Mortuza Turin

In my current position as an Accounts and Admin Officer within the 'USAID Post-Harvest Loss Reduction Innovation Lab (PHLIL)-Bangladesh' project, under the Department of Farm Power and Machinery at Bangladesh Agricultural University, I am tasked with financial management, payroll processing, expense management, administrative support, compliance and reporting, vendor management, team collaboration, software and tools, and problem solving. Additionally, my role extends to the critical task of assessing and applying accounting policies and procedures that align seamlessly with regulatory mandates. I have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bangla, as well as excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, accounting software, e-mailing, and internet use.

Employment Record (total 13 years):

Employment Profile-1:

• Position                                  : Accounts and Admin Officer
•  Duration and Location         : January 01, 2019 to July 30, 2023 (4 years 7 months), Mymensingh
• Organization                            : USAID Post-Harvest Loss Reduction Innovation Lab (PHLIL)-Bangladesh
• Department                             : Accounts and Admin

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining financial records: preparing and maintaining all financial and accounting records, keeping track of expenses and revenues, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Managing payroll and taxes: processing monthly salaries, calculating deductions, preparing and filing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and liaising with tax authorities when required.
• Budgeting and forecasting: developing and implementing budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual versus budgeted performance, and providing reports to management
• Overseeing office administration: overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, maintaining office supplies, managing correspondence, and coordinating office events.
• Supervising administrative staff: manages a team of administrative staff, delegating tasks, and providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders: Liaises with vendors, customers, and other external stakeholders regarding financial and administrative matters, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any issues that may arise
• Ensuring compliance: ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to finance and administration
• Providing financial analysis: provides financial analysis and recommendations to management, helping them make informed decisions about the company's financial health
• Performing other duties as assigned: Performing other tasks as assigned by management from time to time includes ad hoc reporting, special projects, or any other tasks that arise in the course of business operations

Employment Profile-2:

• Position                          : Senior Executive (Accounts and Audit)
• Duration and Location   : June 01, 2015 to December 31, 2018 (3 years 6 months), Dhaka
• Organization                   : MBM Group
• Department                    : Accounts

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including ledgers, journals, and invoices
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct audits of financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks by implementing controls and procedures
• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Manage cash flow and forecast future financial needs
• Prepare financial reports for management and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff members in the accounting department

Employment Profile-3:

• Position                          : Executive (Finance and Accounts)
• Duration and Location   : July 07, 2013 to May 30, 2015 (2 years), Dhaka
• Organization                  : Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bangladesh
• Department                    : Finance

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Manage the company's accounts payable and receivable by ensuring that bills are paid on time and that customers pay their outstanding balances promptly
• Create and maintain budgets for various departments of the company
• Analyze the company's financial data to identify trends and make recommendations to improve profitability
• Ensure that the company complies with all relevant tax laws and regulations
• Coordinate with auditors during the audit process
• Process employee payroll and ensure that all statutory deductions are made accurately
• Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that there is adequate liquidity to meet the company's obligations
• Liaise with banks to ensure that the company has access to adequate financing
• Maintaining records: maintain accurate financial records and ensuring that they are up-to-date

Employment Profile-4:

• Position                          : Accounts officer 
• Duration and Location   : June 01, 2010 to June 30, 2013 (3 years 1 month), Dhaka
• Organization                  : Al-Haj Group of Industries
• Department                    : Accounts

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the company. Recording financial transactions, verifying the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, and ensuring that all transactions are entered into the accounting system
• Assists with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Ensure that reports are accurate and comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Prepare invoices, make payments to vendors, and follow up on outstanding payments from customers
• Reconciles bank statements and resolves any discrepancies; ensures all deposits and withdrawals are accurately recorded and ensures the bank balance is correct
• Assists with budget preparation and monitoring. Assist in identifying areas where the company can reduce expenses and increase revenue
• Calculates and processes payroll for employees to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time and all tax and other deductions are correctly calculated and deducted
• Inquiries from vendors, customers, and employees regarding financial matters, provides information and assistance as needed, and ensures that all inquiries are handled promptly and professionally
• Ensures that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations related to accounting and finance. Stay up-to-date on changes in laws and regulations and make recommendations as needed to ensure compliance

Performs other duties as assigned by the senior accountant or other senior members of the accounts team. Assisting with internal audits, supporting other departments as needed, or participating in special tasks