Deputy General Manager (Finance) – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Deputy General Manager (Finance) – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Job Overview

The Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Deputy General Manager (Finance). This senior management opportunity is ideal for finance, accounting, and auditing professionals seeking to build a career in the public transport sector within the Western Province of Sri Lanka.

The selected candidate will oversee financial management, budgeting, accounting operations, auditing processes, and strategic financial planning activities of the Authority.

Position Details

Job Title: Deputy General Manager (Finance)
Organization: Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority
Employment Type: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Salary Scale: HM 1-1 Rs. 140,640 – 15 x 4,100 – 202,140/-
Age Limit: 35 – 55 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 efficient, safe, and sustainable public transportation systems.

Qualifications & Experience

External Applicants

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accountancy, or Commerce recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

AND

• A Postgraduate (Master’s) Degree in Accountancy, Auditing, or a related field

AND

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the management level in Accountancy or Auditing within Government institutions or reputed private sector organizations

OR

• Full professional qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing from:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – UK
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

AND

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of management-level experience in Government or reputed private sector institutions

Internal Applicants

Applicants should possess:

• Minimum five (05) years of satisfactory service experience in a Grade One Management Service Category post in a relevant field

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and accounting operations of the Authority
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements
• Supervise accounting and finance staff
• Manage internal control systems and risk management processes
• Coordinate auditing activities and financial reviews
• Support strategic financial planning and resource allocation
• Ensure effective utilization of institutional funds and resources

Required Skills

• Strong financial management and accounting expertise
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Knowledge of auditing standards and financial regulations
• Budgeting and financial analysis capabilities
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Strategic planning and decision-making abilities
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: HM 1-1 Rs. 140,640 – 202,140/-
• Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 17,800/-
• Approved institutional benefits as per relevant circulars
• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) benefits
• Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) benefits
• Opportunity to work in a senior leadership role within the public transport sector

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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