About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in -22.55pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">CEYLON COLD STORES PLC</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in -22.55pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:navy"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in -22.55pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:navy">Finance Project Partner - New Business (Assistant Manager Level)</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Beverages and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of <strong>Finance Project Partner.</strong> This position is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of sector New Busienss Relaetd Projects from initiation through completion. Key responsibilities include preparing detailed financial feasibility studies in collaboration with management accounting and corporate finance teams; coordinating with the Legal team to finalize financial and payment terms during contract negotiations; and working closely with the Finance Department and Group Treasury to secure and manage project funding. The role also entails preparing board presentation and approval documentation, maintaining accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle, reviewing Letters of Credit and contractual terms, and ensuring timely payments in accordance with contractual obligations and internal approval processes. Additionally, the Finance Project Partner liaises with banks for loan drawdowns, engages proactively with internal and external stakeholders, provides periodic project status and variance reports, and monitors project costs against approved budgets to ensure effective financial control.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1c1c1c">Lead the preparation of comprehensive project feasibility reports by consolidating insights from research data, operational, and finance teams. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1c1c1c">Collaborate extensively with internal finance, tax, and corporate finance teams to develop detailed financial feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1c1c1c">Ensure timely preparation and submission of Board approval documentation for new projects, aligning with strategic objectives. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#1c1c1c">Work with research agencies in getting the required data and sharing management insights from data analytics.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Coordinate with the legal team to finalize finance-related clauses in project contracts. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Review and maintain all project documentation, including contracts, guarantees, and letters of credit. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Verify that contractors have obtained insurance policies as stipulated in the contractual requirements for the project.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Liaise with banking partners and the group treasury team to secure the necessary financial arrangements for project execution. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Oversee and manage all project-related payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while maintaining comprehensive records of all financial transactions associated with the project.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Provide periodic reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to management, including detailed analysis of project variances between actual performance and budgeted figures, as well as updated forecasts. Ensure timely closure of project accounts upon completing the projects.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Prepare and submit all statutory government reports and tax returns related to project activities in compliance with regulatory requirements. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Undertake additional assignments and responsibilities as directed by the Accounting Supervisor, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational standards.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Person Specifications</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Associate member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK or Chartered Institute of Sri Lanka with Over 3 years’ experience in data analytics, feasibility preparation, Project Accounting with relevant Academic background/thorough knowledge of standard contract terms.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Broad understanding in financial modelling, feasibility preparation, project payments, project Accounting and financial behavior of a manufacturing company.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Knowledgeable in project management, feasibility analysis, data analytics, IRR/ROI calculations, funding methods, import terms, related documents and payment terms/ Knowledge of the project structure in a client-consultant business environment/Computer literate with sound knowledge in Microsoft Office.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Business Acumen; Analytical; Innovative; Communication (written & verbal); Adaptability; Negotiation; Decision Taking and Problem Solving; Organization; Attention to detail; Ability to work independently; take initiative; set priorities and see projects through to completion</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.</span></p>