Accountant – Finance Operations
S&B Private
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Colombo • Sri Lanka
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About the role
- Day to Day Finance Operations: Accounts payable - processing invoices, managing supplier payments, and reconciling creditor accounts
- Accounts receivable - raising invoices, following up collections, and reconciling debtor accounts
- Bank reconciliations - daily and monthly, across multiple accounts and entities
- Payroll processing and reconciliation in coordination with Australian payroll requirements including single touch payroll (STP) reporting
- Maintaining accurate and up to date general ledger records
- Month End & Reporting: Perform month end close procedures including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for Australian business owners and leadership teams
- Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, meaningful commentary on financial performance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring
- Process Improvement & Technology: Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and reporting workflows
- Contribute to automation and AI assisted projects that improve efficiency across the finance function
- Work with tools such as Xero, MYOB, NetSuite and modern cloud based finance platforms
- Compliance Support: Support BAS and IAS preparation
- Assist with payroll tax calculations, reconciliations, and state based lodgements across Australian jurisdictions
- Support superannuation compliance including SGC calculations and reconciliations
- Prepare supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and schedules as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Part qualified or currently studying toward CA Sri Lanka, CPA Australia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
- Minimum two years' experience in a broad accounting or finance operations role
- Exposure to Australian, UK, or international accounting standards is an advantage, though not essential as structured training is provided
- Comfortable working across the full finance function, from transactional processing through to management reporting
- An interest in technology, automation, and how AI is reshaping finance
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong excel skills
Benefits
- Study support for CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, CTA
- Weekly training covering Australian accounting, tax, and best practice finance operations
- Hands on involvement in finance automation and AI assisted process improvement projects
- Mentorship from senior accountants and directors personally invested in your growth
- Structured, performance based career progression with a clear pathway forward
- Above market remuneration reviewed regularly based on performance
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days from home
- Working hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm SLT, aligned to Australian business hours
- A professional, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team culture
- Medical insurance coverage for you and your immediate family
- Regular social events, celebrations, and activities that make coming to work something to look forward to
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationspayroll processinggeneral ledgermonth end close proceduresvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingcash flow monitoring
Soft Skills
attention to detailability to manage multiple deadlineswritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCA Sri LankaCPA AustraliaACCACIMA