Accounts Assistant at MAS Holdings in Sri Lanka

Accounts Assistant

(Based at Bodywear - Ratmalana)

Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Bodywear team as an Accounts Assistant. Execute the financial accounting process through finalizing the month-end financial statements, verification of petty cash payments, maintenance of fixed assets registers and managing the auditing process in order to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of the relevant SBUs.

Accounts Assistant

(Based at Bodywear - Ratmalana)

The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.

With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.

Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Bodywear team as an Accounts Assistant. Execute the financial accounting process through finalizing the month-end financial statements, verification of petty cash payments, maintenance of fixed assets registers and managing the auditing process in order to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of the relevant SBUs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily operations and coordinate with business teams /plants and 3rd party customers /vendors to carry out smooth day to day operations
• Manage the assigned KPI’s and carry out structured monitoring mechanisms to analyse the progress to support the department requirements
• Data Management: Support in preparing for management monthly reviews with the required data, conduct relevant analysis to ensure timely and accurate decision making.
• Visit plants on a regular basis and address operational concerns and support management with data and analysis in a logical manner to aid decision making that is of a long-term view and sustainable for the relevant SBU.
• Adhere to group guidelines and ensure the timely clearance of the monthly balance sheet and other set KPIs to ensure data is accurately represented and analyzed to support in key decisions

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Degree qualification or full qualification of CIMA, Chartered Accountancy or Relevant degree qualification and partly qualified in CIMA.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent analytical skills and computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to work with multiple parties at any given time
• Fluency in English and e-mail correspondence with strong communication skills
• Work within short lead times with a positive and flexible approach
• Great team player, adaptable and flexible
• Planning and organization skills, detail oriented and attention to detail.