ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT SWADESHI

Job Description

A public quoted FMCG company born in 1941 and still winning the trust and hearts of our consumers. We manufacture and market some of the best and trusted brands in the country with one of the largest distribution networks in Sri Lanka offering. skin care, baby care, personal care, laundry care and household care products. We are the market leader in the herbal personal care product category with the second largest soap manufacturing facility and one of the best research & development labs in the country. We have a passion for making superior quality skin care products and recently we have expanded our range to new generation skin care products such as Shower gels, Gel bars, Colognes, Creams and Lutions. We are passionate about bringing the best of nature’s care products to our consumers

SWADESHI

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Accountant will support the Accounting Department in various financial tasks, including maintaining records, preparing reports and assisting with financial analysis. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a fundamental. understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

Financial Data Entry and Recording

Accurately input financial transactions into the Accounting System

Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers, journals and bank reconciliations

Ensure accuracy and completeness in recording financial data

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions

Monitor and reconcile vendor invoices, payments and outstanding balances

Prepare and issue invoices to and collections

Assistance in Financial reporting

Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare financial reports and summaries as required.

Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the finance team in compiling data for budget preparation

Assist in analyzing budget versus actual performance and provide input for forecasts

Financial Analysis Support

Assist in conducting basic financial analysis and variance explanations

Prepare financial data for audits and assist in audit preparations

Compliance and Documentation

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and regulatory requirements

Maintain organized and updated financial files and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or CIMA/Chartered Qualified (Part Qualified candidates may apply)

Two years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel, familiarity with ERP systems is a plus

Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

related referees to Interested candidates invited to send their CVs including names and contact details of two careers@swadeshiindustries.lk mentioning the post applied for, in the subject line of the email on 18th March 2024.

A BELIEF IN OUR CULTURAL

VALUES & HERITAGE

POSITIVE

TEAM WORK

FAMILY VALUES

100% SRI LANKAN

PASSIONATE QUALITY CONSCIOUS

Kho

Khomba

BABY

BLACK EAGLE

P

Periwite Lak

Laundry soap

Bar Soap

Managing Director

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC.

No: 37, Colombo Head, Kandana,

Tel: 2236471, 2236244 2232078-9

SWADER) Fox: 2227180 4832415 Email: careers@swadeswrdustnes

Website www.awadeshiherbal.com.

150 9001:2015 Certified Company