Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – Nawaloka Hospitals PLC

Job Overview

Nawata Group is seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Accountant to join its growing team. The role involves supporting financial reporting, general ledger activities, reconciliations, statutory compliance, taxation, audit and accounting operations.

Position Details

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Nawata Group
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 3 years in an audit firm
Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Nawata Group (Pvt) Ltd is a diversified Sri Lankan business conglomerate with interests spanning sectors including healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, lifestyle and security. The group operates through a portfolio of businesses and subsidiaries across Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified in CA, CIMA or ACCA, or an AAT Finalist.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation and audit practices.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Good understanding of statutory and tax requirements.
• Ability to support financial reporting and audit activities.

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.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting-related activities.
• Review and reconcile financial information as required.
• Support the preparation of schedules and reports for management and audit purposes.
• Perform other accounting duties assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting principles.
• Strong understanding of taxation and audit practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to work with accounting and ERP systems.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and responsible approach to work.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits will be provided according to the company’s employment policies and based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their updated CV along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees within 7 days of the advertisement.

Email: jobs@nawatagroup.com
Email: sehr@nawatagroup.com

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

Important Notes

• This vacancy is for an Assistant Accountant position within the Nawata Group.
• Candidates should be part-qualified in CA, CIMA or ACCA, or be an AAT Finalist.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an audit firm is required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation and audit practices is expected.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems is required.
• Candidates should submit the names and contact details of two non-related referees.
• Applications should be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The position is associated with Colombo District, Sri Lanka.