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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Teaching Experience
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
References
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CV Of Rokhsana Akter

CV Of Rokhsana Akter

Dhaka,Bangladesh

Summary

Seasoned accountant with over 10+ years of expertise in financial reporting, business partnering, tax, and auditing. Transitioning from a KPMG trainee to various roles at Unilever Bangladesh, I've successfully managed diverse areas, including financial reporting, taxation, auditing, compliance, bank financing, and project management. Currently, I hold the position of Reporting and Control Manager at Unilever Bangladesh Limited.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager-Reporting & Control

Unilever Bangladesh Limited
, Dhaka,
09.2021 - Current
  • Business partnering for reporting and control support.
  • Coordinate with OC & 3PSP for timely reporting, troubleshooting, and smooth closing. Country SPOC for smooth TBR, CLM and NFD call.
  • GFCF control compliance: Implementation, monitoring and coordinate FCA testing
  • Group reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual for V100 and V800): resolve queries and implement global projects/communications.
  • Coordinate and complete statutory reporting (annual audit), quarterly reporting (review report) within stringent timeframes.
  • Ensure provident fund and gratuity fund related valuation,reporting and audit activities.
  • Country SPOC for lease-related recording and reporting (IFRS 16).
  • Finance IOP preparation and presentation for the relevant function.
  • Schedule of authority preparation, cascade, and circulation.
  • Ensure operating effectiveness and efficiency by preparing SOPs and Desktop Procedures (DTP).
  • Coordinate and present for MC review on a quarterly basis.
  • Arrange training/sessions for stakeholders on control and reporting requirements at regular intervals.

Manager - Taxation

Unilever Bangladesh Limited
, Dhaka,
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Annual corporate tax computation and return submission for the Company
  • Transfer pricing reporting, and documentation for relevant international transactions.
  • Submission of withholding tax & VAT return on monthly and half yearly basis to relevant tax authority.
  • Respond and resolve tax related queries and audit issues from tax authority.
  • Review and implement of Finance Act changes and lobbying with tax authorities on various aspects.
  • Tax related reporting to local management and group (effective tax computation, tax expense analysis, reconciliation, WHT related deduction).
  • Business partnering for various digital agendas, business model and WHT computation along with implementation of global projects.

Finance Manager

Lakdhanavi Limited
, Dhaka,
03.2015 - 10.2017
  • Financial statements preparation, variance analysis and presenting to Management/Board (monthly & annually)
  • Coordinating and finalization of annual audit/statutory audit as well as group reporting.
  • Preparation of monthly import plan, coordinate the entire import process from banking facility opening to landed cost computation
  • Working capital forecasting, receivables, payables and finance cost optimization
  • Syndicated loan processing, documentation and monthly/quarterly repayment and loan compliances reporting.
  • Reviewing bank facilities, insurance and supplier’s facilities annually.
  • Regulatory compliance adherence (reporting to central bank, Board of Investment, Security Exchange commission)
  • Lead and groom the reporting & Control team (3 person)

Trainee Accountant

KPMG
, Dhaka,
01.2012 - 02.2015

• Conducted multiple audit and review engagements of private, public and listed entities across various industries, including manufacturing, banking, non-banking, service and other sectors

• Evaluated compliance of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), Bangladesh Bank guidelines and relevant laws and regulations

• Performed audit and review procedures in accordance with International Standards of Auditing (ISAs), International Standards of Review Engagement (ISREs) and agreed upon procedures

• Collaborated with KPMG LLP (UK) and performed integrated audit in accordance with PCAOB Auditing Standards (AS)

Education

MBA (AIS, University of Dhaka) -

12.2017

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -

06.2011

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) -

06.2007

HSC in Science from Dhaka City College -

01.2004

SSC in Science from Adamjee Girls’ High School -

01.2002

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Analysis and Dashboard Preparation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Compliance Knowledge (GFCF and Sox control)
  • SAP ECC (RTR and S2P)
  • Communication and presentation Skills

Teaching Experience

Senior Lecturer. Bangladesh Institute of Management Studies (BIMS )

 2009 - 2011

Certification

  • SAP (FICO) learning certificate
  • Advanced excel learners certificate

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

Unilever Group Annual Report and Accounts Validation FY 2019.

(Arranged by Unilever PLC, duration- 3 months, 1 month worked at Unilever PLC, UK with GCAD team)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager-Reporting & Control

Unilever Bangladesh Limited
09.2021 - Current

Manager - Taxation

Unilever Bangladesh Limited
10.2017 - 08.2021

Finance Manager

Lakdhanavi Limited
03.2015 - 10.2017

Trainee Accountant

KPMG
01.2012 - 02.2015

MBA (AIS, University of Dhaka) -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) -

HSC in Science from Dhaka City College -

SSC in Science from Adamjee Girls’ High School -

  • SAP (FICO) learning certificate
  • Advanced excel learners certificate
CV Of Rokhsana Akter