Title: Manager, Accounts
Company Name: AKIJ Motors
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
MBA/M.Com in Accounting or Finance, with BBA/B.Com (Honours) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Candidates who have completed the CA course (CA-CC), are partly qualified in CA/CMA/ACCA, or hold a completed professional accounting qualification will be preferred.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial position supervising Accounts & Finance operations.
Experience in automobile, electric vehicle, battery, manufacturing, assembly, import, trading, or dealer distribution businesses will be preferred.
Additional Requirements
Ability to independently lead and manage the Accounts & Finance Department.
Proven ability to accurately prepare and finalize the Balance Sheet and other financial statements within deadlines.
Sound knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, working capital management, and internal controls.
Practical experience in managing banking relationships, credit facilities, financing documentation, LC and import accounting, and inventory costing.
Working knowledge of applicable tax, VAT, and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience in dealer accounts, credit sales, and installment receivables will be an advantage.
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet reporting deadlines.
High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and accountability.
Job Context
Akij Motors is seeking an experienced Manager, Accounts to lead and manage its Accounts & Finance Department. The selected candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, banking relationships, internal controls, and statutory compliance across the company’s vehicle, battery, spare parts, showroom, service, assembly, and dealer operations.
The candidate must be capable of independently managing departmental operations and accurately preparing and finalizing the Balance Sheet and other financial statements within prescribed deadlines.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and coordinate the overall activities of the Accounts & Finance Department.
Ensure timely monthly and annual accounts closing, including preparation and finalization of the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, and related notes and supporting schedules.
Maintain accurate and complete books of accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
Prepare annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, payment plans, and fund requirement statements.
Liaise with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and other relevant organizations regarding credit facilities, funding requirements, financial reporting, and banking operations.
Prepare financial statements, projections, and supporting documents for financing proposals, credit assessments, and the renewal of banking facilities.
Monitor sales proceeds, dealer and customer balances, installment receivables, overdue collections, and customer advances in coordination with the Sales and Recovery teams.
Verify payment status, approved credit terms, and required financial documents before issuing accounts clearance for product delivery.
Supervise inventory accounting and ensure accurate determination of landed costs, assembly costs, and product costs for vehicles, batteries, and spare parts.
Ensure regular reconciliation of bank, cash, customer, dealer, supplier, inventory, and intercompany balances.
Manage LC and import accounting, loan repayment schedules, interest, finance costs, and related documentation.
Supervise supplier payments, payroll processing, incentives, employee advances, petty cash, and expense settlements.
Ensure timely deduction, deposit, reconciliation, and submission of applicable tax and VAT payments, returns, and supporting records.
Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure proper accounting for capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
Establish and enforce internal controls, approval procedures, and financial documentation standards.
Coordinate internal and external audits, provide required records, and resolve audit observations promptly.
Analyze product margins, business unit profitability, budget variances, and financial risks.
Submit timely financial and management reports with practical recommendations to support business decisions.
Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and develop the capabilities of the Accounts & Finance team.