Jone Kumer Gupta FCA

Experience

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  Rahman Mostafa Alam & Co. Chartered Accountants

  May 2006 - Feb 2011

  Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the senior management/partner. Ensures the companies complies with internal regulations and established control protocol, examines documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information. Inspecting financial statements to catch errors, misstatements, and fraud. Performing audits of systems, operations, and accounts. Reporting audit findings and recommending improvements. Plan effective auditing processes. Audit financial statements and assess accounts for accuracy and regulatory compliance. Report systematic errors or fraud indicators. Verify the financial statements in conformity with Local Law & IFRS / IAS; Show less

  • Manager, Audit and Assurance

    Jun 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Audit Assistant

    May 2006 - May 2009
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  Rahman Mostafa Alam & Co. (Chartered Accountants)

  Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

  Director Audit and Assurance

  Supervised both external and internal audit team for submission of the audit report in different listed and non-listed (private Ltd.) companies on time to the respective partner; Successfully complete audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner without supervision. Explained and discuss potential risks, issues, and opportunities with company leaders/partners to promote a strong compliance culture. Reviewed the statutory financial statements in conformity with Local & International Standards and Implemented of IFRS/IAS with regard to recognition, measurement and disclosures issues in different publically traded companies. Show less

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  Gawsia Developers Limited

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Chief Accountant

  Resolved last 3 years unadjusted difference (debit and credit) in Tally system with direct supervise the 5 members finance team and prepare the financial statements as per GAAP;

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  Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2018

  Key Responsibilities:Collaborated with General Manager and other operational department heads in strategic planning for implementation of Business Plan to achieve the organizational financial and non-financial goals like (revenue, profit, and Best Hotel award, Safe Hotel Certificate, Quality Performance Review, and Internal Control Audit, Net Promoting Score) and advising and guiding all departments in output maximization;Ensured that all work completed accurately, timely, and by following the Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) standard accounting practices and in compliance with the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) and IFRS and US GAAP by directing the overall operations of the accounting department;Review all Revenue, OPEX, and CAPEX in line with the forecast & address necessary issues with the accounting team to resolve deviations; Key Achievements:Supported as a team member to achieve 114% of Total Revenue and 117% of GOP in 2017 through cost control measure with the same quality product by enhanced employees’ skills, productivity, andservice; Saved USD 1.50 million in terms of Value Added Tax rebate and WHT tax in 2017 & 2016 applying Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between USA and Bangladesh; Awarded as a “Diamond and Platinum Head of the Department” for the Quarter -1 of 2017 and Quarter - 3 of 2016 respectively;Developing 2nd man for all the critical position through cross exposure or on job training since 2014;Prepared and guided all departments regarding the monthly forecast below 5% variance (Revenue and GOP) as per the Hotel overall KPI; Realized 100% debt collection from the Customers with appropriate supervision to the Credit Dept.; Enhanced the Guest Satisfaction Index (GSI) Score from 6.81 to 8.24 regarding Internet service by providing routers in each room; Show less Enhanced interest income by 5% by appropriate allocation of effective fund management from savings to FDR account;Resolved last 4 years (2006, 2007, 2012, 2013) pending Corporate tax issues with proper justification to the Tax Authorities and obtained tax clearance certificate from the National Board of Revenue (NBR); Prepared hotel weekly forecast and ensured the variance within 5% (+-) by end of the month result;Conducted annual and quarterly exit meeting with external auditor and responsible for management response for audit findings;Conducted annual and quarterly meeting with external auditor and responsible for management response for audit findings; Show less

  • Financial Controller

    Dec 2014 - Apr 2018

  • Assistant Financial Controller

    Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Chief Accountant

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd.

  May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Chief Financial Officer

  Collaborated with the Top Management (MD and CEO) in strategic planning for the implementation of the Business Plan of the Hotels (USD 30.76 Million revenue budget and USD 41.25 million CAPEX budget) to achieve the organizational financial and non-financial goals and advising and guiding all other departments in output maximization;

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  Sheba Platform Ltd.

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

  Achieved 75% higher revenue Vs. last year through expansion of SAAS and online marketplace business;Reduced 35% fixed cost through synergy effects (merging 3 business units from different locations to one place);Resolved 3 years pending VAT case and 4 years income tax assessment;Prepared the valuation report and jointly worked with Ernst & Young LLP for the overall company valuation and processing on $20M fundraising from foreign or local venture capital;

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  Unique Hotel & Resorts Ltd.

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  Chief Financial Officer

  Collaborated with Top Management (MD and CEO) in strategic planning for implementation of Business Plan (USD 60.45 Million revenue budget and USD 64.70 million CAPEX budget) to achieve organizational financial and non-financial goals and advising and guiding all other departments in output maximization;Monitoring KPIs, highlighting trends, and communicating any causes of unexpected variances to the top management;

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  Marriott International

  Oct 2024 - now

  Market Director of Finance of Bangladesh

  I'll look after all the hotels under Marriott International (The Westin Dhaka - Marriott International Inc., Sheraton Dhaka - Marriott International Inc., Le Méridien Dhaka, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, and all upcoming hotels in Bangladesh under Marriott International.