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About the role
Green Root International is inviting applications for the position of Accountant based in Dambulla.
The successful candidate will be responsible for export finance and LC management, factory cost accounting, inventory valuation, customs and shipping documentation, financial reporting, taxation, and audit coordination.
The role is suitable for an experienced accounting professional with strong ERP and Excel skills and a good understanding of international trade and export-related financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
~ Manage export documentation and Letters of Credit (LCs).
~ Handle bank bill collections and multi-currency reconciliations.
~ Support foreign exchange (FX) risk management and hedging activities.
~ Manage cost accounting for factory processing activities, including raw material procurement, washing, compression, and packaging.
~ Monitor and maintain accurate inventory valuation.
~ Coordinate financial documentation for customs clearance.
~ Handle shipping freight invoices, port tariffs, and related financial records.
~ Assist with duty drawback and export tax incentive claims.
~ Prepare monthly Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Forecasts.
~ Coordinate and manage external audit requirements and filings.
Requirements
~ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field.
~ Part or full qualification in CA / ACCA / CIMA will be preferred.
~ Minimum 5 years of core accounting experience in export, manufacturing, or agro-commodity trading sectors.
~ Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, Tally, or NetSuite.
~ Advanced MS Excel skills.
~ Good understanding of Incoterms, export documentation, customs processes, and inventory costing.
~ Around 3 years of practical training / experience in an audit firm.
~ Experience handling Corporate Tax, VAT, SSCL, and related statutory matters.
~ Knowledge of using modern AI-based tools or software will be an advantage.