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Accountant, Record to Report

Posted 12 days ago

OfficeColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Job Description

This role is responsible for processing financial transactions and managing the financial reporting of assigned overseas entities centrally managed from Sri Lanka. The Accountant, Record to Report will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting, maintain robust financial controls, and support cross-border statutory, tax, and audit requirements while working closely with global stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, ownership of financial close processes, and the ability to operate in a multi-GAAP, multi-currency, and multi-regulatory environment.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

Financial Close & Reporting

  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for assigned overseas entities
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission in line with group reporting timelines
  • Prepare financial statements (IFRS/local GAAP) including disclosures where required

Balance Sheet Integrity & Controls

  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation
  • Ensure audit-ready documentation and compliance with internal control frameworks

Tax & Statutory Compliance (Multi-Jurisdictional)

  • Support preparation and submission of VAT/GST returns for assigned entities
  • Coordinate with local tax advisors for compliance, filings, and queries
  • Assist in corporate income tax computations and filings
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements

Audit & External Stakeholder Management

  • Act as key contact for statutory audits
  • Provide audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and company secretaries

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within R2R
  • Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and governance frameworks

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA (CGMA) or equivalent
  • Minimum 2–5 years post-qualification experience in international accounting
  • Experience handling overseas entities / shared service or global finance environment
  • Exposure to VAT/GST across multiple jurisdictions preferred
  • Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP frameworks
  • Experience in multi-entity and cross-border accounting environments
  • High attention to detail with a focus on audit-readiness and control
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
  • Strong communication skills in business English

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

    IFS is a global enterprise software company developing and delivering cloud ERP, EAM, FSM and industrial AI solutions to help organizations manufacture goods, maintain assets, and manage service operations worldwide.

    Employees
    9277
    Industry
    Software Development
    Headquarters
    Linköping
    Founded
    1983
    Company location
    Teknikringen 5, Box 1545, Linköping, SE-581 15, SE
    Specialties
    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Software Solutions, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Field Service Management (FSM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Enterprise Service Management (ESM)

    Key team members

    Frode Gaustad

    Frode Gaustad

    Jeremy Harpham

    Jeremy Harpham

    Shawn Juister

    Shawn Juister

    Vinh Vu

    Vinh Vu

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