Title: Accountant/Finance
Company Name: Royal Marina Holdings PLC
Vacancy: 03
Age: 18 to 35 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Professional CertificationsThe "alphabet soup" of accounting titles can be confusing, but each serves a specific career path:CPA (Certified Public Accountant): The most versatile and recognized credential. It is essential for auditing, tax filing for public companies, and high-level corporate roles.CMA (Certified Management Accountant): Focuses on internal strategy, cost accounting, and decision-making. Ideal for those Experience wanting to move into executive roles like CFO or Controller.CIA (Certified Internal Auditor): The primary designation for those specializing in internal controls and risk management.CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor): A specialized path at the intersection of accounting and IT, focusing on data security and system audits.ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): A globally recognized certification (highly prevalent in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East) focused on international accounting standards
The day-to-day tasks of an accountant generally fall into three buckets: Compliance , Analysis , and Operations .
Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheets, P&L, and Cash Flow).
General Ledger Management: Reconciling bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure every cent is accounted for.
Tax Compliance: Managing tax filings (VAT, GST, or Sales Tax) and ensuring the company stays on the right side of local and federal laws.
Accounts Payable/Receivable: Overseeing the money coming in (billing) and going out (vendors/payroll).
Audit Support: Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors to verify financial integrity.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Partnering with department heads to track actual spend against projected budgets.
Context defines how the work is done. An accountantʼs focus shifts significantly depending on the environment:
1. The Startup Context In a fast-paced startup, an accountant is often a "department of one."
Focus: Burn rate, cash runway, and setting up scalable systems from scratch.
Vibe: Scrappy, agile, and heavily reliant on cloud-based software (QuickBooks, Xero).
2. The Corporate/Enterprise Context In a large organization, the role is highly specialized (e.g., "Senior Tax Accountant" or "Fixed Asset Accountant").
Focus: Internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and complex ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
Vibe: Structured, deadline-driven (the "month-end close" is sacred), and collaborative across global teams.
3. The Public Accounting Context (CPA Firms) Here, the accountant works for a firm that serves multiple clients.
Focus: Billable hours, diverse industry exposure, and high-level advisory or auditing services.
Vibe: High pressure, seasonal (Tax Season), and heavily focused on professional standards