Key Responsibilities

Finance Management

• Manage the overall finance function, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost control activities.
• Prepare and review management accounts, financial reports, and performance analyses.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance to support decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of audit requirements.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, tax, and financial reporting obligations.

ERP & Systems Management

• Oversee the effective operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the ERP system.
• Coordinate with ERP vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across the ERP platform.
• Lead ERP optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Train and support users in maximizing system utilization and effectiveness.

IT Management

• Manage the organization's IT infrastructure, systems, and user support functions.
• Ensure data security, system reliability, and business continuity measures are in place.
• Oversee software, hardware, networking, and technology-related projects.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to improve business processes.
• Ensure IT operations align with business objectives and industry best practices.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance and IT teams to achieve departmental objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management through financial and operational insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in CIMA, ACCA, CA Sri Lanka, or an equivalent professional body.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in Finance, ERP, or IT-related functions.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP platform.
• Strong understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and reporting requirements.
• Experience in ERP implementation, administration, or process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Added Advantages

• Degree or professional qualification in Information Technology.
• Experience in a manufacturing or export-oriented environment.
• Exposure to Power BI, business intelligence tools, and process automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and production-related financial processes.