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. We operate with a main office in Battaramulla and seven regional offices. We are seeking a dynamic and qualified professional to fill the vacancy for an Assistant Accountant at our Hatton regional office.

Position Summary

• Role: Assistant Accountant – Hatton

• Institution: Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT)

• Location: Hatton, Sri Lanka (Regional Office)

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Salary & Compensation: Negotiable, with an attractive remuneration package offered to the right candidate

• Age Limit: Preferably below 45 years

• Application Deadline: Within 10 days of the advertisement

Key Responsibilities

• 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 strict compliance.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Part qualification in ICA or CIMA, OR a Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent qualification.

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

• Computer literacy and fluency in English.

• Working experience in the plantation sector will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

• Send your application giving full bio-data with two non-related referees within 10 days of the advertisement to the email address below:

  • Email: vacancies@phdt.lk

• Alternatively, post your application to the address below, ensuring the position applied for is clearly stated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Director General

Plantation Human Development Trust

No. 427/14, Robert Gunawardena Mawatha

Battaramulla, Sri Lanka