Senior Accounts Officer

Job Overview

Seylan Bank PLC is seeking a capable, motivated, and analytical finance professional to fill the role of Senior Accounts Officer – Finance. Operating under the theme “Ready to grow from learning to leading?”, this position is tailored for individuals ready to handle core financial statements, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and drive system advancements. The selected candidate will play a critical role in managing financial reporting accuracy, performing SLFRS impact assessments, and supporting management decision-making.

Position Details

• Position: Senior Accounts Officer – Finance

• Organization: Seylan Bank PLC

• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Banking & Insurance, Private Jobs

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

the ideal candidate must possess:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in banking, with at least 3 years explicitly in Financial Reporting.

• Successful completion of the CA Sri Lanka Corporate Level examination.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting will be considered an added advantage.

• Excellent command of both oral and written English.

Key Responsibilities

the selected officer will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements, Interim Financial Statements, and the bank’s Annual Report.

• Reviewing Monthly Management Accounts and other crucial regulatory reports required by external bodies (e.g., Central Bank of Sri Lanka – CBSL, etc.).

• Preparing and reviewing SLFRS (Sri Lanka Financial Reporting Standards) impact assessments, including ECL (Expected Credit Loss) computations for Loans and Advances covering collective and individual impairment, as well as other asset classes.

• Preparing and reviewing Monthly Business Profitability reports for submission to senior management.

• Contributing actively to finance-related system developments and ensuring timely updates to policies associated with financial reporting.

• Preparing and reviewing MIS reports as required by various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Business Units, IRD, CBSL, alongside Internal and External Auditors).

• Performing any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the management team.

Required Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong coordinating and leadership skills.

• Highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to multitask.

• Capability to complete dense accounting assignments efficiently within stipulated timeframes.

Important Notes

• Applications must be submitted via email within 7 days of the publication of the advertisement.

• A recently taken photograph must be included and attached along with the updated CV.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Seylan Bank HR division.

How to Apply

Qualified finance professionals who meet the benchmarks are invited to email their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a recent photograph directly to the bank’s talent acquisition division.

• Email Address: careers@seylan.lk