Finance Manager & Accounts Assistants

About the role

Academics Group Ventures (AGV), a diversified education, innovation and human capital development group based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is hiring a Finance Manager and Accounts Assistants. The group owns brands such as Miami Ad School, Ivy Future Leader Academy, Mozhi.com, EMBRAX Education, BEEBOOBAA and BEES CAFÉ, and its ecosystem is centred at The Human Capital Hub, Colombo.

Key responsibilities

• Finance Manager: lead and oversee the Finance Department and ensure efficient financial operations across the Group
• Manage cash flow, budgets, receivables, payables and expenditure
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statutory compliance
• Strengthen internal financial controls, policies and procedures
• Liaise with external auditors, financial institutions and regulatory authorities
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management
• Accounts Assistants: support daily accounting and keep accurate financial records
• Prepare invoices, payment vouchers and supporting documentation
• Handle petty cash, expense records and financial filing
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers and other stakeholders

Required profile

• Finance Manager: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; 5-7 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• CA, CIMA, ACCA or CMA qualification is an advantage; part-qualified candidates with substantial relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Accounts Assistant: completed or currently pursuing AAT or a diploma in Accounting or Finance; 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience

Required skills

• Finance Manager: financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, management accounting, Sri Lankan taxation and statutory compliance (VAT, SSCL, WHT, APIT, EPF, ETF)
• Finance Manager: accounting software, ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Assistant: bookkeeping, accounting software (preferably QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Purpose-driven organisation contributing to education and human capital development in Sri Lanka and the region
• International exposure through a growing portfolio of global education brands
• Professional growth and a collaborative workplace at The Human Capital Hub, Colombo
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience

To apply, send your CV to the company's HR and Finance contact, citing the Finance Manager or Accounts Assistant application in the subject line.