Assistant Manager - Financial Accounting

What you need to do

• Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support both internal and external reporting. Be an integral part of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function
• Act as a liaison officer for internal/external audits and action upon the recommendations/next steps arising from them.
• Timely review and submission of tax payments and returns as per IRD regulations
• Analysis of expense/income streams as allocated and perform forecasts on a relevant basis
• Review and identify anomalies and find reasons for them. Present findings at different internal forums along with actionable insights
• Overlook key tasks assigned to team members on outlet level finance related matters.
• Effective involvement in projects assigned on process improvements, cost saving initiatives etc.
• Lead, motivate and nurture a high performing team
• Other ad-hoc reporting as required by the business

What you need

• Should possess a Professional Qualification in Accounting and a Degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum 03 years' experience in a financial reporting role within a finance division.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards [SLFRSS/LKASS] and principles.
• Knowledge of statutory, legal, finance, and tax regulations. 
• Solid knowledge and understanding of finance functions. 
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to analyse problems and strategise for better solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team management and interpersonal skills to manage multiple internal & amp; external stakeholders
• Ability to multitask, priorities, and manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an ERP enabled environment (Preferably SAP).
• Fluent in Sinhala and English