Accounting Specialist

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Sri Lanka - Makola Kelanyia

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2026-04-22

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About Us:

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 5.300 employees of 40 different nationalities, 12 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 1094 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6.7 billion euro), approximately 34,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

About the opportunity

This position provides comprehensive support to the Finance and Control function, performing a variety of routine activities and accounting duties with a primary focus on accounts payable, general ledger and balance sheet management.

Key responsibilities include entering financial data into the ERP system and other supporting IT platforms, performing standard data validation, and verifying the correctness of entries made by other departments. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial records, facilitating timely payments, and maintaining effective cross-departmental communication for our international Yokohama TWS operation.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with deep accounting expertise and proficiency in ERP systems such as Infor M3, SAP and BPC. capable of thriving in a remote, cross-functional environment.

Your Role and Impact

Manage invoices and approval flows in Invoice Workflow system
Validate header data captured in the Invoice Workflow system
Verify that invoice lines captured in the Invoice Workflow system match PO lines in the ERP system and investigate/resolve quantity or price discrepancies in a timely manner
Post supplier invoices into the system, ensuring information accuracy, correct account codes, and cost center allocation
Match and post PO invoices via the Invoice Workflow system to the ERP system
Post debit and credit invoices
Monitor and manage the accounts payable aging report to ensure payments are made in a timely manner and within agreed terms
Maintain and reconcile accounts payable accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Communicate with cross-functional teams regarding billing issues or vendor inquiries
Chase approvers to ensure timely approval of invoices
Prepare month-end accounts payable accruals
Ensure all expenses for each period are accrued even if invoices have not yet been received
Assist with month-end closing and reporting by ensuring accounts payable transactions are recorded correctly
Maintain the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation
Prepare and post journal entries related to fixed assets, including depreciation, impairments, and disposals
Reconcile intercompany accounts to ensure balances align between related entities
Analyze foreign exchange differences and ensure proper accounting treatment for currency gains and losses Investigate and resolve discrepancies or mismatches in intercompany balances and transactions
Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities
Take inventory of physical cash and reconcile amounts with the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Reconcile consignation warehouse transactions
Reconcile acquisitions of raw materials and merchandise on a monthly basis
Investigate and resolve variances between general ledger balances and supporting documentation

Your Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2+ years of experience in accounting and accounts payable preferred.
Prior experience with ERP systems, online banking, and consolidated reporting tools.
Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail; must be highly accurate and timely.
Good communication skills – able to train others in simple processes such as expense reporting
Strong Analytical skills
Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
Prior experience with ERP systems, online banking, consolidated reporting tools
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Team player with problem solving skills
Flexible and Open to take on new tasks/opportunities
Prior experience in a shared services role supporting other countries is a plus.

This role operates within a shared services model, providing fully online accounting and costing support to clients based overseas. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating virtual collaboration platforms and maintaining high-quality service delivery in a remote setup and work location will be Yokohama TWS Lanka (Private) Limited – Makola, Sapugaskanda.

What we offer

If you think you’ve got what it takes and can offer what it demands, an attractive remuneration with many other benefits and world-class experience awaits you. Please visit www.yokohama-tws.com to learn more about the company and our way of working.

How to apply

If you are a dynamic and proactive professional looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you. Send in your resume along with a cover letter detailing how you can contribute to our team’s success to [email protected].

Responsible recruiter

Tharanga Samaraweerakoon

[email protected]

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Yokohama TWS
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Via Nazionale Tiburtina 143- 00010 Villa Adriana (RM), Italy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +39 - 0774 384 1

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