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IFS1Balance Sheet Reconciliation Accountant
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LocationColombo, Western Province, lk
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentFinance
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CGMA or equivalent
Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
Fluency in business-level English language
High standard of technical accounting
High degree of organization and self-discipline
Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to learn new things quickly and hit the ground running
Willingness to work outside of comfort zone
Positive attitude and a team player
Good standard of report building and maintenance in Excel data cubes
Excellent communications skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
Skills
Excel
Company Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
Reporting to the BS Reconciliation Manager and based in Sri Lanka, the Balance Sheet Reconciliation Accountant role will provide Support for the Group Balance Sheet Reconciliation function supporting all entities on Thor!
The Balance Sheet Reconciliation Accountant will facilitate centralized Group Balance sheet reconciliation processing and account reconciliation wherever possible. The goal is to create uniform global processes that can be more efficiently managed within the CoE across a broad range of monthly GL activity.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
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Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated by GAAP and Company policy.
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Perform reconciliations daily and facilitate accurate monthly closing.
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Actively investigate and resolve reconciling items within reconciliations.
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Maintain standard month end Balance Sheet reconciliation templates.
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Working with the rest of Finance to support delivery of the month end.
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Month end reports for Balance Sheet.
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Reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts to source data and systems to ensure all transactions have been accurately recorded.
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Identify areas for improvement in reconciliation processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Process Group Balance sheet Reconciliation globally according to accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and IFS Accounting Policies.
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Interface with the global accounting team, group consolidation team, Treasury, Finance Shared service teams, and cost controllers etc.
Qualifications
Overall Required Competence
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High standard of technical accounting
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High degree of organization and self-discipline
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Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
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Ability to learn new things quickly and hit the ground running.
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Willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
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Positive attitude and a team player
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Good standard of report building and maintenance in with-in Excel data cubes
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Excellent communications skills
Required Education & Experience
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Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CGMA or equivalent
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is a added advantage.
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Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
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Fluency in business-level English language
Additional Information
We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important to innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working (our own amazing spaces or those of our partners and customers) to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.