Accountant – Tax | Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC | Colombo

Accountant – Tax

📍 Colombo  ·  🕐 Full-Time  ·  🏢 Onsite  ·  📊 Accountancy & Finance

About Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB)

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) is Sri Lanka’s largest private sector commercial bank by asset base, with a network of 254 branches, 476 ATMs, and over 5 million customers. HNB has been rated as the Best Bank in Sri Lanka multiple years running by Global Finance, Euromoney, and The Banker. As a systemically important bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, HNB plays a pivotal role in the country’s financial system and employs over 6,500 staff across all provinces.

Role Overview

HNB PLC is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant – Tax to join their Finance Division. This specialist role is responsible for the bank’s tax compliance, tax planning, and liaising with tax authorities. The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of Sri Lanka’s banking taxation landscape.

Location: Colombo (HNB Head Office)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file all tax returns for HNB PLC including income tax, VAT/S-VAT, WHT, economic service charge, and other applicable taxes
• Ensure full compliance with the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 and all CBSL regulatory requirements for licensed commercial banks
• Manage tax provisioning, deferred tax calculations, and tax-related disclosures in financial statements under SLFRS
• Conduct tax research and provide technical tax guidance to management on proposed transactions and business decisions
• Liaise with the Department of Inland Revenue, tax consultants, and external auditors on tax-related matters
• Support tax due diligence for banking products, new services, and corporate transactions
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory guidance and assess impact on the bank
• Prepare tax planning strategies to optimise the bank’s effective tax rate in compliance with applicable law

Requirements

• Associate Member of CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, or ACCA (mandatory)
• Full or part qualification in a taxation course conducted by The Institute of Taxation of Sri Lanka or CA Sri Lanka will be a distinct advantage
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualifying experience in tax, with exposure to taxation in the banking and financial services sector
• Experience in a reputed audit firm (Big Four or top-tier national firm) is highly preferred
• Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical skills with high accuracy in financial data
• Self-motivated with effective interpersonal and negotiation skills

What HNB Offers

• Market-leading compensation package
• HNB Staff Banking Facilities at preferential rates
• Comprehensive health, dental, and group life insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Career development within Sri Lanka’s largest private bank
• Opportunities for international banking exposure