📢 Lanka Sathosa Vacancies 2026 – Accountant, Assistant Accountant & Confidential Secretary Jobs

🏢 Lanka Sathosa Recruitment 2026

Looking for a government sector career opportunity in Sri Lanka? Lanka Sathosa Limited has announced new vacancies for qualified candidates to join its dynamic workforce. Applications are invited for the positions of Accountant, Assistant Accountant, and Confidential Secretary / Assistant Manager – Chairman Office.

As Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned retail chain, Lanka Sathosa continues to support communities, SMEs, and economic growth while offering rewarding career opportunities.

📌 Available Positions

💰 1. Accountant

📝 Job Responsibilities

✅ Maintain financial records according to accounting standards
✅ Reconcile ledger accounts, bank statements, and supplier accounts
✅ Manage accounts payable and receivable operations
✅ Assist budgeting and forecasting activities
✅ Support inventory and stock accounting functions
✅ Coordinate with internal and external auditors
✅ Generate financial reports and variance analysis
✅ Liaise with banks and financial institutions

🎓 Qualifications

External Candidates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Commerce, or Management recognized by UGC
  OR
• Passed the intermediate level of a recognized Chartered Institute with 1 year post-qualifying experience

Internal Candidates

• Must possess required external qualifications
• Minimum 5 years satisfactory service in Assistant Manager Level (JM) or equivalent

🎂 Age Limit

• 22 to 45 years

💵 Salary Package (2026)

• Basic Salary: Rs. 71,100.00
• Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800.00
• Professional Allowance: Rs. 25,000.00
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 25,000.00
• Communication Allowance: Rs. 1,500.00

📑 Employment Type

• Permanent Position
• EPF & ETF Entitlement

📊 2. Assistant Accountant

📝 Job Responsibilities

✅ Maintain accounting records and ledgers
✅ Assist preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
✅ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
✅ Facilitate internal and external audits
✅ Ensure regulatory compliance
✅ Collaborate with departments for financial data collection

🎓 Qualifications

External Candidates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, Commerce, or Management recognized by UGC
  OR
• Intermediate qualification from a recognized Chartered Institute

Internal Candidates

• Must possess required external qualifications
• Minimum 5 years service in MA Category 4
  OR
• Minimum 5 years service in MA I-2 Grade II Category

🎂 Age Limit

• Up to 45 years

💵 Salary Package (2026)

• Basic Salary: Rs. 65,633.00
• Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800.00
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 10,000.00
• Communication Allowance: Rs. 1,125.00

📑 Employment Type

• Permanent Position
• EPF & ETF Entitlement

👔 3. Confidential Secretary / Assistant Manager – Chairman Office

📝 Key Responsibilities

✅ Manage Chairman’s Office administration and coordination
✅ Maintain confidentiality of records and communications
✅ Schedule meetings, appointments, and engagements
✅ Prepare reports, presentations, and official documents
✅ Record and maintain meeting minutes and correspondence
✅ Coordinate with stakeholders and government institutions
✅ Support strategic and operational activities of the Chairman’s Office

🎓 Qualifications

External Candidates

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or Law recognized by UGC

AND

• NVQ Level 7 Certificate in relevant field

OR

• NVQ Level 6 Certificate with 5 years experience

OR

• Professional Qualification at NVQ Level 5 plus 10 years relevant experience

Internal Candidates

• Required external qualifications
• Minimum 5 years service in MA-4 / MA-3 Category
  OR
• Minimum 5 years service in MA I-2 Grade II Category

🎂 Age Limit

• Up to 45 years

💵 Salary Package (2026)

• Basic Salary: Rs. 65,633.00
• Cost of Living Allowance: Rs. 17,800.00
• Transport Allowance: Rs. 10,000.00
• Communication Allowance: Rs. 1,125.00

⭐ Ideal Candidate Profile

✔ Experience in multinational organizations
✔ Government sector experience is advantageous
✔ Strong analytical and leadership skills
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
✔ Good IT literacy
✔ Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams

📋 General Requirements

🇱🇰 Applicants Must:

✅ Be a Sri Lankan Citizen
✅ Be physically and mentally fit
✅ Possess excellent moral character

📅 Application Deadline

⏰ Closing Date: 27 June 2026

Interested candidates should submit:

📄 Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
📄 Copies of educational certificates
📄 Copies of professional qualifications
📄 Relevant experience certificates

📮 How to Apply

📍 Postal Address

Human Resources & Administration
Lanka Sathosa Ltd.
No. 27, 4th Floor, CWE Secretariat Building,
Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

📧 Email Application

[email protected]

🌟 Why Join Lanka Sathosa?

🏛 Government-owned institution
📈 Career growth opportunities
💰 Attractive salary and allowances
🛡 Job security with EPF & ETF benefits
🤝 Professional working environment
🇱🇰 Opportunity to serve Sri Lanka’s retail sector

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