Assistant Accountant – Colombo 03

Job description

We are Hiring

Assistant Accountant

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Explore your next career move with one of our leading client companies in the market.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including invoices, receipts, and payment transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Process and manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements for management review
• Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets with precision
• Monitor and track company expenses, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies
• Organize and file financial documents and records for easy access and retrieval
• Liaise with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards

Requirements:
• Relevant Accounting qualification or degree in Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in Import and Trading, and at least 2 years of experience in an Audit firm
• Familiarity with Import costing/Stock Valuation would be an advantage
• Familiarity with using ERP systems / Accounting packages
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Fluency in English and Sinhala; fluency in Tamil is an advantage