Job Description

Associate ‐ Data Evangelist

(Based at Thulhiriya)

MAS Fabric Park is Sri Lanka's first and only privately owned apparel intensive free trade zone. Its operations focus primarily on the development and value addition of fabrics. The Park spans across a sprawling 110 acres in Thulhiriya and Giriulla, playing a strategic role in the vertical integration of the MAS supply chain as well as leading critical sustainability targets.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to lead financial planning, budgeting, and auditing processes by delivering data-driven insights, ensuring robust financial forecasts, and driving cost and profit optimization. Spearhead the creation of impactful dashboards and visualizations to enhance decision-making and provide transparency in revenue management and team performance. Dedicated to improving business processes, streamlining operational workflows, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Foster cross-functional collaboration to support strategic planning, maintain compliance, and uphold the organization’s financial integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish clear workflows, timelines, and checkpoints to facilitate efficient handling of payment requests. Monitor and ensure timely follow-ups with relevant stakeholders to meet deadlines and mitigate payment delays.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, and operations, to streamline payment workflows and resolve payment-related challenges.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and management of payment-related documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Introduce and leverage digital tools and platforms to optimize record management processes.
• Establish protocols for archiving, retention, and disposal of documents in compliance with organizational and legal standards.
• Oversee the end-to-end process of auditing systems and financial workflows, ensuring a thorough evaluation of compliance with organizational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all systems and processes adhere to established internal controls, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct in-depth process and performance analyses, develop digital dashboards, and create data visualizations focusing on revenue, cost, and team performance to enhance decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Uncover growth opportunities and cost optimization strategies.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution or university, along with a professional qualification such as AAT, CIMA, or ACCA.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an understanding of team dynamics and the ability to lead.
• Proficiency in SAP, advanced data analytics, advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite. Language proficiency in English and Sinhala.