Accounting Executive (Sri Lanka) - 6 Month Contract

About the role

Osome is an international fintech startup that helps businesses automate admin, accounting and bookkeeping. It is hiring an Accounting Executive for Sri Lanka on a 6-month contract. The role works on real client accounts at real volume, processing hundreds of transactions per day, with no direct client contact and close collaboration with team leads, accountants and the Client Success team.

Key responsibilities

• Reconcile bank transactions for assigned client companies by matching them to supporting documents and posting them to the general ledger.
• Review and categorise purchase and sales invoices so accounts payable and receivable stay accurate.
• Work through a task-based queue at a steady pace, meeting daily and monthly productivity targets, and clear backlog cases by financial year end.
• Spot missing or unclear documents and raise specific queries for the Client Success team.
• Check your own work before handing it over so cases reach review clean.
• Join daily check-ins with the team lead to flag blockers, resolve discrepancies and suggest process improvements.

Required profile

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field, preferably accounting or bookkeeping.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; relevant experience and certifications such as Certified Bookkeeper are considered.
• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience with a strong grasp of bookkeeping principles and accounting standards, including accurate journal entries.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliation.
• Attention to detail at volume and comfort working with targets and daily metrics.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping software; experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks is a plus.

What we offer

• Multi-cultural environment and learning opportunities with mentorship.
• An agile working model focused on goals and performance, with remote working arrangements.
• Monthly USD 92 health allowance and a company-provided laptop.