GM / Head of Accounting, Finance & Commercial

Job Description

Title: GM / Head of Accounting, Finance & Commercial

Company Name: Knit Composite RMG (Ready-Made Garments)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 40 to 50 years

Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Experience:
∎ 15 to 20 years

Published: 24 Apr 2025

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 40 to 50 years
∎ CA/CMA qualified or finalist preferred; MBA in Finance/Accounting from a reputable institution is acceptable.
∎ 15–18+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Commercial, or Accounting roles in manufacturing, export-based, or transformation-intensive industries.
∎ Strong knowledge of commercial banking, inventory valuation, and manufacturing costing.
∎ Proven experience leading ERP/financial systems implementation and driving automation.
∎ Excellent command of financial reporting, compliance, and data analysis.
∎ Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.Key Attributes
∎ Strategic mindset with operational execution ability.
∎ Empathetic and people-focused, able to mentor and build a future-ready team.
∎ High integrity, results-driven, and calm under pressure.
∎ Tech-savvy and process-oriented, with a passion for transformation.
∎ Qualifications & Experience
∎ CA/CMA qualified or finalist preferred; MBA in Finance/Accounting from a reputable institution is acceptable.
∎ 15–18+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Commercial, or Accounting roles in manufacturing, export-based, or transformation-intensive industries.
∎ Strong knowledge of commercial banking, inventory valuation, and manufacturing costing.
∎ Proven experience leading ERP/financial systems implementation and driving automation.
∎ Excellent command of financial reporting, compliance, and data analysis.
∎ Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.Key Attributes
∎ Strategic mindset with operational execution ability.
∎ Empathetic and people-focused, able to mentor and build a future-ready team.
∎ High integrity, results-driven, and calm under pressure.
∎ Tech-savvy and process-oriented, with a passion for transformation.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
∎ Provide strategic guidance and financial insight to the Managing Director and executive team for key decision-making.
∎ Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
∎ Lead investment and capital planning aligned with business expansion, digitization, and cost-efficiency goals.
∎ Implement and monitor financial controls, policies, and procedures to support growth and governance.
∎ Manage all commercial functions including L/C management, export documentation, buyer payments, and trade finance.
∎ Optimize working capital through receivables, payables, and bank relationship management.
∎ Lead commercial risk assessment, credit control, and ensure seamless coordination with Merchandising, Shipping, and Production.
∎ Establish and oversee inventory control systems to ensure valuation accuracy, movement tracking, and waste minimization.
∎ Align inventory data with financial records and implement digitized inventory management tools.
∎ Monitor material costing and ensure margin visibility across styles and orders.
∎ Partner with production and supply chain to drive cost-efficiency and inventory discipline.
∎ Drive the transition from manual systems to digital finance and commercial processes.
∎ Lead ERP/accounting software implementation (e.g., Zoho Books or equivalent) and integrate real-time dashboards for visibility.
∎ Reduce paper dependency, automate reporting, and digitize inventory, finance, and commercial records.
∎ Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, audit standards, export compliance, and buyer reporting requirements.
∎ Manage external audits, banking due diligence, and ensure accuracy in documentation and statutory filings.
∎ Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.Key Attributes
∎ Strategic mindset with operational execution ability.
∎ Empathetic and people-focused, able to mentor and build a future-ready team.
∎ High integrity, results-driven, and calm under pressure.
∎ Tech-savvy and process-oriented, with a passion for transformation.
∎ About Us:
∎ We are a forward-looking, knit composite RMG manufacturer entering a bold phase of transformation. We’re shifting from outdated, manual operations to a data-driven, digitized, and sustainable factory of the future. Our commitment to modernization includes sustainable finance, digital reporting, inventory optimization, and smarter commercial management.
∎ We are seeking a visionary yet practical GM / Head of Accounting, Finance & Commercial to lead this transformation—bringing structure, strategy, and innovation to our financial and commercial operations.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Strategic Finance Leadership
∎ Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
∎ Provide strategic guidance and financial insight to the Managing Director and executive team for key decision-making.
∎ Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
∎ Lead investment and capital planning aligned with business expansion, digitization, and cost-efficiency goals.
∎ Implement and monitor financial controls, policies, and procedures to support growth and governance.
∎ Commercial & Export Operations
∎ Manage all commercial functions including L/C management, export documentation, buyer payments, and trade finance.
∎ Optimize working capital through receivables, payables, and bank relationship management.
∎ Lead commercial risk assessment, credit control, and ensure seamless coordination with Merchandising, Shipping, and Production.
∎ Inventory & Costing Oversight
∎ Establish and oversee inventory control systems to ensure valuation accuracy, movement tracking, and waste minimization.
∎ Align inventory data with financial records and implement digitized inventory management tools.
∎ Monitor material costing and ensure margin visibility across styles and orders.
∎ Partner with production and supply chain to drive cost-efficiency and inventory discipline.
∎ Digitization & Process Modernization
∎ Drive the transition from manual systems to digital finance and commercial processes.
∎ Lead ERP/accounting software implementation (e.g., Zoho Books or equivalent) and integrate real-time dashboards for visibility.
∎ Reduce paper dependency, automate reporting, and digitize inventory, finance, and commercial records.
∎ Risk Management, Compliance & Governance
∎ Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, audit standards, export compliance, and buyer reporting requirements.
∎ Manage external audits, banking due diligence, and ensure accuracy in documentation and statutory filings.
∎ Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.Key Attributes
∎ Strategic mindset with operational execution ability.
∎ Empathetic and people-focused, able to mentor and build a future-ready team.
∎ High integrity, results-driven, and calm under pressure.
∎ Tech-savvy and process-oriented, with a passion for transformation.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
∎ Be part of an ambitious journey to digitize and decarbonize a legacy RMG business.
∎ Build and lead a best-in-class finance and commercial function from the ground up.
∎ Directly influence high-stakes decisions and long-term growth.
∎ Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
∎ Be part of an ambitious journey to digitize and decarbonize a legacy RMG business.
∎ Build and lead a best-in-class finance and commercial function from the ground up.
∎ Directly influence high-stakes decisions and long-term growth.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Company Information:
∎ Knit Composite RMG (Ready-Made Garments)

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 5 May 2025

Category: Accounting/Finance

Interested By University

University Percentage (%)
National University 27.93%
University of Dhaka 10.34%
Jagannath University 6.03%
University of Chittagong 2.07%
Asian University of Bangladesh 1.38%
University of Rajshahi 1.21%
Dhaka College 1.21%
ICAB 1.03%
Stamford University Bangladesh 1.03%
North South University 1.03%

Interested By Age Range

Age Range Percentage (%)
20-30 4.66%
31-35 7.24%
36-40 19.66%
40+ 68.28%

Interested By Salary Range

Salary Range Percentage (%)
0-20K 3.63%
20K-30K 1.21%
30K-40K 2.25%
40K-50K 2.94%
50K+ 89.98%

Interested By Experience Range

Experience Range Percentage (%)
0 years (Freshers) 3.10%
0.1 - 1 years 2.59%
1.1 - 3 years 4.14%
3.1 - 5 years 2.76%
5+ years 87.41%

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