Title: Vice President - Finance & Accounts
Company Name: LR Global Bangladesh Asset Management Company Limited
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Qualified Chartered Accountant
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ LR Global is the most experienced and professional Investment Management company in Bangladesh and has been investing in Bangladesh market since early 2000. Our strong track record of more than 20 years in frontier markets has given us an edge on investing in less transparent markets, leveraging our tested investment process executed by an EXPERIENCED team of professionals. Our extensive experience and proven track record of converting obstacles of these market into opportunities has allowed LR Global managed funds to materially outperform (annualized alpha of 4.1% since 2010) the benchmark index. In Bangladesh market, we have over USD 125 MM exposure in both public and private equities.
∎ In addition to investing in publicly listed companies, we also directly invest in target companies in high potential sectors including - financial services/Fintech, healthcare, digital marketing and consumer products. We also invest our own capital and, unlike traditional venture capital firms, we do not operate as a venture fund. As a result, we are highly selective & have greater flexibility with regards to structuring and investment time horizons for the right opportunities.
∎ We are looking for a potential candidate who has excellent capacity in Financial Control & Planning, analysis, detailed due diligence to overseeing key functions & execution with strong follow up skills. Interested candidates should expect a challenging environment in which multiple tasks will be assigned at a time, and that too need to be done within tight deadlines. Only candidates with strong multitasking ability and organization skills are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Execution - The person will be responsible for executing all the financial strategies across multiple entities as guided by the CEO. (S)He will not only achieve and surpass financial goals but also collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement plans for the rapid growth of the organization.
∎ Monitoring and Evaluation - The person will measure the effectiveness and efficiency of all financial processes (both internal and external) and take corrective measures if there is any material deviation from stipulated guidelines. (S)He has to make sure that the entire finance of the business is running smoothly with necessary compliance.
∎ Reporting/ Follow Up - (S)he has to provide timely and complete reports (to the CEO) on the overall financial condition of the businesses and explain the causes if there is any material deviation (10%) from the assigned goals.
∎ Planning and Analyzing - The person will have to work rigorously on how to improve the overall financial performance and share the plans in detail with the senior management. During and after the execution of a plan, he needs to analyze critically every financial decision and change/adjust accordingly.
∎ Leadership - This position demands a strong leader who can recruit, guide, motivate and retain people to drive the employees for gaining higher efficiency over time.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10+ years of strong operational experience in a senior management role
∎ Demonstrated experience of handling multiple projects across separate entities
∎ Establish and implement financial systems, controls, and measurement systems to assure fiscal integrity as well as accurate and timely financial and management reporting.
∎ Direct and coordinate the annual budget planning processes, controlling the tone and prioritization for initiatives and make recommendations to support of the short and long-term needs of the company.
∎ Maintaining liaison with Banks and other Financial Institutions, Board of Investment, Bangladesh Bank, NBR, RJSC consultants and other external stake holders regarding financial issues, in-ward/out-ward remittances, various approvals, and statutory compliance and reporting.
∎ Perform operationally focused financial analysis and intelligence gathering to support strategic and business development initiatives.
∎ Develop and manage budget, regularly update financial forecasts to compare results versus budget, short- and long-term financial projections, company cash position, current risks and probabilities.
∎ Direct ongoing analysis of company's capital requirements to ensure optimal capitalization and availability of funds as needed.
∎ Ensure compliance and accurate reporting with regard to all regulatory matters.
∎ Recommend opportunities for profit improvement, productivity enhancement and cost reduction, and run timely scenario analysis to aid decision makings.
∎ Deal with the auditors, bankers, external advisers, investors and other representative bodies, trade associations, Government departments, and other regulatory authorities.
Salary:
∎ Base salary will be market competitive
Application Deadline: September 30, 2019
Company Information:
∎ LR Global Bangladesh Asset Management Company Limited
∎ Business : LR Global Bangladesh is an affiliate of LR Global Partners a New York based Asset Management Company operating in Bangladesh. It is the most experienced and only multinational asset management company in Bangladesh with a strong track record, and a dynamic team with strong local knowledge. LR Global Bangladesh Asset Management Company obtained asset management license in late 2008. The company launched its first mutual fund in February 04, 2010. Total asset (including future mandates) managed by LR Global Bangladesh is USD 172mn (USD 120mn currently invested and USD 52mm commitments). LR Global has a strong track record of investing in frontier markets for over 17 years, significantly more than any other asset managers in Bangladesh. Our extensive experience and proven track record of converting obstacles of the frontier market into opportunities, has allowed our onshore investors and issuers have remarkable confidence in us and entrusted us with the management of the mutual funds sponsored by 14 of the top financial institutions.
Category: Accounting/Finance
Read Before Apply: As LR Global is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates regardless of gender and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you think you are fit for this position, send your resume.
Source: bdjobs.com