Accounts Officer - Payment Management

Accounts Officer - Payment Management

Company: SriLankan Catering Limited

Who We Are...

SriLankan Catering Limited is the award-winning exclusive Airline Caterer in Sri Lanka counts over four decades of experience in delighting the passengers of some of the world's finest airlines. SriLankan Catering Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of SriLankan Airlines Ltd. and a state-owned enterprise having its catering operations in Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Ratmalana International Airport (RRIA) and Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CMIA).

Join our team...

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual of high integrity to join our team as an Accounts Officer - Payment Management. The ideal candidate will possess strong professional qualifications, a solid work ethic, and exceptional skills. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager - Finance the successful candidate will be responsible to drive efficiency improvements through the adoption of innovative methodologies and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all payments are made in a timely manner to secure supplier's credit facilities while utilizing credit periods.
• Verify all payment entries to the system and ensure that correct ledger accounts are posted.
• Make all payments as per the procedures laid down in the government procurement guidelines, finance manual and any other legal or statutory requirements applicable to the company.
• Bring automation to payment systems where deemed necessary.
• Manage creditors aging reports while meeting the deadlines.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Assist Financial Reporting unit for month end closing of Accounts Payable module.
• Comply with company's authority, archiving policy regarding payment vouchers and other related documents.
• Liaise with company's banks in relation to payment management.
• Manage department's stationary stocks.
• Maintain necessary registers in relation to payment management.
• Keep all insurance policies updated with insurance companies.
• Report management of any kind of discrepancies/malpractices/weaknesses or improvements which require the attention of the management.
• Maintain the integrity of the confidentiality information.

Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• Six passes for G. C. E (O/L) including English & Mathematics with 4 years' relevant experience.
• OR Three passes for G. C. E (A/L) with full or part professional qualification in Finance with minimum of 04 years' relevant experience.
• OR Full part or qualification in CA, CIMA, ACCA.
• A Degree / Advanced Diploma (03 years) in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• 02 years of audit experience with a reputed audit firm will be considered an added advantage.
• High level of IT literacy including knowledge in MS Office, Excel and Powerpoint.

The role requires excellent planning and organizational skills, supported by a structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. A fast-paced environment, effective management while managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines with confidence is essential. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with proven capabilities in negotiation, employee relations, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, will be highly advantageous.

The selected candidate can be assessed of an attractive remuneration package with fringe benefits. Please submit your application along with your CV and contact details of two non-related referees on or before 09th October 2026