Executive - Finance

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.

What You Need to Do

• Perform outlet-related finance operations, including verification of petty cash for assigned outlets, provision of cost lines, posting of recurring journal entries, discount coupon redemption, and verification of cashier incentives.
• Attend cash verification audits and asset verification processes and upload daily fund transfers for all outlets to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete monthly Nexus reconciliations from a Finance perspective by comparing Salesforce liability values with SAP GL balances. Identify discrepancies and follow up with the IT team for resolution.
• Ensure smooth operation of the EMS system by coordinating issue resolution and facilitating timely reimbursement of Head Office petty cash.
• Conduct weekly reviews of service GRN accounts and follow up with respective PO holders to clear pending verifications exceeding 30 days.
• Perform balance sheet analysis for assigned GLs as part of the monthly review conducted by the Senior Finance team.
• Prepare mid-month and month-end BEST estimates for allocated P&L GLs.
• Collect, verify, and maintain proper filing of outlet tax invoices in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

What You Need

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification. Full or part qualification in CIMA, CA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a finance-related role.
• Prior experience in external audit will be considered an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and related compliance requirements.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude towards new challenges, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 05/09/2026.