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
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Process third-party payments and manage the end-to-end reporting of client Direct Debit and Credit Card transactions via external providers.
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Prepare complex pay runs to ensure the accurate transfer of funds to designated recipients.
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Generate and distribute weekly and monthly financial reports, client invoices, and detailed account statements.
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Execute client refunds and perform precise system balance adjustments.
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Reconcile all corporate bank accounts daily using Xero accounting software.
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Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the timely submission of receipts and reconcile credit card statements.
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Manage the purchase ledger by uploading invoices to Xero with accurate general ledger coding.
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Maintain the sales ledger by monitoring overdue payments and preparing bank upload files for payment processing.
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Ensure inventory accuracy by monitoring stock levels within the dedicated tracking systems.
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Collaborate with the COO to prepare monthly management accounts and maintain high-quality data integrity.
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Participate in special operational projects, such as costing exercises and workflow efficiency enhancements.
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Provide ad-hoc support to the broader operations team during peak business periods.
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Must possess an exceptional eye for detail and a strong natural aptitude for working with numbers.
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Proficient in using Microsoft Excel or demonstrating a high capacity to learn advanced spreadsheet functions quickly.
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Proactive self-starter with a willingness to assist in tasks beyond the core job description to support business scaling.
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High motivation for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization.
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Previous experience with cloud accounting software, specifically Xero, is a significant advantage.
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Ability to communicate effectively with UK-based stakeholders and local team members.
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Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and technical skill set.
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Significant opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s expansion.
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Exposure to UK financial standards and modern cloud-based accounting workflows.
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Dynamic and collaborative work culture focused on continuous learning.
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Professional mentorship directly from the Chief Operating Officer.
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Company: Manpower Lanka Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.
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Address: #12A, Ridgeway Place, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.
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Role Category: Financial Operations / Accounting Support.
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Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (Immediate Vacancy).