Palash Kumar Paul
Mohammadpur
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at BRAC IT Services Limited, excelling in strategic financial planning and compliance management. Proven track record in enhancing financial reporting processes and driving policy development initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and team leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager- Finance & Accounts
BRAC IT Services Limited
11.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: A BRAC & BRAC BANK Company. Website: www.bracits.com
- Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial Forecasting.
- Prepare financial statements, including Profit & Loss Accounts and Balance Sheets, along with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports, adhering to IAS and IFRS standards.
- Generate periodic and ad-hoc management information reports as required by management.
- Assist and collaborate with all departments in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Consolidate and analyze financial data, such as budgets and income statement forecasts, aligning with the company's financial goals and standing.
- Consult with management to guide and influence long-term strategic decision-making.
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives impacting the finance function.
- Prepare cash flow statements and monthly budget variance reports.
- Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax, and income tax filings and other statutory returns.
- Define policy frameworks, manage compliance, and provide policy governance.
- Advise on new policy requirements and support policy changes in line with current and future legislation.
- Collaborate with auditors to prepare the company's audited accounts.
- Prepare financial dashboards and agendas for board meetings and organize board meetings and AGMs.
- Implement and improve ERP systems for enhanced financial reporting and management control.
- Review the accounting vouchers through accurate coding and posting into the ERP system.
- Maintain all financial records and books of accounts.
- Ensure the safety and confidentiality of account documents and information.
- Oversee vendor payments, employee benefits, and salary disbursement.
- Liaise with banks, vendors, technical teams, and other company stakeholders.
- Ensure proper disbursement of employee salaries and benefits.
- Assist the Head of Department in reviewing cash flow requirements to ensure adequate operational funding.
- Ensure resolution of internal and external audit queries.
- Prepare financial statements for Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, Workers' Profit Participation Fund, etc.
- Manage investment portfolios of various funds.
- A BRAC & BRAC BANK Company. Website: www.bracits.com
Accounts Officer
NEPC Consortium Power Ltd.
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: K.N. Power Services Ltd. (MNC) (Subsidy of Powertek Energy Sdn Bhd). Website: www.edra.energy
- K.N. Power Services Ltd. (MNC) (Subsidy of Powertek Energy Sdn Bhd). Website: www.edra.energy
Accounts Officer
Rising Group
01.2008 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Garments & Textile. Website: www.rising-group.com
- Garments & Textile. Website: www.rising-group.com
Education
MBA - Marketing
Victoria University of Bangladesh
01.2010
MBS - Accounting
National University
Dhaka College01.2007
B. Com (Honors) - Accounting
National University
Dhaka College01.2006
HSC - Business Studies
Dhaka College
01.2002
SSC - Science
Shibalaya Govt. High School
Shibalaya01.2000
Skills
- Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Controlling
- Financial & Management Reporting (IFRS/GAAP)
- Cash Flow, Treasury & Fund Management
- Taxation, Regulatory Compliance & Audit Coordination
- Risk Management, Internal Controls & Governance
- Investment Management & Portfolio Optimization
- ERP Systems, Financial Systems & Process Automation
- Compliance, Policy Development & Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership, Training & Organizational Development
- Problem Solving, Strategic Decision Making & Business Partnering
Certification
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION STATED IN THIS RESUME IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, I AUTHORIZE THE RECEIVER OF THIS RESUME TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS RESUME
Languages
- Fluent in Bangla
- Fluent in English
References
- Zillur Rahman FCMA, DGM, Finance & Accounts, Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited, (+88) 01787 653577, zillur.rahman@hpl.com.bd, Professional
- Bushra Shikder, Controller, Finance & Accounts, NEPC Consortium Power Ltd., (+88) 01713 143 085, bushra.shikder@powertek-bd.com, Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Reading books
- Listening to music
- Watching movies
Training
- Online course through Coursera 'Giving Helpful Feedback' authorized by University of Colorado Boulder.
- Online course through Coursera 'Managing as a Coach' authorized by University of California, Davis.
- Online course through Coursera 'Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity' authorized by University of California, Irvine.
- Daylong training 'Professional Skills Development' facilitated by G. Sumdany Don, Chief Inspirational Officer, Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy.
- 3 Daylong training 'Evolving Leaders 'Good to Great' organized by Enroute Center for Development Ltd.
- Daylong training 'Developing Customer Experience Management Strategy' organized by Beyond Rationale (Md. Mubir Mahmud Chowdhury).
- 6 Daylong training 'Income Tax, VAT and Customs' organized by The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB).
- Daylong training 'Team Building Skill' organized by Nilufer Ahmed Karim.
- 3 months long training on 'Business English Intermediate' organized by British Council.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/01/84
Home District
Manikganj
Timeline
Sr. Manager- Finance & Accounts
BRAC IT Services Limited
11.2014 - Current
Accounts Officer
NEPC Consortium Power Ltd.
02.2013 - 11.2014
Accounts Officer
Rising Group
01.2008 - 02.2013
MBA - Marketing
Victoria University of Bangladesh
MBS - Accounting
National University
B. Com (Honors) - Accounting
National University
HSC - Business Studies
Dhaka College
SSC - Science
Shibalaya Govt. High School
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