John Keells Holdings PLC

Senior Executive - Finance

John Keells Holdings PLC  •  Colombo, LK (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Own and manage intercompany accounting end-to-end.
  • Detailed general ledger (GL) account and budget ownership, including analysis, and forecasting.
  • Lead and develop team members, providing guidance, reviewing work, and on-the-job coaching.
  • Champion process improvements and value-adding analyses, actively leading system enhancements and project initiatives.
  • Support business decision-making through financial analyses and insights, as well as preparing financial reports of assigned areas and departments.
  • Monitor the accounting functions of assigned outlets, collection centers and training centers to maintain smooth day-to-day financial operations.
  • Review, validate, and maintain ageing accruals and provisions.

Person Specifications

  • Reading for a strategic-level qualification in CA, CIMA, or ACCA.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience. Prior experience in intercompany reporting, reconciliations and/or external auditing will be a distinct advantage.
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and a sound understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills a collaborative team player who can engage confidently with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges, learn continuously, and improve work processes.
  • Ability to work under pressure with determination to meet strict deadlines.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 16/05/2025.

John Keells Holdings PLC

About John Keells Holdings PLC

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the John Keells Group of companies have become leaders in many key industry verticals, and the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.

Industry
Holding Companies
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
1870
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