Head - Corporate Affairs Unit

Hayleys Group is amongst Sri Lanka’s largest, and most respected diversified conglomerates with a turnover in excess of USD 1.6 Billion. To explore the World of Hayleys, visit us at: www.hayleys.com.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and finalization of the Group’s Annual Report, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with IFRS, and alignment with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory reporting standards.

• Coordinate external audits and act as the key contact for external auditors.

• Review and implement new accounting standards and ensure timely adoption across the Group.

• Maintain group-level accounting policies and ensure consistent application across subsidiaries.

• Provide technical accounting guidance to other business verticals and finance teams.

• Prepare reports and presentations for the management and Board-level reviews.

• Drive automation and system enhancements in financial reporting tools and software.

• Work closely with sector finance heads to ensure timely submission and validation of budget inputs.

Candidate Profile:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), or ACCA, or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, budgeting, or audit.

• Strong understanding of IFRS, consolidation, and budgeting processes.

• Proven ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong project management and coordination abilities

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.