Senior Executive / Assistant Accountant

About the role

Our client, a leading renewable energy company in Sri Lanka, is looking for a detail‑oriented Senior Executive / Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team in Rajagiriya. The role involves supporting daily accounting operations, preparing management reports and ensuring statutory compliance while gaining exposure to budgeting and cash‑flow management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice processing, payments and collections.
• Prepare bank and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Produce management accounts, schedules and financial reports for review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses and working capital requirements.
• Maintain records of project and operational costs.
• Participate in month‑end and year‑end closing, including journal entries, accruals and pre‑payments.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax and statutory documentation.
• Assist internal and external auditors with schedules and queries.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers and customers as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CA Sri Lanka qualification is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in renewable energy, power, construction or project‑based businesses is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of Sri Lankan taxation and statutory compliance.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems.