Finance Lead (CFO)
Jeeon Bangladesh Limited
Total years of experience :35 years, 4 Months
Strategic planning, analytical reports with findings and recommendations, Managing and leading finance and accounts teams and related processes, legal and company secretarial affairs, supporting other functions, among others with commitments to business transformation.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Built comprehensive financial models and projection system with explicit key business assumptions and validated in google sheet
Prepared and presented monthly financial review reports, including budget vs Actual comparison with commentary, cash flow, business trend with recommendations and going forward strategies in google apps
Designed and implemented transparent internal financial and real-time expense tracking systems
Maximize margins/ returns on commercial ventures under e-commerce platforms, and also on cash assets through sound investment decisions
Ensured Legal Compliance of the company (VAT, TAX payment, Tax clearance and assessment, updating legal documents, reporting, investor expectations, etc.)
Maintain a relationship with the external and internal auditors
Set goals and objectives, and designed framework for these finance KPIs to be met
Developed strategies on boosting sales and income and credit recovery
Played advisory roles, and provided strategic recommendations on financial issues
Managed stakeholders and company secretarial, tax and legal matters
Developed own real estate business using inherited landed property at Sapahar Upazila, Naogaon district under personal capacity/ ownership. I shared/ presented my idea/ proposal on a new business/ revenue modelling, cost structure and profitability to the stakeholder/ family members. They accepted and gave me power of attorney (PoA) based on which two projects, namely, Panthonir (51 plots) and Kunjo Choya (26 plots) were developed under my leadership. I used urban housing concept on designing projects (plots) to attract buyers; new features/ facilities, include, but not limited to plot design with provision for roads, play grounds, mosque, school (Panthonir). The second phase of Panthonir with 8 plots are also ready for sale.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Contributed to earning profits for family members through cash investments
Alternate source of income generation for my family in absence of regular job
Learned converting new business idea into profitable projects
Secured family members from loss of landed property which were threatened
Contributions/ Achievements as CFO:
Provided leadership and management of Finance and Accounting functions; Contributed to earning profits and increasing value of assets, Maximized income through changing investment Portfolio, Developed strategies on boosting up sales and retaining customers, Enhanced collections of outstanding accounts receivable, Linked finance with other departments; built finance business partnership, Played advisory roles, and making strategic recommendations, among others.
Contributions/ Achievements as Company Secretary:
Played strategic and innovative roles on getting proposals approved by the Board, Provided leadership on developing policies, plans, budgets, strategies, and all other relevant working papers for the Board, Contributed to implementing Board decisions to achieve intended results, etc.
Set up business operations in Bangladesh, and building sales, finance, HR, Admin, procurement, Logistics teams, systems, reporting, sales and project management.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Created highly dynamic work environment that facilitated performance
Ensured all reporting requirements of local and home office in time
Developed strategic business plan with budget and presented to corporate
Increased sales, minimized costs transformed company to a profit earning entity
Linked all departments and implemented projects smoothly with regular monitoring
Resolved all audit and tax issues, and managed customer complaints timely
Managing functional processes relating to finance, HR and Procurement and provided leadership to the teams for smooth back-office operations aiming at targeted results.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Created high performing back-office teams and managed performance
Ensured positive cash flow for smooth implementation of project activities
Interfaced with donors and expedited disbursements of grants
Monitored cash flow projections with special focus on controlling payments
Contributed to converting opportunities into active Projects and mobilized resources
Linked back-office with all departments for smooth operation of functional activities
Ensured all reporting requirements within deadlines, audit readiness and taxation
Provided advice on the area of concern with strategic recommendations
Managing processes relating to finance, HR and Procurement and leading teams for smooth back-office operations aiming at targeted results, interfacing with Sales and Services teams, regional and corporate contacts, contributing to increase efficiency, sales and profitability and to minimize costs
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Negotiated and established strategic import finance and improved liquidity
Resolved issues relating to Account Receivables, tax, audit and employee morale
Ensured all reporting requirements in time with analysis and commentary
Played focal point roles on business planning, budgeting and monitoring
Supported on developing business proposals, costing, pricing and also negotiations
Increased profitability, minimized costs and ensured internal controls
Contributing to smooth implementation of program activities with financial support. Interfacing with Donor, Home Office and other stakeholders and a member of senior management team
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
Linked finance with other departments and ensured smooth operations
Developed budgets and monitored actual expenses against budget lines
Established robust internal control system and minimized costs
Ensured timely reporting to Donor and also to Home Office in USA
Ensured compliance of policies, local laws and passed Donor reviews
Provided advice on area of concern with strategic recommendations
Financial management, including basic courses of MBA program