Account Executive

Are you a finance professional seeking the next step up in your career? If so, this could be your chance to become part of the global GAC team.

About Us:

The GAC Group is a leading provider of integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services designed to meet global standards while upholding local expertise and commitment to quality. We are seeking a dedicated Account Executive to join our dynamic team in Colombo.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensure compliance with Sri Lankan tax laws, and support reporting aligned with GAC Group standards. The role is critical in maintaining financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Supplier reconciliation and payments:

• Manage supplier reconciliation and payment. Daily approval and submission of agents’ payments to the banking team.

• Ensure that Party balances are closely monitored, and all entries in the Party statements are reviewed and up to date.

• Prompt reply to emails queries from port agents.

2.      Proforma and Final fund request to client:

• Finalise the proforma and final CFR in GACship and send the funds request to clients as per their requirements.

• Follow-up of proforma funds with clients to ensure prompt settlement.

• Daily approval and submission of payments as per vessel arrival & terms agreed for respective clients

• Daily updating or uploading of accounting and banking entries in Dolphin.

• Run Auto Pset in the system to knock off advances against final DA payment.

• Prompt reply to emails queries from principals.

• Follow-up with port agents for final invoices from client or port agents.

3.      Accounting and Treasury Operations

• Manage daily accounting functions including invoicing, purchase vouchers, cash, bank, journal entries and payroll.

• Execute payments in the online banking platform. Trade and process FX payments as per clients’ requirements. Assist in preparation of bank guarantees.

• Handle bank accounts and perform monthly bank reconciliations, booking of FX gain or losses on currency revaluation.

4.      Financial Reporting and Audit

• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with local and Group requirements.

• Assist in yearly financial audit/principal audit.

5.      Stakeholder Coordination and other

• Liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers and authorities for finance-related matters.

• Collaborate with internal teams and HQ for cross-departmental requirements.

• Assist Team Leader or Finance Manager in additional tasks as and when required.

Required Qualifications:

·         Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (professional qualifications).

·         At least 2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to final accounts and taxation.

·         Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan tax laws and compliance.

·         Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software; ability to learn new systems quickly.

·         Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

·         High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

·         Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills:

·         Experience with financial software.

·         Familiarity with GAC Group accounting standards and global reporting requirements.

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

·         Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.

·         Advanced planning and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

At GAC Group, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment. As an Account Executive, you will be an integral part of a dedicated team. We offer competitive compensation with tax free remuneration in foreign currency, and opportunities for professional development.

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing.