Unit Head of General Ledger (GL) Control & Monitoring

Job Description

Title: Unit Head of General Ledger (GL) Control & Monitoring

Company Name: Mutual Trust Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

Published: 2026-02-15

Application Deadline: 2026-02-22

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or relevant discipline from a UGC-approved university; no third division/class or equivalent CGPA is allowed at any stage of the academic career.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of banking accounting and GL structure

• Understanding of Bangladesh Bank regulations

• Knowledge of IFRS / IAS

• Analytical and reconciliation skills

• Attention to detail and strong control mindset

• Ability to coordinate across departments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities & Context:

The Unit Head of GL Control & Monitoring is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the general ledger. This role ensures strong financial controls, compliant accounting practices, and high-quality financial reporting across the organization. The position typically leads month-end close, balance sheet governance, and audit coordination.

1. General Ledger & Financial Close
   • Own and manage the end-to-end GL close process (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual).
   • Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
   • Review and approve GL reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
   • Maintain chart of accounts and ensure consistent accounting treatment.

2. Control Suspense / Sundry Accounts & Governance
   • Closely monitor suspense, advance, and sundry GL accounts.
   • Ensure balances are justified, supported, and cleared within approved timelines.
   • Escalate long-outstanding and unusual items to management.
   • Design, implement, and monitor strong financial controls over GL activities.
   • Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / local GAAP.
   • Monitor balance sheet integrity, including aging, substantiation, and cleanup.
   • Identify control gaps and drive remediation initiatives.

3. Monitoring & Reporting
   • Establish KPIs and dashboards to track close performance, quality, and risks.
   • Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual trends and transactions.
   • Support management reporting with reliable and audit-ready financial data.

4. Audit & Compliance
   • Act as primary GL contact for internal and external auditors.
   • Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries efficiently.
   • Ensure compliance with SOX / internal control frameworks, if applicable.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
   • Lead, mentor, and develop the GL control and monitoring team.
   • Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, AP, AR, and business units.
   • Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.

6. Systems & Process Improvement
   • Oversee GL-related ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, Workday.
   • Lead and support system implementations and upgrades.
   • Promote automation and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Job Other Benifits:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Work Place: Work at office

Company Information:

Gender: Male and Female can apply

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

Category: Bank/ Non-Bank Fin. Institution