Experience

BRAC International Holdings B.V.
• Netherlands
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2020 - Present


ActionAid

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Audit Committee Member

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

  Independent resource person to the Audit Committee to help, suggest and give decisions with regard to internal and external audit’s recommendation in relation to risk management and controls mechanisms of the organisation. Independent resource person to the Audit Committee to help, suggest and give decisions with regard to internal and external audit’s recommendation in relation to risk management and controls mechanisms of the organisation.



BRAC

• Bangladesh
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Finance & IT

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

  A member of core management team in BRAC International Myanmar office. This role is responsible for delivering key business and financial results through leading the teams in financial planning & reporting, ICT, tax & treasury and statutory financials. In addition to this I worked as a core team member for business development, donor and investors relationship development, product analysis , market analysis , capacity development of staffs. The role directly interacts with HQ, Country Rep, Senior executives and board members to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.• The development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.• Lead and develop finance, treasury and ICT teams.• Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.• Present annual accounts to investors.• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.• Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including beneficiaries and advisors.• Product’s feasibility analysis. • Finding our possible options for access to finance.• FoRex management. Show less

• Acting Country Representative

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017



EY

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

  -Overall client engagement management process including planning, reviewing, completion and reporting. Maintain strong relationship with clients, in addition to being the first point of contact. Ensure compliance of the financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/ GAAP/Group instructions.- Search for business development opportunities for clients.- Set up initial budget for engagements and measured costs against budgets.- Provide support to other team members through effective coaching and appropriate delegation.Development of engagement team through on job training and resource management for all audit ,tax and advisory engagements.- Ensuring compliance with firm’s risk management policies and procedures. Show less

• Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

  Managing projects and economics: Accountable for complete audit process encompassing risk assessment, planning, time budgeting, coordinating, supervising, billing and new service development. Ensuring usage of e-Audit on all the clients and drafting final documents for review by partner along with the finalization of financial statements in accordance with IFRSs/GAAP and International/local reporting framework.;Applying technical and commercial expertise - Conducting technical research to substantiate, challenge or remedy client position related to accounting, auditing or industry issues and effective management of audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters;Career development of staff - Assisting with the career development of team members. Providing timely guidance and establishing a team spirited environment through a positive and proactive leadership style; andBuilding and strengthening relationships - Constantly interacting with clients, identifying opportunities to sell firm services which add value to the client and that display an understanding of the client's competitive situation. Show less



Rocket Internet Myanmar

• Head of Finance

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

  1. Financial Management & Accounting • Monthly reports for a high volume of activity and in multi currency • Monitor RI financial performance and ensure on time financial reports to stakeholders. 2. Budgeting, Planning, Financial Analysis and Reporting • Budget preparation, processes and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers • Regular review business plan and strategic plan for the growth of the RI and its profitability. • Develop 3 and 5 year projections with senior management. • Coach and trained up staffs in use of financial information. 3. Internal Controls • Coordinate External audits and manage those audits in conjunction with HQ finance team. • Draft timely and complete management responses to internal and financial audit and follow up on corrective action plans as required to ensure that audit findings are monitored and responses satisfied. 4. Treasury Management • Liquidity management for long term expenditure and Operating expenses. • Liaison with Banks for locally-held accounts and monitor exchange rates to make timely decisions regarding drawdowns and cash transfers. 5. Fixed asset and Inventory Management. 6. Payroll management Show less

• Financial Analyst

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  • To review staff advances and to identify the gaps in managing and controlling the advances with a clear action plan. • To review the existing Monthly Financial Management Report and to make a user friendly & effective management report for the managers/ budget holders. • To support the finance team for achieving the Top 10 Basics of Financial Management identified by the ActionAid International. • To work closely with Finance and HR team for their Capacity Building. • To develop partner organizations’ standard reporting procedure based on the MoU and to analyze their reports. • To support the finance team to develop Organization’s and Project Budgets by following required requirements of organization and Donor and help them to do Budget based analysis. • To support finance team and management through developing Financial Risks and advise for its management actions. • To standardize monthly management reporting procedure and Exception report procedure for monthly Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting. • To support HR team in payroll management procedure such as development of payroll system including monthly salary payment, tax calculation, gratuity calculation, automated payslip communication and salary reconciliation. • To support team during external and internal audit work. • Any other as and when organization’s need arise. Achievement • Successfully implemented monthly reporting packages both for in country and head office. • Updated payroll system • Develop accounts manual of ActionAid Myanmar. • Develop FoRex Mangement policy and package of ActionAid Myanmar. • Automated advance monitoring system. • Successfully conducted capacity building training for field office staffs. Show less


Private Business & Financial Consultant
• India
• Utilities
• Business & Financial consultant

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015


KPMG

• Brazil
• Construction

• Senior -Audit ,Tax & Advisory Services

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2013

  •Statutory & External Audit: Develop audit plan, monitor, review and finalize audit of various local and multinational manufacturing and trading companies, telecom companies, banks and non-banking financial institutions companies and non-government organization. Review the Financial Statements to ensure compliance with Bangladesh Financial Reporting Standards/International Financial Reporting Standards (BFRS/IFRS), the Companies Act, the Securities and Exchange Rules and other applicable laws and regulations. Assisting in preparation of Financial Statements and advising on appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions. • Special audit: Review of financial statements, group reporting, certification of dividend, technical fees and royalty regarding outward remittance, turnover, creditors for amalgamation purpose, and review/audit of receipts and payments account. • Advisory of Tax and VAT and repatriation of foreign currency: Advising on VAT and Tax planning and compliance requirements of VAT, Tax, Foreign Exchange Regulation Act and laws. Review of income tax computations along with relevant schedules. • Internal Control System review: Review the Internal Control System and accounting support regarding finance functions, sales and debtor controls, accounts payables and procurement procedure, revenue recognition and key accounting policies. •Portfolio Review of Financial Institution: This includes the review of assets (loan) and liabilities of Financial Institution under the special assignment to check the financial health of the institute, advice the assets classification and assets impairment provisioning, etc. •Developing fixed assets policies, Accounts Manuals, Internal audit and Risk management Manuals for various clients of KPMG. Show less



Information Solutions Ltd.

• Bangladesh
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  Internship Internship