Accounts Officer – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Accounts Officer – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Job Overview

The Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Accounts Officer. This is an excellent public sector employment opportunity for accounting and finance professionals seeking to build a career within the transport administration sector in Sri Lanka.

The selected candidate will assist in financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, auditing coordination, and maintaining financial records of the Authority.

Position Details

Job Title: Accounts Officer
Organization: Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority
Employment Type: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Salary Scale: JM 1-1 Rs. 72,650 – 10 x 1,360 – 18 x 2,040 – 122,970/-
Age Limit: 22 – 45 Years
Recruitment Method: Structured Interview
Application Closing Date: 15 June 2026

Company Overview

Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority operates under the Ministry of Provincial Roads, Transport, Co-operative Development and Trade, Housing and Construction, Estate Infrastructure, Industries and Rural Development – Western Province.

The Authority is responsible for regulating and improving passenger transport services within the Western Province while supporting sustainable and efficient public transportation systems.

Qualifications & Experience

External Applicants

Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in:
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Accountancy
  • Commerce
  • Management

OR

• Intermediate qualification from:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)

AND

• Minimum one (01) year of experience in accounting or auditing within a Government Department, Government Corporation, Board, or reputed commercial establishment

Internal Applicants

Applicants should possess:

• Minimum five (05) years of satisfactory service experience in a Grade One post under the Management Assistant Service Category in accounting, auditing, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and financial documentation
• Assist in preparation of budgets and financial reports
• Support auditing and compliance activities
• Handle payment processing and financial transactions
• Monitor expenditures and financial operations
• Assist in maintaining accounting systems and ledgers
• Ensure compliance with institutional financial regulations
• Prepare financial summaries and management reports

Required Skills

• Strong accounting and numerical skills
• Knowledge of financial reporting and auditing procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiarity with accounting software and office applications
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and report writing skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: JM 1-1 Rs. 72,650 – 122,970/-
• Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 17,800/-
• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) benefits
• Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) benefits
• Approved institutional benefits as per circulars
• Opportunity to work in a recognized government transport authority

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the qualifications should attach self-certified photocopies of educational and professional certificates together with the Grama Niladhari Certificate of Residence to a self-prepared application.

Applications should be sent by registered post to reach the following address on or before 15 June 2026:

Chairman
Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority
No. 89, “Rannagapaya”,
Kaduwela Road,
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

Applicants should clearly mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Applicants employed in the public service should apply through their respective Sectional Heads.

Important Notes

• Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka
• Applicants should prove at least three (03) years of permanent residency within the Western Province
• Applicants should be physically and mentally fit
• Applicants should possess excellent character
• External applicants selected will be subject to a three-year probation period and the appointed age will be subject to one year’s acting period
• Employees will contribute 8% to EPF while the institution contributes 12%
• Employees will contribute 3% to ETF
• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted
• Applications will not be acknowledged
• Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification

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