Assistant Manager - Finance

      CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

 

  Assistant Manager – Finance

 

 

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Soft Drinks and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.

 

The company seeks for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Assistant Manager- Finance. He/ She will be responsible for the financial planning function of the Elephant House and the position will be based in Kaduwela.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare interim/annual financial statements, support group reporting, month-end SAP closures, and coordinate audit timelines.
  • Ensure accurate expense postings, review GL accounts, monitor balance sheet, and address Forestpin and deposit alerts.
  • Manage fixed asset records, conduct verifications, handle disposals, and ensure timely project updates and asset capitalization.
  • Handle income tax, VAT, and excise duty compliance; support the Tax Department with documentation and statutory returns.
  • Oversee inventory verifications, ensure provisions for obsolete stock, and review insurance coverage for assets and inventory.

Person Specifications

  • Member of a Professional Accounting Body (CA or ACCA) with minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector.
  • Applicants must be under 40 years of age for this position.
  • Teamwork, communication, Interpersonal skills, Negotiation, Business acumen, Analytical; Innovative; Adaptability; Attention to detail; Quick learner.

If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
14 Jul 2025
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