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
Skills Required
- Part qualification in ICA Sri Lanka, CIMA UK, ACCA UK, or a relevant bachelor's degree in Finance or 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
- Hands-on experience with accounting software
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks proactively
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
