Accounts Executive

WE ARE HIRING: Accounts Assistant

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) / Finance & Accounting Services

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support finance and accounting operations within a dynamic BPO environment. The successful candidate will assist with bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable processes, financial record management, reconciliations, reporting, and customer collections while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and contributing to efficient financial operations within a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the finance team in preparing financial documents, schedules, and accounting records.
• Perform bookkeeping activities and record financial transactions accurately within accounting systems.
• Organize and maintain financial information within internal databases and accounting platforms.
• Track organizational income and expenses and ensure accurate recording of financial activities.
• Manage job openings, cost bookings, and invoice generation within the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical financial records.
• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Support accounts receivable processes and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Prepare periodic accounts receivable and collection reports.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and ad-hoc financial transactions.
• Ensure supplier invoices and bills are processed accurately and paid on time.
• Support cash and credit management activities.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Communicate with customers to understand financial requirements and escalate relevant information to the finance team.
• Assist during internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation and supporting schedules.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, accounting standards, and KPI requirements.
• Undertake additional finance and accounting assignments as assigned by management.

Candidate Profile

• Part qualification in Accounting from a recognized professional accounting body.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial processes.
• Experience handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and bookkeeping activities will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial applications.
• Comfortable working with digital accounting systems and financial databases.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of accountability, initiative, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work according to Malaysian working hours and public holiday schedules.
• Ability to support a remote working environment while maintaining productivity and communication standards.

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