Executive - Internal Audit

CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

 

EXECUTIVE – INTERNAL AUDIT

 

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 is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Executive - Internal Audit. The position exists to assist the finance function in proactively supporting the operational and finance requirements of the company. The position will be on a Fixed Term Contract basis and based in Ranala.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop audit programs and conduct ad-hoc reviews to test and evaluate key risk areas related to trade claims.
  • Verify the accuracy of applied trade claims, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures, and maintain proper documentation.
  • Conduct thorough market audits of the company's trade claims.
  • Prepare and communicate timely observations and recommendations on internal controls to stakeholders and management and follow up on the effective implementation of action plans within agreed timelines.
  • Manage trade claims and improve current processes to ensure efficient reimbursement with effective controls.
  • Identify and initiate projects for cost savings and process improvement in areas identified through internal audits.

Person Specifications

  • Part qualified in Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA) or CIMA/ACCA.
  • A Degree in Management/ Finance/ Accounting will be an added advantage.
  • 2-3 years of experience in handling internal audits, risk, and control with exposure to the manufacturing and FMCG industries will be a definite advantage.
  • An understanding of the operational/distribution behavior of a manufacturing company. Effective and efficient process management in manufacturing, sales and distribution environment.
  • Sound Knowledge in FMCG business, Accounting, SAP, Databases.
  • Business Acumen and Data analytical skills; Innovative; Communication; Adaptability; Negotiation; Decision Taking and Problem Solving; Attention to detail; sound business judgement.

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
24 Aug 2025
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