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About the role
BakeShop Colombo is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Manager – Finance & Operations to lead accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, costing, purchasing, supplier payments, and inventory control activities.
Description *
BakeShop Colombo is looking for an experienced finance professional to join its team as Assistant Manager – Finance & Operations.
The selected candidate will oversee accounting and month-end closing activities, manage statutory and tax compliance, monitor budgets and cash flow, strengthen financial controls, and support purchasing, supplier payments, inventory, and management reporting.
Key Responsibilities
~ Oversee accounting, month-end closing, and management reporting.
~ Handle VAT, SSCL, income tax, and other statutory compliance requirements.
~ Monitor costing, margins, budgets, and cash flow.
~ Oversee purchasing, supplier payments, and inventory/stores controls.
~ Strengthen financial controls and provide timely analysis to management.
~ Support finance and operational decision-making.
Requirements
~ Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
~ Part-qualified in CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, or ACCA preferred.
~ 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, retail, or distribution.
~ Sound knowledge of taxation, audit, and statutory compliance.
~ Strong MS Excel skills.
~ Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
~ Exposure to Odoo will be an advantage.
~ Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.