Finance Executive - Koko Colombo

About the job

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Koko team, Daraz’s fintech venture in Sri Lanka. Koko is a Buy Now Pay Later payment platform incubated under Daraz and was founded in Sri Lanka in 2020. We are passionate about evolving the merchant and consumer shopping experience by providing our customers with an easy, interest-free payment plan. Koko will be completely free for customers who pay on time – helping people spend responsibly without incurring interest, fees, or extended debt. Koko empowers customers to access the things they want and need, while still allowing them to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments into three for both online and in-store purchases.

To support our ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for smart, collaborative, and passionate individuals who seek to make a genuine impact on Sri Lanka’s financial and retail ecosystem.

Our team is looking for a Finance Executive to fulfill the following role:

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Process timely and accurate merchant payouts, addressing and resolving any related queries to maintain strong partner relationships.
• Review and verify merchant documentation prior to processing payouts, ensuring full compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card transactions, and other financial records to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing necessary journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Compile and analyze financial data to generate reports and statements for internal management review.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and audits.
• Provide prompt responses to daily inquiries from merchants and customers, delivering effective financial support and issue resolution.

Job requirements would include:

• Completed or following a Bachelor's in Business Management/Finance/Accounting or any equivalent professional qualification in CA/CIMA/ACCA.
• 1–2 years of experience in a finance/accounting role, preferably in a fintech or fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel), Google Applications, and accounting software.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Proven analytical and mathematical skills with a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Ambitious, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual with a ‘can-do’ mindset, ready to learn on the job and take on challenges.