About the Job
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) is currently seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced professional to fill the vacancy of Assistant Manager – Finance. Established as the premier professional accounting body in the country, AAT Sri Lanka plays an indispensable role in the domestic educational and corporate landscape. The institution is fully dedicated to producing competent, ethical, and highly skilled accounting technicians who serve thousands of businesses across the island. By providing affordable, high-quality professional education, AAT Sri Lanka creates a vital pathway for thousands of students and members nationwide to build successful careers in finance and accounting.
Stepping into the role of Assistant Manager – Finance at AAT Sri Lanka means joining an prestigious institution that values continuous learning, professional excellence, and structural growth. This is not merely a routine accounting desk job; it is a critical leadership and operational position within the core management team of the organization. As the Assistant Manager, you will be entrusted with supervising complex financial operations, driving the corporate budgeting process, ensuring absolute compliance with regulatory bodies, and safeguarding the financial health of the institution.
The financial sector in Sri Lanka demands a high level of agility and precision, given the evolving macroeconomic landscape, changing tax regulations, and shifting reporting standards. In this position, you will operate at the intersection of strategic financial planning and meticulous day-to-day accounting execution. You will play a major part in driving internal efficiencies, optimizing cash flow management, and mentoring junior finance executives. If you are a visionary finance professional looking to elevate your career, establish your leadership footprint, and contribute to an institution that builds the nation's accounting capacity, this vacancy presents an exceptional and promising career path.
Job Details
As the Assistant Manager – Finance, your day-to-day duties will encompass a comprehensive array of financial planning, execution, monitoring, and compliance tasks. The organizational expectations are high, requiring an analytical mind and a systematic approach to workload management.
Your core operational and strategic responsibilities will include:
1. Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:
* Actively assist the senior management team in drafting, assembling, and refining the comprehensive annual corporate budget.
* Establish robust mechanisms for ongoing budget monitoring, tracking department-wise expenditures against approved allocations to prevent variances.
* Generate monthly and quarterly variance analyses to provide actionable insights into cost-saving measures and structural optimizations.
2. Management Accounting and Period Closures:
* Spearhead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring that all revenue streams and operational costs are properly recognized.
* Take full ownership of the month-end and year-end financial closing processes, systematically reconciling ledger accounts, adjusting entries, and verifying balances.
* Interpret financial data into practical summaries to assist corporate heads in data-driven decision-making.
3. Statutory Compliance and Taxation:
* Ensure absolute adherence to the tax framework of Sri Lanka by overseeing the timely computation, filing, and payment of all relevant statutory taxes (including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, SSCL, and Withholding Taxes) to the Department of Inland Revenue (IRD).
* Monitor regulatory timelines meticulously to avoid any compliance penalties, late fees, or legal risks.
* Manage institutional contributions regarding employee welfare funds, ensuring smooth processing of EPF and ETF obligations.
4. Treasury, Cash Flow, and Ledger Management:
* Directly manage the organizational accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions, creating structures that maintain optimal working capital.
* Perform continuous cash flow forecasting to guarantee that the institution has adequate liquidity to meet its immediate operational obligations while maximizing yields on surplus funds.
* Maintain an unblemished general ledger system backed by strong internal controls.
5. Audit Coordination and Financial Reporting:
* Prepare comprehensive, audit-ready annual financial statements strictly conforming to the relevant Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (SLFRS/LKAS).
* Act as the primary focal point and coordinator for both internal and external audit teams, supplying necessary documentation, resolving queries, and implementing post-audit recommendations.
* Draft high-quality financial analyses, statements, and statistical reports to be officially incorporated into the institution’s published Annual Report.
6. Operational Leadership and Advisory:
* Provide daily administrative and technical guidance to the executive accounting staff, fostering a collaborative, accurate, and high-performance work culture.
* Assist in reviewing, updating, and deploying corporate finance policies to mitigate operational risk and optimize internal resource allocation.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be considered eligible for this competitive management role at AAT Sri Lanka, candidates must possess a blend of formal academic achievements, professional accounting credentials, and proven leadership experience within a modern corporate setting.
Academic and Professional Prerequisites:
* Higher Education: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a closely related business discipline from a recognized local or international university.
* Professional Qualifications: Must be fully qualified in AAT Sri Lanka, OR hold a completed or part-qualified status in premier accounting bodies such as CA Sri Lanka, CIMA (UK), ACCA (UK), or an equivalent internationally recognized professional body. Having an active corporate membership status at AAT Sri Lanka will be considered a highly distinct advantage during the screening phase.
Work Experience and Track Record:
* Minimum Tenure: A minimum of 4 to 6 years of solid, progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial management, or auditing is mandatory.
* Leadership Experience: Within your overall career history, you must demonstrate at least 2 to 3 years of experience operating in a team lead, supervisor, or senior executive role, proving your capability to manage subordinates and drive collective targets.
Technical Competencies and Hard Skills:
* Accounting Knowledge: An advanced, comprehensive understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting principles, corporate taxation laws in Sri Lanka, and internal auditing mechanisms.
* Systems and Software: High proficiency in using standard Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) frameworks and localized accounting software packages. Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel (for financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data parsing), is strictly necessary.
Soft Skills and Attributes:
* Analytical Thinking: A strong ability to evaluate complex datasets, spot financial trends, isolate operational bottlenecks, and formulate logical solutions.
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside professional report-writing capabilities.
* Autonomy and Stress Management: Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision, manage multiple competing corporate priorities, and remain calm under pressure to satisfy tight institutional deadlines.
* Age Demographic: The preferred age criteria for candidates applying for this management position is between 27 and 35 years.
Job Benefits
AAT Sri Lanka stands out as an employer of choice that treats its human capital with immense respect, offering a workspace designed around long-term career growth, fair rewards, and personal well-being.
* Competitive Remuneration Package: The selected professional will receive an attractive monthly salary package aligned with prevailing market standards for finance managers in Colombo. The salary will be determined based on your specific qualifications, technical prowess, and historical experience.
* Career Advancement and Prestige: Working within a leading educational regulatory body enhances your professional resume significantly. This role exposes you to high-level corporate boards, auditors, and educational visionaries, opening doors for massive upward mobility.
* Structured Work Environment: Enjoy operating within an orderly, process-driven professional culture that values work-life balance, ethical practices, and clear, transparent KPIs.
* Skills Development: Regular exposure to shifting national financial guidelines and accounting workshops, allowing you to keep your technical skills sharp and relevant.
* Convenient Location: Based in Narahenpita, Colombo 05, the office is centrally positioned with easy access to public transport networks, medical centers, and urban conveniences.
Other Details
Before compiling and submitting your application for this vacancy, please take careful note of the following critical administrative guidelines:
* Job Location: No. 540, Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Nahimi Mw, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.
* Mode of Application: Applications must be sent exclusively via email. Physical drop-offs or social media applications will not be accommodated.
* Email Address for Applications: Submit your detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly to careers@aatsl.lk.
* Alternative Contact Info: For general institutional inquiries, you can reach out via hr@aatsl.lk or dial their official administrative helpline at 011 2 559 669.
* Official Website: To understand the organizational structure better, you can explore www.aatsl.lk.
* Subject Line Requirement: It is mandatory to explicitly mention the exact title of the post—"Assistant Manager – Finance"—in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in your resume being automatically sorted out by the HR filtering software.
* Closing Date: Ensure your application is sent well before the standard closing timelines. Early applications are highly encouraged as the human resources department reserves the right to close the shortlisting process once a sufficient pool of premium candidates is found.
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