Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Nawaloka Hospitals PLC
Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Healthcare & Nursing, Private Jobs
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Colombo
Employment Type: Full-time

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting, accounting operations, statutory and tax compliance, audit activities and management reporting.

Position Details

Position: Assistant Accountant
Industry: Healthcare / Accounting & Finance
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in an audit firm

Company Overview

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a healthcare organization in Sri Lanka. The Assistant Accountant will support day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit requirements and financial documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified in CA / CIMA / ACCA or an AAT Finalist.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Financial reporting
  • Taxation
  • Audit practices
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Handle general ledger entries, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
• Support audit and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice verification and payment reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules and supporting documents for management review and decision-making.

Required Skills

• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Knowledge of taxation and audit practices.
• General ledger and reconciliation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and reporting standards.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are not specified in the vacancy advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees.

Email: recruitment@nawaloka.com

Please mention the position applied for in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Notes

• Part qualification in CA / CIMA / ACCA or AAT Finalist status is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an audit firm is required.
• Candidates should have knowledge of financial reporting, taxation and audit practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems is required.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.