Ali Solayem Chowdhury
Dhaka
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Receivable Manager with extensive experience in invoicing, payment tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Adept at leveraging QuickBooks and Advanced Excel to maintain accurate financial records and optimize cash flow. Skilled in analyzing receivables data, identifying trends, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance collection efficiency and minimize bad debts. Proven ability to streamline AR processes, improve ERP systems, and lead high-performing finance teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager (Remote)
Bardown Sports Inc.
Ontario
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Bardown Sports, Inc. - Lifestyle hockey apparel brand based in Canada.
- Supervise and mentor a team of AR specialists, providing guidance to improve performance, and maintain compliance with company policies.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts, implementing effective collection strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
- Resolve client inquiries and disputes by coordinating with internal departments, and ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline AR processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving cash flow management.
- Prepare monthly AR reports and present key insights to management, supporting decision-making with accurate financial data.
- Drive process improvements, and contribute to the implementation of automated ERP systems for better AR tracking and reporting.
Sr. Manager - Finance & Operations
Disaster Management Watch
Dhaka
06.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: DM WATCH is a leading think tank based in Bangladesh.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, optimizing financial health and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and compliance procedures to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with senior management to drive strategic initiatives, cost-saving measures, and profitability improvements.
- Lead and mentor a finance team, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to financial laws and industry standards.
- Work closely with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors, to manage financial relationships.
Chief Accounts Officer (CAO)
RYANS Computers Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: RYANS is a leading IT retail chain in Bangladesh, offering a wide range of technology products and solutions.
- Oversee financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and supervise a team of accountants, providing training and guidance to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Prepare financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Monitor cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to optimize working capital management.
Internal Auditor
Air Asia Bangladesh
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Air Asia Bangladesh is a low-cost airline based in Bangladesh
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks through the implementation of effective risk management strategies
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the integrity of financial transactions
- Air Asia Bangladesh is a low-cost airline based in Bangladesh
Trainee Accountant
Chowdhury, Bhattachargee & Co. CA
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Chowdhury, Bhattachargee, & Co. is a Chartered Accounting firm providing audit and advisory services in Bangladesh
- Assisted in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and audit reports in compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted bank reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
- Supported senior accountants in analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and reviewing client accounts.
Education
Member -
Institute of Public Accountants
Australia12-2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Information System
United International University
Bangladesh01.2014
Certified Accounting Technician -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom01.2009
Higher Secondary Certificate - Business Studies
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
01.2006
Skills
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Budgeting and Variance Reporting
- Project Management
- Compliance and Audit
- Debt Collection
- QuickBooks Online
- Financial Reporting
- AR Aging Management
- Cash Management
- Deposit Verification
- Advance MS Excel & Data Analysis
Training
- Internal Auditor, Integrated Management Systems (IMS), Based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
- VAT Registration & Turnover Tax Enlistment, National Board of Revenue (NBR)
- Diagnosing the Financial Health of a Business, Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)
- Financial Planning, Sydney TAFE
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)
- Management for a Competitive Edge, International College of Management, Sydney
Languages
Bangla
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager (Remote)
Bardown Sports Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager - Finance & Operations
Disaster Management Watch
06.2020 - Current
Chief Accounts Officer (CAO)
RYANS Computers Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2020
Internal Auditor
Air Asia Bangladesh
01.2015 - 12.2018
Trainee Accountant
Chowdhury, Bhattachargee & Co. CA
01.2012 - 12.2014
Member -
Institute of Public Accountants
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Information System
United International University
Certified Accounting Technician -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Higher Secondary Certificate - Business Studies
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School
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