Finance and Business Support Manager

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Finance and Business Support Manager in our Colombo office.  

This role is responsible for finance and accounting, alongside local office, HR and operational support for a small office of approximately 10 employees. The role works closely with regional Finance and Operations teams to ensure the office operates in line with global standards.

You will act as a key liaison to central functions including Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, Legal and Facilities.

What We Offer:

Colombo office has a mixture of analytical, business development and operational staff.  This role offers the opportunity to lead local finance activities while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office with regional exposure.

We’ll Count on You To:

Finance

• Partner closely with the regional Finance team and support the progressive build of local accounting capability, including future system setup and migration
• Manage end-to-end finance operations, including accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, expense processing and payroll coordination
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, management reporting and Group reporting
• Coordinate monthly payroll, employee data updates, and statutory EPF/ETF filings and registration.
• Oversee cash management, bank transactions and treasury activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control (Opex/Capex)
• Coordinate tax filings, statutory compliance and audits with external advisors
• Maintain financial records including fixed assets and supporting schedules
• Support board documentation and shareholder reporting where required

• Partner with business teams to ensure accuracy of financial data and documentation

Office Management

• Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations, vendor management and procurement
• Act as the primary point of contact for facilities, building management and service providers
• Oversee office setup, maintenance, and compliance, including health & safety and business continuity
• Support cost management and vendor negotiations, identifying opportunities for efficiency
• Coordinate health & safety, security and business continuity (BCP) requirements
• Support office events, senior management visits and local coordination matters

HR Support

• Act as the local contact for HR coordination and employee support
• Support onboarding, offboarding, recruitment coordination and employee queries
• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration and documentation
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation
• Stay informed of local labour regulations and coordinate with HR on updates
• Provide support for employee lifecycle matters, including sensitive cases where required

IT & Local Coordination

• Act as the local point of contact to ensure IT systems operate smoothly and support is provided to the office
• Coordinate with IT teams and vendors on system access, issue resolution and infrastructure support
• Support IT asset management, inventory and equipment setup for employees

Hours of Work

• 8.30am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday), plus flexibility required to meet business needs

What You Need to Have:

• Degree holder in accounting or related discipline, or equivalent qualification and work experience
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally within a multinational or small-office environment
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and local statutory requirements
• Hands-on and comfortable working in a lean, multi-functional role
• Fluent English is essential, including strong grammar and writing skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Pro-active with good problem-solving skills
• Discrete and methodical working style

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in a standalone or country-level finance role
• Exposure to setting up or transitioning accounting processes
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors) and payroll coordination

Why Fitch?

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever-changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact, and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information, please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself from them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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