Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Hayleys PLC scores B on the Alion truth index.
Accountant
Candidate Profile
Develop and implement financial strategies, annual budgets, and forecast models to support the health care facility's growth, expansion, and profitability.
Oversee the preparation of monthly/annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (LKAS/SLFRS/IFRS).
Monitor and optimize revenue generation, patient billing processes, third-party insurance reimbursement, and collections to maximize cash flow.
Analyze operating costs (clinical and non-clinical) and implement cost-saving measures without compromising the quality of patient care.
Manage working capital, cash flow, bank relationships, and investment strategies.
Ensure full compliance with Inland Revenue Department regulations, tax liabilities, and statutory requirements in Sri Lanka.
Lead and mentor the finance team (Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable) to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Liaise with external auditors, bank representatives, regulators, consultants and health care professionals.
Collaborate with clinical department heads (nursing, labs, pharmacy) to manage budgets and improve efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Full/Part qualification in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of working experience in finance and audit functions, with prior experience of at least 3 years in the healthcare sector.
Deep knowledge of IFRS/SLFRS, strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel skills.
Understanding of hospital operations, healthcare billing, and local healthcare regulations in Sri Lanka.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional communication skills, able to present to the Board and interact with all levels of staff including external health care professionals.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please apply via e-mail to [email protected] indicating the position applied for on the subject line of the e-mail.