Securities and Exchange Commission Assistant Director – Finance Vacancy 2026
This vacancy is now closed
The closing date for this vacancy was October 12, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) invites applications from dynamic, ethical and results-oriented professionals for the position of Assistant Director – Finance.
The successful candidate will assist in the smooth functioning of the Finance Division and undertake key responsibilities relating to financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, treasury operations and financial controls.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC)
💼 Post: Assistant Director – Finance
📊 Field: Finance / Accounting
🎓 Qualification: Degree with a Class in Finance / Accounting OR Membership of a Recognized Professional Accounting Body
💼 Experience: Minimum 8 Years
🎂 Preferred Age: 30–50 Years
📮 Application: Registered Post / Email
⏰ Closing Date: 12 October 2026
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💼 Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director – Finance will be responsible for assisting in the smooth functioning of the Finance Division.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
🎓 Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a Class in Finance / Accounting from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
OR
- Membership of a recognized professional accounting body.
A Masters qualification and/or Doctorate (PhD) will be considered an added advantage.
💼 Experience
Applicants should possess a minimum of eight years of senior managerial and/or managerial experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
Knowledge or experience in Government Finance and Administrative Procedures will be considered an advantage.
👤 Other Requirements
The ideal candidate should:
- Be articulate, analytical and decisive.
- Possess excellent communication skills in English, Sinhala and/or Tamil.
- Be computer literate.
- Demonstrate sound judgement and discretion.
- Be able to operate effectively in a collaborative regulatory environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering assigned responsibilities within stipulated timeframes.
Candidates should preferably be between 30 and 50 years of age.
The upper age limit does not apply to internal applicants or candidates from government sector institutions.
🎁 Remuneration & Benefits
The SEC offers a range of remuneration and benefits, including:
- 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
📮 How to Apply
Applicants should submit their CV together with the names and contact details of two non-related referees.
Applications may be submitted by Registered Post or Email.
Email:
recruitments@sec.gov.lk
Applications sent by post should be addressed to:
Acting Director General
Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
Level 28 & 29, East Tower
World Trade Center
Echelon Square
Colombo 01
Applicants should clearly indicate:
“Assistant Director – Finance”
on the top left-hand corner of the envelope or as the subject line of the email.
📝 Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Preliminary Interview
- Final Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the preliminary interview.
⚠️ Important
Canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.
Applicants should carefully read the complete official vacancy advertisement before applying.
⏰ Closing Date
12 October 2026
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
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