Associate - Finance  

About Sysco LABS:  

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 55th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.  

Sysco operates 333 distribution centers across 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues and more. For fiscal year 2026, which ended June 27, 2026, the company generated sales of more than $84 billion.  

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations.  

Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer. 

The Associate - Finance will provide day-to-day operational support to the Finance team, Assist in monthly reporting and carryout Indirect Tax filing requirements while contributing to key financial processes and special projects. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide operational support to the Finance function and assist in special projects as required.  

• Support the preparation of monthly financial schedules and month-end close processes.  

• Maintain and manage the Finance petty cash float.  

• Extract and analyze financial reports from the Quickbooks  

• Prepare, document, and file VAT, WHT and other Indirect Tax Returns 

• Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department on tax-related matters 

• Support the monthly invoicing for Sri Lanka operations 

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in QuickBooks 

• Perform monthly budget variance analysis and account reconciliations 

Requirements:  

• Part qualification in ICA (Sri Lanka), CIMA (UK), ACCA (UK), or a relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.  

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a Finance and Accounting role  

• Working knowledge of SLFRS and its practical application 

• Exposure to taxation or part qualification in taxation will be an added advantage 

• Hands-on experience with accounting software is preferred 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks proactively 

• High attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Benefits: 

• Performance-based annual bonus 

• Recognition and rewards programs 

• Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes 

• Paid birthday leave 

• Team engagement allowance 

• Comprehensive health & life insurance cover (extendable to parents and in-laws) 

• Hybrid work arrangement 

Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer