Careers @ Almas
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Available Positions
Group Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
📍 Location: Colombo | Employment Type: Full-Time | Reports To: Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Board of Directors
Role Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the senior executive responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance, and performance of the Group. The role oversees all financial functions across the holding company and its regulated subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and industry-specific financial obligations.
The CFO will play a key role in strategic planning, investor relations, risk management, and driving enterprise-wide financial discipline to support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance to subsidiary finance teams.
- Drive financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across the Group.
- Advise the Board and Executive Leadership on capital allocation, investments, divestitures, and financing options.
- Establish network with fellow Finance leaders in the industry.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely release of quarterly and annual financials.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure audit quality and compliance.
- Maintain strong financial controls, accounting governance, and audit readiness across all subsidiaries.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements of the regulatory bodies.
Treasury & Capital Management
- Manage the Group's capital structure, optimizing leverage, liquidity, and working capital.
- Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, and banking relationships.
- Ensure subsidiaries maintain adequate liquid capital and risk capital ratios as required.
- Evaluate financing options including equity, debt, and alternative capital sources suitable for a listed entity.
Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Establish and monitor enterprise-wide financial risk management frameworks.
- Oversee investment risk, market risk, credit risk, and operational risk protocols across financial subsidiaries.
- Ensure proper segregation of client assets and adherence to client money rules in regulated entities.
- Strengthen internal control systems to safeguard Group assets and minimize financial exposure.
Investor Relations & Corporate Governance
- Lead investor relations activities, ensuring transparent communication with shareholders, analysts, and the market.
- Prepare materials for AGMs, EGMs, annual reports, and statutory disclosures.
- Support the Board with financial insights, board papers, and governance reporting.
Performance Management & Business Partnering
- Evaluate financial performance of subsidiaries and improve profitability, efficiency, and cost structures.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives in finance, including automation, data analytics, and system enhancements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) or mandatory equivalent qualifications.
- MBA or master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (preferred).
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including experience in a listed entity or financial services group (preferred prior experience locally).
- Experience in capital markets, investment services, brokerage operations, or wealth management preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, corporate finance, treasury, and board-level reporting.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders including regulators, auditors, analysts, and investors.
About Almas
Our strategy is to focus on value positions in companies and industries at the forefront of transformative growth. The foundations of resilience and rational analysis – supported by our clear vision for capital market growth – have established us as a leading asset management company today.
A clear vision for the future forms the basis of all decision-making at Almas, which is complemented by agility in capital allocation to take advantage of the growth opportunities in the market.
Sales Executive
Sales Executive
📍 Location: Kegalle / Galle | Employment Type: Full-Time | Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Role Overview
The Sales Executive will be responsible for driving client acquisition and engagement for the Almas Equities Kegalle/Galle branch. This role focuses on acting as an introducer to potential customers, supporting them in understanding the equity market at a basic level, and assisting with account opening and related onboarding processes.
Key Responsibilities
Client Acquisition & Relationship Building
- Identify and engage potential clients within the region to introduce the firm's stock broking services.
- Build strong local networks and referral channels to increase client onboarding.
- Act as the first point of contact for prospects and ensure a positive client experience.
Client Education & Market Awareness (Non-Advisory)
- Provide customers with general knowledge about the equity market, trading process, and how stock broking services work.
- Conduct basic informational sessions to help clients understand the benefits and risks of equity participation.
- Clarify processes and answer client queries without offering investment advice, stock recommendations, or portfolio guidance.
Account Opening & Onboarding
- Guide clients through the full account opening process.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of account opening files and coordinate with back-office and compliance teams.
- Assist clients with digital onboarding, platform access, and troubleshooting basic platform-related issues.
Branch Operations Support
- Support daily branch operations including documentation management, follow-ups, and customer service.
- Maintain updated client records, logs, and reports for management review.
- Work collaboratively with centralized sales, compliance, and operations teams.
Sales Growth & Reporting
- Achieving monthly client acquisition and activity targets.
- Provide regular updates on market penetration, pipeline, and client interactions.
- Identify opportunities to promote the firm's services and brand within the local market.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in sales, customer relations, or financial services.
- Exposure to capital markets, banking, or financial products will be an advantage.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel within the region as needed.
About Almas
Our strategy is to focus on value positions in companies and industries at the forefront of transformative growth. The foundations of resilience and rational analysis – supported by our clear vision for capital market growth – have established us as a leading asset management company today.
A clear vision for the future forms the basis of all decision-making at Almas, which is complemented by agility in capital allocation to take advantage of the growth opportunities in the market.