Chief Internal Auditor, Manager, Legal Officer

The Education Co-operative Society (EDCS) is a premier co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, comprising members from the education service across Sri Lanka. EDCS invites applications from qualified, enthusiastic, and result-oriented internal and external candidates for permanent executive and management positions at its Head Office and branch network (branch offices located in major towns across all districts except Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, and Mannar).

Available Positions & Salaries

1. Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Executive Services Category - E.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 57,400 - 1,200 x 10

• Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Management, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Human Resources Management with 3 years of executive-level experience in a recognized institution; OR Postgraduate diploma with 4 years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years of executive-level experience.

2. Chief Financial Officer (Executive Services Category - E.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 57,400 - 1,200 x 10

• Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with 2 years of executive-level experience in accounting/audit; OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with 4 years of experience; OR 4-year diploma from a technical college/advanced technological institute with 5 years of experience; OR Passed Intermediate (Second) Stage of ICA Sri Lanka or Final Stage of CIMA with 5 years of executive accounting/audit experience.

3. Chief Information Technology Officer (Executive Services Category - E.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 57,400 - 1,200 x 10

• Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Computer Science with 2 years of executive-level experience in the relevant field; OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 4 years of executive-level experience.

4. Chief Internal Auditor (Executive Services Category - E.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 57,400 - 1,200 x 10

• Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with 2 years of executive experience in accounting/audit; OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with 4 years of experience; OR 4-year diploma from a technical college or advanced technological institute with 5 years of experience; OR Passed Intermediate (Second) Stage of ICA Sri Lanka or Final Stage of CIMA with 5 years of executive experience.

5. Manager (Media & Promotion) (Executive Services Category - E.3.1 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 50,600 - 900 x 10

• Qualifications: Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Communication Studies with 3 years of executive experience; OR A/L pass with a 1-year diploma in Mass Media, Communication, or Advertising and 5 years of executive experience; OR Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism with 5 years of experience as a staff officer in a co-operative society; OR A/L pass with a 1-year diploma and 7 years of co-operative staff officer experience.

6. Legal Officer (Executive Services Category - E.3.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 01

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 48,400 - 720 x 10

• Qualifications: Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

7. Administrative Officer (Executive Services Category - E.3.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 04

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 48,400 - 720 x 10

• Qualifications: Degree in Human Resources Management or Administration with 3 years of management-level experience; OR A/L pass with a 1-year diploma in HR Management and 5 years of management-level experience; OR Relevant educational qualifications combined with 10 years of staff-grade experience in a co-operative society; OR 15 years of experience in operational management/audit roles within the society.

8. Assistant Accountant (Executive Services Category - E.3.2 - Grade III)

• Vacancies: 02

• Salary Scale: Monthly Rs. 48,400 - 720 x 10

• Qualifications: Degree in Commerce, Financial Management, or Accounting with 2 years of executive accounting experience; OR 4-year diploma from a technical college or advanced technological institute with 2 years of experience; OR Passed Intermediate Stage of ICA Sri Lanka or CIMA with 2 years of experience; OR Passed AAT Level 3 with 5 years of executive accounting experience; OR Relevant qualifications with 7 years of staff-grade experience in a co-operative society.

General Conditions & Benefits

• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (upper age limit does not apply to candidates currently serving in the co-operative service).

• Allowances: In addition to the basic monthly salary, employees receive a Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 17,800/- and an approved allowance of Rs. 11,000/-.

• Retirement Benefits: Permanent positions with non-pensionable status; EPF contributions include 10% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.

How to Apply

• Applicants must send a self-prepared CV in English accompanied by a completed application form matching the provided format, along with copies of educational and professional certificates.

• Applications must be sent via registered post or hand-delivered to reach the President on or before November 26, 2026.

• Candidates are also required to apply online using the QR code provided in the official notice (Note: Online application via QR code alone is not sufficient; physical documents must be mailed).