Job Vacancy: Accountant (Contract Basis) – National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA)
- Organization: National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
- Position: Accountant.
- Vacancies: 01 Post.
- Employment Type: Contract Basis (One Year).
- Work Location: Colombo Head Office.
- Salary & Allowances: Basic Salary LKR 81,710 + LKR 17,800 Cost of Living Allowance (COL) + Government-approved allowances.
- Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates).
- Application Closing Date: On or before 26th October 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee overall financial management, planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate statutory financial statements, management accounts, and regulatory reports.
- Manage taxation matters, inventory management, and project costing.
- Liaise with the Chief Accountant of the Line Ministry, General Treasury, Auditor General, banks, suppliers, and customers.
- Supervise, guide, and evaluate the accounting department staff.
Qualifications & Experience
- External Candidates (Either Option):
- UGC-recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Management, Business Administration, or Commerce, OR
- Intermediate-level qualification from ICASL (CA Sri Lanka), CIMA, or ACCA.
- Experience: Minimum three (03) years of post-qualifying accounting and finance experience in a Government Department, Corporation, Statutory Board, or reputed Mercantile Establishment.
- Internal Candidates (Option 1 or Option 2):
- Meet the external candidate qualifications stated above, OR
- Minimum five (05) years of satisfactory service in the Junior Manager (JM) category in the relevant subject area at NEDA.
- Language Requirement: English communication skills are considered an added advantage.
Selection Method
- Structured interview conducted by a NEDA-appointed panel (shortlisting based on higher qualifications and relevant experience).
How to Apply
- Application Documents: Duly completed specimen application form accompanied by copies of educational and experience certificates.
- Submission Mode: Forward via post to reach the office before the deadline.
- Postal Address: Chairman / Director General, National Enterprise Development Authority, No. 561/3, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 05.
- Envelope Marking: State the post applied for clearly on the top left corner of the envelope.
- Public / Corporate Sector Applicants: Must route applications through the respective Head of the Institution with their recommendation.