Senior Officer (Administration)

Senior Officer (Administration) – Browns Group of Companies

Job Overview

Browns Group is seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Senior Officer – Administration to support the Administration function across the Group. The role involves monitoring branch and operational locations, coordinating maintenance and administrative matters, ensuring compliance with company standards, and working closely with internal departments, contractors and external service providers.

This position is suitable for an administrative professional with strong coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills who is willing to travel regularly to branches and operational locations.

Position Details

Job Title: Senior Officer – Administration
Company: Browns Group / Brown & Company PLC
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Categories: HR & Administration, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Browns Group is one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified business groups, with operations across sectors including agriculture, automotive, manufacturing, power generation, marine, leisure, pharmaceuticals, investments and other strategic industries. The Group has a long-standing presence in Sri Lanka and manages a diverse portfolio of businesses.

The company’s business office is located in Colombo 03, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, Diploma or professional qualification in Business Administration, Management, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in administration, branch operations, facilities management, compliance, site monitoring or a related field.
• Strong observation, reporting, coordination and follow-up skills.
• Good knowledge of administrative procedures and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with employees at different levels and external service providers.
• Willingness to travel regularly to branches and operational locations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to branches, offices and other operational locations across the Group.
• Identify and follow up on maintenance, security, cleaning, safety and other administrative matters.
• Monitor compliance with Group policies, administrative procedures, statutory requirements and health and safety standards.
• Review and monitor the performance of outsourced service providers and contractors.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare reports on identified issues, corrective actions and outstanding matters.
• Coordinate with relevant departments, branches, contractors and service providers to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor the implementation and completion of corrective actions arising from branch and site inspections.
• Support the Administration function in maintaining consistent operational standards across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, compliance and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records relating to branch and site administration.

Required Skills

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent coordination and follow-up abilities.
• Strong observation and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of administrative procedures and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with employees, contractors and external service providers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within a leading diversified business group in Sri Lanka.
• Exposure to Group-wide administration and operational activities.
• Opportunity to coordinate with multiple departments, branches, contractors and service providers.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

How to Apply

If your profile matches the requirements, kindly forward your CV within 7 days of the advertisement.

Email: careers@brownsgroup.com

Human Resources Department
Brown & Company PLC
34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha,
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Important Notes

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A Degree, Diploma or professional qualification in Business Administration, Management, Facilities Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• Candidates should have strong observation, reporting, coordination and follow-up skills.
• Good knowledge of administrative procedures and compliance requirements is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel regularly to branches and operational locations.
• Applications should be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. The company’s business office is located at Colombo 03.