Accounts & Finance Support Assistant (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Manpower Sri Lanka

Accounts & Finance Support Assistant (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

A prestigious UK-based firm is seeking a meticulous and numerically driven Financial Operations Assistant to join their Colombo-based team. This role is a critical support function for the Chief Operating Officer (COO), focusing on the seamless execution of international financial transactions, ledger management, and management accounting support.

Details

  • Process third-party payments and manage the end-to-end reporting of client Direct Debit and Credit Card transactions via external providers.

  • Prepare complex pay runs to ensure the accurate transfer of funds to designated recipients.

  • Generate and distribute weekly and monthly financial reports, client invoices, and detailed account statements.

  • Execute client refunds and perform precise system balance adjustments.

  • Reconcile all corporate bank accounts daily using Xero accounting software.

  • Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the timely submission of receipts and reconcile credit card statements.

  • Manage the purchase ledger by uploading invoices to Xero with accurate general ledger coding.

  • Maintain the sales ledger by monitoring overdue payments and preparing bank upload files for payment processing.

  • Ensure inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels within the dedicated tracking systems.

  • Collaborate with the COO to prepare monthly management accounts and maintain high-quality data integrity.

  • Participate in special operational projects, such as costing exercises and workflow efficiency enhancements.

  • Provide ad-hoc support to the broader operations team during peak business periods.

  • Must possess an exceptional eye for detail and a strong natural aptitude for working with numbers.

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Excel or demonstrating a high capacity to learn advanced spreadsheet functions quickly.

  • Proactive self-starter with a willingness to assist in tasks beyond the core job description to support business scaling.

  • High motivation for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization.

  • Previous experience with cloud accounting software, specifically Xero, is a significant advantage.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with UK-based stakeholders and local team members.

  • Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and technical skill set.

  • Significant opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s expansion.

  • Exposure to UK financial standards and modern cloud-based accounting workflows.

  • Dynamic and collaborative work culture focused on continuous learning.

  • Professional mentorship directly from the Chief Operating Officer.

  • Company: Manpower Lanka Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

  • Address: #12A, Ridgeway Place, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.

  • Role Category: Financial Operations / Accounting Support.

  • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (Immediate Vacancy).

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