Junior Finance Executive

Position - Junior Finance Executive – S&B Private

S&B Private is the Colombo office of an Australian chartered accounting practice.

We are seeking an English speaking, detail orientated individual to join our team as a junior finance executive servicing our Australian clientele.

Why S&B Private

• We are a close knit, culturally diverse team of high achievers based in Colombo and Melbourne.
• We are all in on developing your bookkeeping skills and accounting knowledge. You will attend weekly training sessions on technical topics and gain exposure to complex transactions and business structures. These sessions will be Australian tax focused as the majority of clients you will be working with have operations predominantly based in Australia.
• You will work alongside highly regarded partners who will get to know you personally and remain fully invested in your career development from day one.
• We offer above market remuneration and annual performance-based salary reviews.
• You will be employed by a local Sri Lankan company.

Tax compliance

• Preparation of business activity statements and other tax compliance obligations of our clients.
• Preparation and referencing of workpapers including bank reconciliation, fixed asset register, intercompany loan accounts, payroll, FX calculations etc.
• Proactively manage bookkeeping lodgement list and coordinate with internal teams and client teams to ensure that compliance filing deadlines are identified and met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the ATO and client in relation to tax payments, lodgements, payment plans and interest remissions.

Bookkeeping

• Maintain bank reconciliations.
• Process sales invoices and manage debtor function and follow up.
• Manage end to end AP process including processing bills, reconcile supplier statements against our client records and prepare AP reports.
• Payroll preparation and processing.
• Manage accounts email and correspondence with stakeholders.
• Prepare and lodge client compliance obligations including BAS statements, Superannuation, Payroll Tax etc.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including analytical review within the required time frames.
• Calculate and post intercompany transactions such as interest charges and service fee invoices.
• Lead month end close process including AR/AP cut off, bank / loan reconciliations and posting of month-end journals.

Experience and qualifications

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or accounting.
• Studying towards CA / CIMA / ACCA / CPA (not compulsory).
• Up to 3 years of work experience gained in a professional services firm or BPO.
• Prior experience working with Australian clients will be highly regarded.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with English speaking internal and external stakeholders.

This is not a remote position. The applicant must be available to attend our offices in Colombo full-time.

An exciting opportunity for career growth along with an attractive remuneration package on offer for the right candidate.

To express an interest in this position, kindly send your CV along with a cover letter to hr@sbprivate.com.au

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