Kawser Ahmed

 Objective Experienced accounting professional with 24 years in financial management, compliance, and data analysis. Seeking a remote position in Data, Business, or Finance Analysis, leveraging expertise in financial operations, data analytics, and business strategy to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Key Skills • Financial Management • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Regulatory Compliance & Auditing • ERP Systems (Oracle, Tally, HRMS) • QuickBooks Online & Xero Accounting • Team Leadership & Development • Budgeting & Forecasting • Project Management • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Data Analysis and annotation Professional Experience Nippon World Electronics Co. Ltd — Manager (Accounts & Finance) Feb 2019 – Present • Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and inventory management. • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and provide timely financial reports that inform pricing, profitability, and supply chain decisions. • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate standards. • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and executive teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency. • Achievements: ◦ Reduced month-end closing time by 20% by optimizing the reporting process. ◦ Introduced a new financial reporting system, improving efficiency by 15%. Nesma Airlines Co. Ltd — Accounts Manager Mar 2016 – Dec 2018 • Managed daily accounting operations, ensuring adherence to internal control systems and company policies. • Developed and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management. • Supervised the preparation of year-end financial audits and ensured accurate reporting in compliance with accounting standards. • Achievements: ◦ Improved reporting accuracy, leading to a 10% increase in operational efficiency. ◦ Reduced financial discrepancies by 30% through more stringent compliance checks. Nesma Telecom & Technology Ltd — Accounts Manager Nov 2006 – Feb 2016 • Led financial reporting and general ledger management, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements. • Managed year-end audit preparations and financial reporting in line with accounting standards. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal financial operations and resource allocation. • Achievements: ◦ Improved year-end reporting accuracy by 25%, meeting all regulatory deadlines. ◦ Streamlined accounting processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational costs. Abdul Monem Ltd — Assistant Manager (F&A) Feb 2001 – Oct 2006 • Managed daily operations of the finance department and ensured accurate financial reporting in compliance with company policies. • Produced financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders. • Monitored and analyzed accounting data to ensure financial processes were optimized for efficiency and accuracy. • Achievements: ◦ Implemented a new financial reporting process that improved data accuracy by 20%. ◦ Played a key role in improving budgeting and forecasting accuracy. Professional Training A. Qasem & Associates (An Associated Firm of EY) — Auditor Supervisor July 1996 – Dec 1999 • Conducted statutory audits for public and private limited companies, including security exchange-listed companies. • Performed special investigations and statutory audits for major NGOs and donor agencies, including CARE, Danida, UNICEF, USAID, Sight Savers, etc. • Led social compliance audits for major vendors such as Nike, Wal-Mart, Kmart, JCPenney. Technical Skills • ERP Systems: Oracle Financial Application 12i, HRMS • Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, Xero Cloud Accounting, Tally ERP • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Outlook (MS Office 2016 & 365) • Email Communication: Professional email correspondence and communication Languages • Bengali: Native/Fluent • English: Fluent (Both spoken and written) Education Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Accounting Information Systems University of Dhaka, 2004 | GPA: 3.05 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) — Accounting Abu Dhar Gifari College, Dhaka, 1994 | 2nd Class Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) — Science Govt. Titumir College, Dhaka, 1992 | 1st Division Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) — Science Motijheel Govt. Boys High School, 1989 | 1st Division Certifications & Awards • Xero Advisor • Quality Management System ISO 9000:2000 Lead Auditor • QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor • IBM Business Analyst • Google Project Management (Certified) • Google Prompting Essentials • AWS Generative AI Application • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping • AAPC Medical Biller • Google Data Analytics (Certified) • Generative AI for Executives • AI for Business Professionals • Meta Data Analyst • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce • Data Analysis with R programming • Applying data Analytic in accounting