Assistant Accountant

The Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) is committed to assisting the plantation worker community in enhancing the quality of their lives through national and other donor-assisted social programmes that contribute to the sustenance of the sector, stability, and higher performance. PHDT operates with a Main Office in Battaramulla and seven Regional Offices.

Position Summary

• Role: Assistant Accountant - Hatton

• Institution: Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT)

• Location: Hatton Regional Office, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities & Job Profile

• Carry out the finance function in the Regional Office, including the maintenance of accounting records and management reports.

• Conduct regional audits in relation to projects and recurrent budgets.

• Assist Regional Directors in preparing annual budgets and forecasts as and when required.

• Implement and maintain internal control systems to ensure operational compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Part-qualification in ICA / CIMA; OR a Degree in Accounting / Finance (or an equivalent qualification).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 02 years of experience in a similar capacity.

• Added Advantage: Working experience in the plantation sector.

Core Competencies & Age Limit

• Computer literate and fluent in English.

• Age preference: Preferably below 45 years.

Remuneration & Benefits

• An attractive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate.

How to Apply

Applications giving full bio-data with the contact details of two non-related referees should be sent within 10 days of this advertisement via postal mail or email:

• Email: vacancies@phdt.lk

• Postal Submission: Send via post, clearly indicating the position (Assistant Accountant - Hatton) on the top left corner of the envelope.

Director General

Plantation Human Development Trust

No. 427/14, Robert Gunawardena Mawatha,

Battaramulla, Sri Lanka