Assistant General Manager (Finance) – Development Lotteries Board

Job Listing Details 

• Job Title: Assistant General Manager (Finance) – Development Lotteries Board

• Location: Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

• Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

• Job Category: Finance / Accounting / Senior Management / Government

• Company Name: Development Lotteries Board (Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development)

• Website: https://www.dlb.lk/

• Closing Date: February 20, 2026

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Job Description

Serve Your Country with the Development Lotteries Board! Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka for the post of Assistant General Manager (Finance).

The Development Lotteries Board (DLB), established under Act No. 20 of 1997 under the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, is a key institution contributing to the nation’s economy. We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to join our senior management team as the Assistant General Manager (Finance) – Grade II.

This is a prestigious opportunity for a finance professional to lead the financial operations of a major government board, offering a highly competitive salary scale and state-sector benefits.

About the Role: Assistant General Manager (Finance)

As the Assistant General Manager (Finance), you will operate under the Salary Code MM 1-1, playing a critical role in the financial management and strategic planning of the Board.

Remuneration Package:

• Basic Salary (2026): Rs. 81,710/- per month.

• Salary Scale (Effective 01.01.2027): Rs. 91,690 – 10 x 2,480 – 15 x 3,450 – 168,240/-.

• Total Monthly Earning Potential: There is a possibility of earning about Rs. 180,000/- per month (subject to variation from month to month).

Qualifications & Experience

We are recruiting external applicants based on one of the following two criteria:

Option 01: Academic Qualification + Experience

• Education: A Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Commerce, or Management (or a similar subject field) recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

• Experience: At least five (05) years of service experience in a management level post in Government, a Government Corporation, Board, Statutory Institution, or a reputed private sector institution after obtaining the degree.

Option 02: Professional Qualification + Experience

• Qualification: Full Membership of a recognized Chartered Professional Institute in Accountancy or Management Accountancy (e.g., ICASL, ACCA, CIMA).

• Experience: At least five (05) years of service experience in a management level post relevant to the subject field after obtaining the qualification.

(Note: Internal applicants currently in the JM 1-1 Service Category with 5 years of service are also eligible to apply as per the advertisement details.)

General Requirements

• Age Limit: Candidates should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years of age (Age limit will not apply to internal applicants).

• Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.

• Character: Should bear an excellent moral character.

• Fitness: Should be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties entrusted to the post and to serve in any part of the island.

Benefits

• Provident Fund: Entitlement to EPF (15% contribution by the Board) and ETF (3% contribution by the Board).

• Allowances: Other allowances approved by the Ministry of Finance, including Incentives, Attendance Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Cost of Living Allowance.

• Medical: Medical aid facilities when receiving outdoor and indoor treatment.

How to Apply

1. Download Application: Applicants should download the application form from the website: https://governmentjob.lk/development-lotteries-board-vacancies-2026/

2. Complete & Attach: Complete the application and attach certified copies of all educational certificates, professional qualification certificates, and service experience certificates.

3. Submission:

   • By Post: Send by Registered Post to the address below.

   • By Hand: Alternatively, deposit the application in the box kept at the Human Resources and Administration Division of the Development Lotteries Board.

4. Envelope Marking: The post applied for (“Assistant General Manager (Finance)”) should be clearly mentioned on the top left-hand corner of the envelope containing the application.

5. Closing Date: Applications must be received on or before 20.02.2026.

Contact Information: Chairman / Chief Executive Officer Development Lotteries Board No. 356, Dr. Colvin R. de Silva Mawatha, Union Place, Colombo 02.

Note: Applicants serving in Ministries / Departments / other government institutions should direct their applications through the Heads of their institutions.