The company is the leading authorized importer & distributor of several automobile brands in a South Asian country. Brands represented include Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Hyundai and Ssangyong. The business has been the market leader for the past decade & collectively accounts for over 50% of new cars sold each year in the country. The company employs over 200 people.

Job Title: General Manager (GM) (No. Of Vacancy: 1)

Reporting

The GM will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing all finance-related activities of the Automotive Sector in Bangladesh.

As a key management team, this role will have direct reporting to the local CFO, and functional reporting to Headquarters’ Finance Head in Singapore.

Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support and key liaison for local CEO & CFO  in directing and overseeing all aspects of the Finance & Accounts functions in Bangladesh:
• Monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Quarterly review and corrective actions
• Annual budgeting and auditing
• Develop local financial reporting to align with Head office reporting requirements
• Conduct  quarterly finance head meetings to discuss financial performance, financial / regulatory / tax developments
• Train the Finance Unit on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Prepare annual budgeting process & project proposals (e.g. expansion projects with projections and pay back).
• Maintain good relations with our existing banks and present loan applications/renewals with the individual Finance Heads.

Operational

• Support CFO in all financial matters and advisories
• Setup an internal authorization & signatory matrix in key areas:

• Contractual/Trade Purchases
• Capital investment
• Cheque signatory

• Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place, monitor and review periodically.
• Review monthly operating reports for accuracy, completeness and major variances between actual and budget results.
• Ensure monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analysis are submitted on time.
• Assist local Finance Heads in area of monitoring and controlling accounts receivables and payables.
• Assist cash management activities to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and improve profitability.
• Assist the yearly audit and tax filing to align with regulatory requirements.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree / ACCA (Level 3) at an accredited college/university locally or overseas.
• Chartered Accountant / CPA from an internationally recognized accounting institution.
• An MBA from an accredited or internationally recognized university preferred.
• 10 years’ commercial working experience with the last 5 years in Comptrollership level.
• Proficient in financial accounting software, MS Excel and Office.
• Possesses both leadership qualities and able to play a hands-on role.
• Should be smart, intelligent, reliable and trustworthy.
• Attractive compensation package will be offered to deserving candidates.

Candidates fulfilling the above mentioned requirement are encouraged to submit their CV along with a recent passport size color photograph on / before 10th May 2015.