KIU Sri Lanka

Finance Officer

KIU Sri Lanka
Battaramulla, Western Full-time Negotiable Apply by Sep 26, 2026💰 Accounting & Finance

Job Overview

Join the Finance Team at KIU Sri Lanka - immediate engagement.

KIU Sri Lanka is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and experienced Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of the university. If you are passionate about finance, compliance, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced academic environment, we invite you to be part of our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to assist future financial decision-making and ensure sustainable institutional growth
  • Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and performance summaries to support strategic planning and informed decision-making
  • Monitor and manage cash flow, financial controls, and resource utilization to maintain operational efficiency and financial stability
  • Oversee student revenue administration, including fee collections, receivables monitoring, and income trend analysis
  • Support cost control initiatives and operational finance activities by reviewing expenditures and identifying opportunities for financial efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and audit processes through accurate documentation and timely reporting
  • Utilize and improve financial systems, data management, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision-support capabilities

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management OR Part qualification in a recognized professional body such as CIMA, ACCA, or CA Sri Lanka
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar finance/accounting role
  • Experience in the higher education sector will be an added advantage
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools
  • Ability to prepare and interpret budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and variance analyses
  • Sound understanding of financial controls, compliance, and management reporting
  • Personal attributes: strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Personal attributes: ability to interpret financial data and provide practical recommendations to management
  • Personal attributes: high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Personal attributes: strong communication and presentation skills
  • Personal attributes: ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • A professional and rewarding career in one of Sri Lanka's leading private universities
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within the finance department
  • An attractive salary package aligned with qualifications and relevant experience

Required Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementFinancial ControlsManagement ReportingMicrosoft ExcelPivot TablesVLOOKUPFinancial ModelingVariance AnalysisTax ComplianceAuditAccounts ReceivableAnalytical Skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

CIMAACCACA Sri LankaERP SystemsAccounting SoftwareHigher Education Sector ExperienceXLOOKUP

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KIU Sri Lanka
KIU Sri Lanka 📚 Teaching & Education

The KIU Campus is fully committed to providing local and international students with the highest quality in education with pioneering degrees and world-class facilities in Sri Lanka.

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Posted Aug 27, 2026
💰 Accounting & Finance

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