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Accountant (IGT1)

Posted 14 days ago

OfficeColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Job Description

1. Transaction Processing & Data Entry

  • Process daily accounting transactions and journal entries
  • Input data into accounting systems with high accuracy
  • Complete assigned transaction batches within established timeframes
  • Prepare transaction files for review

2. Accounting Transaction Processing & Reconciliation

  • Bank Reconciliations: Prepare daily/monthly bank reconciliations and identify reconciling items
  • Prepaid Expenses: Enter prepaid expense transactions and prepare amortization schedules
  • Fixed Assets: Process fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation entries

3. Documentation & Record Keeping

  • Maintain organized records of all transactions processed
  • Prepare supporting documentation for review
  • Complete transaction checklists and tracking logs
  • File source documents according to established filing procedures

4. Process Execution

  • Follow step-by-step procedures provided by your manager.
  • Use standardized templates and formats for all deliverables.
  • Submit completed work to on sight manager and US team for review and approval
  • Make corrections as directed by reviewing accountants

5. Communication & Coordination

  • Report daily on transaction processing status
  • Ask clarifying questions when procedures are unclear
  • Flag unusual items or exceptions for guidance
  • Meet daily and monthly processing deadlines

Qualifications

Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on accounting transaction processing and data entry
  • Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries
  • Experience in a shared services center or BPO environment strongly preferred
  • Background processing transactions for US-based companies is advantageous

Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency with accounting systems and data entry
  • Microsoft Excel experience necessary
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or Workday a plus)
  • Familiarity with US GAAP is helpful but not required

Core Competencies:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to process high volumes of transactions efficiently
  • Strong ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions
  • Effective written and verbal English communication
  • Comfortable taking direction and implementing feedback
  • Ability to work across time zones
  • Reliable, punctual, and deadline-driven
  • Team player with positive attitude

Additional Information

We champion flexibility and hybrid work options to support varying lifestyles and personal needs. At the same time, we value the power of in-person collaboration to build community, spark innovation, and strengthen connections. Our approach ensures you can work in ways that suit you best while still engaging with colleagues to share ideas and grow together. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP 

    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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