Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer – Coconut Cultivation Board

The Coconut Cultivation Board, under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Accounts Officer.

Job Details

Position: Accounts Officer
Workplace: Islandwide, according to service requirements
Salary Category: JM 1-2
Salary Scale: Rs. 74,010 – (1,360 × 10) – (2,040 × 18) – Rs. 124,330/-

The salary payment method is as per Management Service Department Circular No. 01/2025, with the relevant initial salary payments stated as Rs. 66,781/- from 01.01.2026 and Rs. 74,010/- from 01.01.2027.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates

Applicants should possess:

• A Degree with Accounting as a subject recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); or
• Passed the Intermediate Examination of a recognized Chartered Professional Accountancy body; or
• Passed the Higher National Diploma in Accounting.
• One (01) year of work experience in accounting in a Government Department, Government Corporation, or a Government-recognized institution.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• The maximum age limit does not apply to internal applicants.

Other Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Possess excellent physical and mental fitness required to perform the duties assigned to the post and serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Be of excellent character.

Recruitment Method

Recruitment will be based on the results of a written competitive examination and/or a structured interview conducted by a panel appointed by the appointing authority.

How to Apply

Applicants who have fulfilled the relevant qualifications as at 07.09.2026 should submit their applications using the prescribed application format.

Applications should include certified copies of certificates proving:

• Educational qualifications
• Professional qualifications
• Relevant work experience

Applicants already serving in Government Departments, Corporations, Boards, or other relevant institutions should forward their applications through the Heads of their respective institutions.

The post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the top-left corner of the envelope containing the application.

If applying for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post.

Applications should be sent by registered post or delivered by hand to reach on or before 07.09.2026.

Application Address

Chairman
Coconut Cultivation Board
9/428, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Battaramulla.

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 07 September 2026
• Late applications will be rejected.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process will result in disqualification.
• Personal inquiries regarding recruitment matters will be treated as a disqualification.

Employer: Coconut Cultivation Board
Ministry: Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Location: Islandwide, Sri Lanka
Job Category: Accounting / Finance / Government Jobs

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