Assistant Accountant

About the role

The client is a luxury wellness organization in Sri Lanka seeking a detail‑oriented finance professional to support its accounting and financial operations. The Assistant Accountant will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions and ensure timely completion of finance‑related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year‑end closing processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ledgers, invoices and other financial records.
• Review POS transaction records and reconcile revenue.
• Perform bank, cash, POS and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor daily sales, revenue collections and payment transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing supplier invoices and expense claims.
• Assist with payroll‑related accounting and employee expense processing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of invoices, receipts and payment vouchers.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve finance‑related queries.
• Contribute to improving financial processes, controls and reporting accuracy.

Required profile

• A diploma or qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Partly or fully qualified in CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Hands‑on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional approach with confidentiality in handling financial and employee information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Experience with POS (Point of Sale) systems and transaction reconciliation.