Assistant Director – Finance

About the company

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), the apex regulator of the nation’s capital market, is mandated to create, develop, and maintain a fair, orderly, efficient, and transparent securities market, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct across the industry. With investor protection as a core statutory obligation, the SEC is dedicated to strengthening market confidence in Sri Lanka’s evolving capital-market landscape.

The SEC invites applications from dynamic, ethical, and results oriented professionals with strong leadership qualities to join our team.

Successful candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, discretion in handling confidential information, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Finance will be responsible to assist in the smooth functioning of the Division and major responsibilities inter-alia includes:

• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with SLFRS/LKAS/SLPAS and applicable regulations.
• Overseeing budgeting, financial planning, treasury operations, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensuring compliance with tax laws and statutory obligations including VAT, SSCL and Income Tax.
• Monitoring cash flow, investments and banking relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements and applicable laws.
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.

Requirements

The candidate should:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree with a class in finance / accounting from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka or be a member of a recognized professional accounting body. Masters qualification and/or a doctorate (PhD) will be an added advantage;
• Possess a minimum of eight (8) years of senior managerial and/or managerial level experience in finance and/or accounting. Knowledge/experience in government finance and administrative procedures will be an advantage; and
• Be articulate, analytical and decisive, with excellent communication skills in English, Sinhala and/or Tamil, and be computer literate. Candidates should be between 30–50 years of age. The upper age limit will not apply to internal applicants or those from government sector institutions. Candidates should demonstrate strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering assigned responsibilities within the stipulated timeframes.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary.
• Annual performance-based incentive.
• Local and overseas training in capital market disciplines.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Life insurance coverage of Rs. 10 million.
• Critical illness cover of Rs. 5 million.
• Personal accident insurance equivalent to 60 months of basic salary.
• All-purpose loan facility up to Rs. 2 million.
• Sponsorship for higher studies.

When applying

Applicants should submit their CV along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees. Applications may be forwarded by registered post or by email to [email protected] on or before 12th October 2026. Please indicate the position title on the top left-hand corner of the envelope or as the subject line of the email.

The selection process will consist of two stages, a preliminary interview followed by a final interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the preliminary interview.

Canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.