end closing procedures.

Requirements

Professional Qualification: Fully qualified member of CA Sri Lanka (ICASL) or ACCA (UK) is mandatory.
Experience: 3 to 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with dedicated hands-on accounting experience within a Public Limited Company (PLC) or listed corporate environment.
Technical Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of SLFRS/LKAS frameworks, Sri Lankan tax regulations, and PLC reporting mechanisms.
Systems Expertise: Hands-on proficiency in enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Key Competencies: Strong analytical capability, high numerical precision, excellent communication skills, and sound professional ethics.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Strategic visibility within a leading group finance division.
Long-term career advancement opportunities across group enterprise operations.