Job Description

Title: General Manager - Accounts And Finance

Company Name: A Group of Companies

Vacancy: 01

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Agrabad)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting, Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance

• At least 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Age At least 40 years

Candidates must have obtained at least a First Class (or equivalent) in any two of their academic examinations.

Job Context

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented GM – Accounts to lead and oversee the company's accounting and finance functions within our shipping, logistics, and cargo delivery operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial control, reporting, budgeting, compliance, audit coordination, cash-flow management, and providing management with timely and accurate financial information for decision-making.

The position requires a hands-on finance professional with strong leadership capability, sound knowledge of accounting principles, statutory requirements, internal controls, and the ability to manage the Accounts & Finance team effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the overall Accounts & Finance function of the company and ensure efficient day-to-day financial operations.

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and financial reports.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, vouchers, bank transactions, and supporting documentation.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, bank balances, receivables, payables, and payment schedules to maintain adequate liquidity.

• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts, operating costs, and financial performance against budget.

• Analyze financial results, identify variances, control unnecessary expenditure, and provide practical recommendations to senior management.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, approval systems, and accounting policies to minimize financial and operational risks.

• Ensure timely statutory compliance relating to VAT, tax, withholding tax, payroll, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and manage external, internal, statutory, tax, and other relevant audits, including preparation of schedules, supporting documents, and responses to audit observations.

• Prepare, maintain, and organize documentation and records required for ISO 9001 audits, including financial procedures, records, evidence of controls, corrective-action documentation, and support for internal and external audit activities.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely closure of ISO 9001 audit findings, non-conformities, corrective actions, and required supporting records.

• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax/VAT authorities, consultants, suppliers, customers, and other financial stakeholders as required.

• Review contracts, invoices, commercial documents, payment terms, and financial commitments from an accounting and financial-control perspective.

• Monitor receivables and ensure effective collection procedures to improve cash conversion and reduce overdue balances.

• Oversee payroll-related accounting, staff advances, expenses, and employee-related financial records.

• Ensure proper documentation, filing, record retention, and audit trails for all financial transactions.

• Use accounting Tally software and advanced MS Excel for financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and management information.

• Develop, guide, and evaluate the Accounts & Finance team, allocate responsibilities, and ensure timely completion of work.

• Provide management with financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations relating to profitability, cost control, investment, and operational decisions.

• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and maintain professional standards of accounting and financial management.