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About the job

We're Hiring: Accountant | Nexentra Private Limited

People Processes Performance

Nexentra Private Limited is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage our overall accounting function while overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) services we deliver to client companies through our Shared Services Finance team. This is a hands-on role combining ownership of Nexentra's own books with supervisory responsibility for a client-facing AP operation.

What You'll Do

Nexentra Accounting

• Manage the full accounting cycle for Nexentra Private Limited, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for management review
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and supported
• Handle statutory compliance requirements, including VAT, SSCL, EPF/ETF, APIT, and other applicable tax filings
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as required
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure audit readiness
• Maintain accurate fixed asset, payroll, and intercompany records

AP Function Oversight (Client Services)

• Oversee the Accounts Payable services delivered to Nexentra's client companies, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all client accounts
• Review and approve supplier cost verifications, invoice matching, and cost confirmation processes carried out by the AP team
• Monitor AP team performance against agreed turnaround times and service standards, escalating gaps or bottlenecks as needed
• Ensure AP processes are correctly documented and consistently followed across all client engagements
• Act as the point of escalation for complex AP queries, discrepancies, or client-specific issues
• Identify opportunities to improve AP workflows, controls, and reporting across the shared services function
• Support onboarding of new client accounts into the AP function, including process setup and team training

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; part or full qualification in a recognized accounting body (CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including exposure to shared services, outsourcing, or multi-entity accounting
• Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of an AP or finance team is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Sri Lankan tax and statutory compliance requirements
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar) and strong Microsoft Excel skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple sets of accounts/clients simultaneously without compromising accuracy
• Sound understanding of internal controls and process discipline in a shared services environment
• Strong leadership and review skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines under a structured, KPI-driven environment
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment

Why Join Nexentra?

Nexentra Private Limited is a Sri Lanka-based HR outsourcing and shared services company delivering integrated People, Processes & Performance solutions across HR Operations, Recruitment, Finance & Accounting Support, Payroll & Compliance, and more. This role offers the opportunity to combine full ownership of a company's accounting function with team leadership across a growing multi-client shared services operation.