Accounts Technician – Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Accounts Technician – Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Job Overview

Job Title: Accounts Technician
Company: Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Reference No: HRM 015/2026

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is seeking a qualified and motivated Accounts Technician to support its finance operations. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package based on qualifications, experience, and competencies.

Position Details

Position: Accounts Technician
Number of Vacancies: 1
Organization: Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian network in Sri Lanka, committed to supporting communities through humanitarian, volunteer-based, and development-focused interventions. The organization promotes equal opportunities and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Part qualification from a recognized professional accounting body or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the finance field.

Added Advantage

• Experience working with donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with audit firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial management activities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Monitor financial transactions and records.
• Liaise with banks and external organizations.
• Support financial reporting and compliance functions.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated professional accounting skills.
• Practical knowledge of monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Strong monitoring, analytical, interpretation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent liaison and negotiation skills with banks and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills in:
  • Sinhala
  • Tamil
  • English

General Requirements

• Sound understanding of humanitarian, community, and volunteer-based service interventions.
• Ability to quickly learn and follow SLRCS management guidelines and procedures.
• Self-motivated team player capable of working under challenging circumstances.
• Commitment to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications, experience, and competencies.

Employment Conditions

• Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract basis.
• The general administrative and operational affairs of SLRCS are conducted in English.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their application on or before 20 June 2026.

Email: jobs@redcross.lk

Reference Number: HRM 015/2026

Applicants are encouraged to clearly mention the reference number in their application.