Jobs In Sri Lanka

Employer: Room to Read
Industry: Finance and Accounts, Management
Location: Sri Lanka

Room to Read

World Change Starts with Educated Children.

World Change Starts with Educated Children°. Here at Room to Read, we believe there is no better investment than a child’s education. If you are as passionate as we are, we invite you to explore a career with Room to Read.

Room to Read – Sri Lanka is an INGO registered under the NGO Secretariat and works in liaison with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Child Development & Women’s Empowerment Ministry of Social Services and Social Welfare. We provide educational Opportunities through 5 different programs involving library construction and establishment primary and preschool construction children’s book publishing girl’s scholarships and computer and language lab establishment.

Vacancy Announcement

Post of Administration & Accounts Assistant

(Based in Anuradhapura)

Position Overview:-

The Administration and Accounts Assistant position will support Room to Read’s Administration & Accounts team in carrying out all accounting initiatives. The position will provide general help as and when required by members of Room to Read Sri Lanka. The Administration and Accounts Assistant position will assist and report to the Field Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s Administration and Accounts initiatives. The position will have regular interactions with all staff.

Main Responsibilities:-

• Maintain the books of accounts for Room to Read Sri Lanka field office and submit timely monthly reports to Country Office Colombo with supporting documentation.
• Verification and preparation of all field office payments including monthly employee field advances and settlements in accordance with Room to Read Finance & Accounting Policy Manual
• Support Field Office Manager in preparation of field annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Carry out all the banking transactions
• Provide all the logistic services to field office staff and staff from CO
• Be the custodian for Room to Read assets in the field office
• Verify the deliveries of book and furniture to schools/partners
• keep all office equipment in good order and regularly serviced, maintained and repaired
• coordinate with CO Admin and Finance departments where it is necessary
• Check and verify the log books and fuel consumption of /hired vehicle/bikes
• Perform any other duties delegated by field rnanager

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum A/L in the Commerce stream and AAT fully qualified OR
• Completed 2″d stage with a recognized Accountancy body (ICASL/ CIMA/ACCA)
• Three or more years of experience in a similar capacity
• Fluency with MS office packages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala and or Tamil
• Good numerical communication and strong attention to detail and enjoy travelling throughout the country.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Benefits including health, accident and provident fund are also provided. Additional benefits include a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Should you meet up with our expectations, please forward your detailed CV Together with the names & contact details of 03 non-related referees Within 10 days of the date of this advertisement Please mention the post applied on the subject line of the e mail.)

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Canvassing will be a definite disqualification.

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