Amit Barua
Senior Manager (Audit & Financial Advisory)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Summary
- Being a manager in corporate arena have expertise to handle professional challenge by interpersonal skills & knowledge acquired through academic & institutional pathway.
- Always hunger to address myself with updated knowledge that is relevant to profession essential solving difficult task.
- Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy through prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Audit Manager
M M Rahman & Co. Chartered Accountants
Chittagong
09.2022 - Current
- Supervise the assigned team for ensuring more accountability in the audit of Financial Report of organizations, as per International Standard on Audit (ISA), country-specific standards, and legislations.
- Preparation of Financial Report for organizations as per compliance of IFRS, IAS, and BSEC guidelines and Companies Act.
- Assisting the organization with compliance of IFRS and IAS to prepare Financial Report.
- Conducting due diligence assessment as per requirement of the organization and supervising the assigned team by setting proper standards and guidelines.
- Assisting the organization by assisting in product cost analysis, treasury management, working capital assessment, and investment appraisal of new venture.
- Preparation of guidelines and operating procedures as per industry-specific law, reporting framework, corporate governance, and conduct TOR-based internal audit.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Implemented risk management framework, mitigating potential threats to project success and company operations.
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Lub-rref (Bangladesh) Limited
Chittagong
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
- Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
- Evaluated existing accounting systems, identifying areas of improvement for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Established solid relationships with external partners including banks, auditors, vendors, and clients to support business objectives.
- Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization.
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing streamlined processes for budgeting and forecasting.
- Successfully managed diverse portfolios of assets while mitigating risks and maximizing returns on investments.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Supervised the Accounts & Finance team members to record daily financial transactions as per accurate norms and principles.
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Petromax LPG Limited
Dhaka
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the successful completion of audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, aligning financial resources with organizational objectives.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy with meticulous record-keeping and data analysis.
- Partnered with Human Resources to administer payroll operations accurately, ensuring timely compensation for all employees.
- Ensured timely and accurate month-end closing procedures, facilitating prompt financial reporting to stakeholders.
- Mentored junior finance team members, offering guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular variance analyses to identify discrepancies between actual and forecasted results, enabling proactive adjustments to financial plans as needed.
- Supported the implementation of new accounting standards, working closely with senior management to ensure a smooth transition and full compliance.
- Troubleshot complex accounting issues, applying problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records promptly.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
Articled Audit Assistant
Grant Thornton Bangladesh (Howlader Yunus & Co )
Dhaka
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits efficiently and maintain client satisfaction.
- Performed reconciliations of account balances to ensure accurate reporting in the company's financial statements.
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports outlining audit findings, recommendations, and required follow-up actions for management review.
- Ensured timely completion of audit assignments by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload.
- Continuously improved auditing skills through attending relevant training courses and staying current on industry developments.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues and develop appropriate recommendations for resolution.
- Carried out tests of controls on key business processes to evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed deadlines effectively while working on multiple engagements simultaneously to deliver high-quality work within established timeframes.
- Provided valuable insights by analyzing financial data and identifying trends or anomalies.
- Detected internal control deficiencies and suggested corrective measures.
- Prepared year-end journal entries to prepare for annual audit.
- Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure.
Education
MBA - Accounting & Information Systems
University Of Dhaka
Dhaka 02.2012 - 02.2013
BBA - Accounting & Information Systems
University of Dhaka
Dhaka 02.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Annual Audit Plans
Client Relationship Management
Audit Planning
Data Analytics
Risk Management
Compliance Monitoring
Internal Controls
Risk Assessment
Financial Reporting
Cost Analysis & Financial Planning
Investment & working capital analysis
Accomplishments
Professional Achievement
Completed 1700 marks out of 1800 marks for becoming a Chartered Accountant. Achieved Course Completion Certificate as articled student from Grant Thornton Bangladesh (Howlader Yunus & Co. Chartered Accountant)
Languages
Bengali
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
Travelling
Reading
Cooking
Pet
Timeline
Senior Audit Manager
M M Rahman & Co. Chartered Accountants
09.2022 - Current
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Lub-rref (Bangladesh) Limited
01.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Petromax LPG Limited
02.2017 - 12.2018
Articled Audit Assistant
Grant Thornton Bangladesh (Howlader Yunus & Co )
07.2013 - 06.2016
MBA - Accounting & Information Systems
University Of Dhaka
02.2012 - 02.2013
BBA - Accounting & Information Systems
University of Dhaka
02.2008 - 12.2011
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