Chief Accountant

Gulshan Club Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious social club in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead its Finance & Accounts Department. The role includes overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial statements, and advising Management on financial matters. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in accounting leadership and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS standards. This position requires strong management skills and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial regulations.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial activities.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Assist Management in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Job description

Job Context

Gulshan Club Limited, one of the most prestigious and well-established social clubs in Bangladesh, is seeking an experienced and competent Chief Accountant to lead its Finance & Accounts Department. The incumbent will be responsible for overall financial management, statutory compliance, audit coordination, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal control of the Club.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the Head of Finance & Accounts, overseeing all accounting and financial activities of the Club.
• Supervise, review, and verify all financial transactions, books of accounts, and records maintained by the Accounts Department.
• Ensure proper recording, classification, and summarization of financial transactions in compliance with GAAP/IFRS, applicable laws, and the Club's Financial Rules and Manuals.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements, including Income & Expenditure Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Departmental Accounts.
• Review and verify monthly salary, allowances, deductions, and statutory payments of the Club.
• Develop, implement, and monitor an effective internal control system, including physical verification of inventories and fixed assets.
• Ensure daily sales reports, cash collections, and card payment slips are properly submitted from all departments and identify any irregularities for corrective action.
• Ensure timely deposit of all departmental collections to the Accounts Department and bank deposits of cash and cheques.
• Coordinate with Income Tax, VAT authorities, RJSC, and other regulatory bodies to ensure statutory compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, arrange statutory audits, and place audited financial statements before the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Arrange and oversee internal audits of quarterly financial accounts and present audit reports to the Finance Committee and Audit Committee.
• Assist Management in budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, cost control, and financial planning.
• Provide financial advice and analysis to Management on operational and strategic matters.
• Supervise and control all Accounts Department staff and employees involved in accounts-related activities.
• Countersign all payment vouchers, salary sheets, requisition forms, purchase orders, MRRs, and related financial documents.
• Represent Management in matters related to the Provident Fund Trustee Board and Employees' Gratuity Fund.
• Attend Finance Committee and Board of Directors' meetings to present financial information and recommendations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Secretary, Director Finance, Board of Directors, or the President of the Club.