WE ARE HIRING: Accounts Controller

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Apparel Manufacturing

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Controller to oversee financial reporting, balance sheet management, compliance, audit coordination, budgeting, and financial analysis functions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and effective financial decision-making while supporting the organization's operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, LKAS, and internal financial policies.
• Review general ledger balances, trial balances, and journal entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.

Balance Sheet Management

• Review and validate all balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure timely preparation and review of reconciliations.
• Monitor key financial areas including:
  • Inventory
  • Receivables and Payables
  • Accruals and Provisions
• Identify and address reconciliation variances and financial risks.

Fixed & Intangible Asset Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset and intangible asset registers.
• Review capitalization and expense classifications.
• Ensure accurate depreciation and amortization calculations.
• Conduct asset impairment assessments in accordance with accounting standards.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and company policies.
• Respond to audit queries and support audit completion processes.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Support tax computations and statutory filing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements in Sri Lanka.
• Coordinate with external consultants and authorities when required.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Support management with cost control and financial performance analysis.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business decision-making processes.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes.
• Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting efficiency.
• Promote continuous improvement across finance operations.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Merchandising, and other departments.
• Support management with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in CA Sri Lanka is required.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and balance sheet management.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.

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