Job Description

Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company Name: Guardian Life Insurance Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: 40 to 50 years

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years

Published: 13 Feb 2024

Education:
∎ Masters / Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting / Finance & Banking/ Accounting Information Systems.
∎ Professional Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 40 to 50 years
∎ Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance financial and operational priorities.
∎ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
∎ In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
∎ Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
∎ In-depth IT knowledge with advanced level of MS Excel.
∎ Experience working with ERP system.
∎ Good presentation & communication skills.
∎ Sound Knowledge on VAT & Tax.
∎ Play the required role as an active member of CAMELCO.
∎ Experience:
∎ Minimum 15 years of experience out of which 5 years should be in a leading position in any financial institution or Large Group of companies or Multinational companies.
∎ Comprehensive and practical experience with IPOs.
∎ Preferred soft skills:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement the company's financial strategy, goals, and objectives.
∎ Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to the executive team and the Board of Directors.
∎ Analyze financial trends and provide insights for decision-making.
∎ Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
∎ Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast.
∎ Provide financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives.
∎ Establish major accounting and economic objectives and policies for the company.
∎ Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to stakeholders.
∎ Ensure compliance with accounting principles, financial reporting standards and applicable industry specific standards.
∎ Communicate financial results and insights to the Management Committee, CEO and board.
∎ Add value and challenge business decisions from a financial perspective to optimize profitability, enhance financial stability, and drive sustainable growth.
∎ Ensure satisfactory controls are introduced with substantiating documentation endorsement and accessible such that all buys may pass autonomous and legislative audits.
∎ Oversee record-keeping to meet the necessities of stakeholders and concerned administrative authorities.
∎ Optimize capital structure and investment decisions.
∎ Manage cash flow and liquidity to support the company's operations.
∎ Oversee relationships with financial institutions.
∎ Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies and legal requirements.
∎ Identify and assess financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
∎ Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
∎ Provide leadership to finance team fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
∎ Collaborate with other executives in strategic decision-making and cross-functional initiatives.
∎ Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
∎ Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
∎ Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
∎ Liaison with different financial institutions and regulatory bodies i.e. IDRA, NBR, RJSC, BIDA, BSEC and other government regulatory bodies as applicable.
∎ Engage with investors, analysts and other stakeholders.
∎ Participate in investor relations activities, including earnings calls and presentations.
∎ Build and maintain relationships with external auditors and financial partners.
∎ The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of Guardian Life Insurance Ltd.’s (GLIL) Management Committee (i.e. the leadership team) and will report to the CEO. This position will be responsible for overseeing financial management, strategy and leadership collaboratively with the senior leaders across the organization to achieve our vision and business goals.
∎ Financial Strategy:
∎ Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
∎ Controlling and Reporting:
∎ Treasury and Cash Management:
∎ Compliance and Risk Management:
∎ Leadership and Collaboration:
∎ Stakeholder Relations:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Performance bonus, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Guardian Life Insurance Limited
∎ Head Office: Police Plaza Concord (13th Floor), Tower - 02, Plot # 02, Road # 144, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-1212
∎ Guardian Life Insurance Limited is the fastest growing life insurance company in the country. Its main sponsors are Apex, BRAC, and Square and other reputed local and foreign investors. Guardian Life Insurance Limited is committed to the same high values, standards and culture as espoused by our sponsors. Guardian Life Insurance Limited has a vision to bring about a positive change & trust in the life insurance business, through product and process improvement, operational efficiency, excellent service and customer focus. It was established in January 2014 and has already managed to achieve an admirable position in the Insurance Industry and aims to achieve much higher standards in the coming years. Insurance is one way of being prepared for the worst; it offers the surety that the economic part of the pain will be taken care of, Guardian Life Insurance makes every effort required to deliver the best to its customers by providing them with world class insurance and outstanding customer service. They have begun their journey with the motive of offering their customers a healthier, secure and more hopeful future.

Guardian Life Insurance assures a highly skilled and well-informed workforce united with a blend of the latest technology in order to go the extra mile for their valued customers. Innovation, proper risk management and prudent investment mechanisms are our tools in ensuring maximum financial benefits for our customers.

The paid up capital of the company is BDT 33.67 Crores and authorized capital is set at 200 Crores, Guardian Life Insurance is determined to build confidence in the hearts of our sponsors through great administration.



Guardian Life Insurance Limited is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals who have integrity, the relevant experience and a positive attitude to help us bring about the desired change in the Life Insurance industry.

Address::
∎ Head Office: Police Plaza Concord (13th Floor), Tower - 02, Plot # 02, Road # 144, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-1212
∎ Guardian Life Insurance Limited is the fastest growing life insurance company in the country. Its main sponsors are Apex, BRAC, and Square and other reputed local and foreign investors. Guardian Life Insurance Limited is committed to the same high values, standards and culture as espoused by our sponsors. Guardian Life Insurance Limited has a vision to bring about a positive change & trust in the life insurance business, through product and process improvement, operational efficiency, excellent service and customer focus. It was established in January 2014 and has already managed to achieve an admirable position in the Insurance Industry and aims to achieve much higher standards in the coming years. Insurance is one way of being prepared for the worst; it offers the surety that the economic part of the pain will be taken care of, Guardian Life Insurance makes every effort required to deliver the best to its customers by providing them with world class insurance and outstanding customer service. They have begun their journey with the motive of offering their customers a healthier, secure and more hopeful future.Guardian Life Insurance assures a highly skilled and well-informed workforce united with a blend of the latest technology in order to go the extra mile for their valued customers. Innovation, proper risk management and prudent investment mechanisms are our tools in ensuring maximum financial benefits for our customers.The paid up capital of the company is BDT 33.67 Crores and authorized capital is set at 200 Crores, Guardian Life Insurance is determined to build confidence in the hearts of our sponsors through great administration.Guardian Life Insurance Limited is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals who have integrity, the relevant experience and a positive attitude to help us bring about the desired change in the Life Insurance industry.

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Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2024

Category: Bank/Non-Bank Fin. Institution