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WE ARE HIRING: Accounts Controller

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Industry: Apparel Manufacturing

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Controller to oversee financial reporting, balance sheet management, compliance, audit coordination, budgeting, and financial analysis functions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and effective financial decision-making while supporting the organization's operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, LKAS, and internal financial policies.
  • Review general ledger balances, trial balances, and journal entries.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.

Balance Sheet Management

  • Review and validate all balance sheet accounts.
  • Ensure timely preparation and review of reconciliations.
  • Monitor key financial areas including: Inventory Receivables and Payables Accruals and Provisions
  • Identify and address reconciliation variances and financial risks.

Fixed & Intangible Asset Accounting

  • Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset registers.
  • Review capitalization and expense classifications.
  • Ensure accurate depreciation and amortization calculations.
  • Conduct asset impairment assessments in accordance with accounting standards.

Audit & Compliance

  • Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and company policies.
  • Respond to audit queries and support audit completion processes.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Support tax computations and statutory filing requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements in Sri Lanka.
  • Coordinate with external consultants and authorities when required.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights.
  • Support management with cost control and financial performance analysis.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and business decision-making processes.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes.
  • Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancement initiatives.
  • Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting efficiency.
  • Promote continuous improvement across finance operations.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Merchandising, and other departments.
  • Support management with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification in CA Sri Lanka is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and balance sheet management.
  • Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, and governance practices.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.

Ready to take your career to new heights?

We're InTalent Asia, your go-to recruitment partner in Sri Lanka, and we've got an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a skilled individual to fill the role of Accounts Controller.

Apply now and see how you can be the perfect fit for this exclusive position!

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