SAMCORP
Senior Accountant — Costing, Import Finance & Compliance Specialist (Dhaka)
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-11-29
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: SAMCORP
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 30000 - 45000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-10-31
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
BBA in Cost & Management Accounting or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CA-CC/ACCA/ICAB part-qualified preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Build end-to-end cost models from EXW/FOB to warehouse including freight, insurance, landing charges, FX & spread, Bangladesh import taxes (CD, RD, SD, VAT, ATV, AIT), port/C&F, demurrage, inland transport, DGDA/Drug NOC and regulatory fees.
- Convert shipment-level costs into precise unit landed cost (including wastage/shortage) and maintain standard cost per SKU.
- Allocate overheads (warehouse, staff, admin, utilities, marketing, depreciation, last-mile) into unit cost using activity-based or volume drivers.
- Run post-costing after quotations/POs and after VAT/tax deductions to confirm actual gross margin vs target.
- Produce price recommendations (ex-VAT & VAT-inclusive) and perform backward costing to validate margins for tenders/hospital quotes.
- Prepare rolling forecasts for sales, gross margin, opex, cash and inventory (90/180/360 days).
- Build liquidation timelines (sell-through velocity, collection days, cash burn) and import allocation plans by margin & working-capital impact.
- Handle LC lifecycle (opening, usance/sight, advising/SWIFT, discrepancy management), and back-to-back LCs where applicable.
- Prepare customs clearance packs and liaise with C&F and customs; maintain customs records and tariff classification expertise.
- Ensure VAT & TAX compliance (NBR), Mushak 6.1–6.10, withholding/advance tax and timely returns.
- Produce P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and perform bank reconciliation, AR/AP aging, supplier payment schedules.
- Strengthen internal controls (3-way match, approval matrices, inventory controls) and support statutory & tax audits.
- Own and improve costing/pricing model (Excel/Google Sheets/ERP) and automate with Power Query/Pivot and dashboards.
- Train team members on cost discipline, documentation, and VAT/tax implications in quotes and invoices.
- Oversee payroll & admin tasks as needed (attendance processing, salary & wages, OT, final settlements, statutory deductions).
Required Skills
- Administration
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Pivot, LOOKUP/XLOOKUP, scenario/goal seek)
- MS Office
- LC handling and trade finance
- Customs clearance and tariff classification
- VAT & TAX compliance (Bangladesh Mushak)
- DGDA/Drug NOC process knowledge
- ERP (Tally, SAP B1, Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero)
- Financial reporting and reconciliations
- Forecasting and cash planning
- Analytical thinking
- Bangla and English proficiency
Job Description
Overview: SAMCORP is hiring an experienced Accountant to own product costing, pricing, import finance and compliance. This job is ideal for a candidate with strong cost-accounting skills, hands-on LC & customs experience, and advanced Excel/ERP capabilities. This circular invites candidates in Bangladesh to apply — if you want to drive margin-focused pricing and ensure financial controls across imports and distribution, read on and apply.Why this job matters: The Accountant will be the company’s custodian of landed cost and profitability analytics — translating shipment-level costs to unit landed cost, recommending prices (ex-VAT and VAT-inclusive), running post-costing and SKU profitability, and aligning import plans to cash constraints. This role belongs to a dynamic company environment and requires rigorous deadline discipline, high ownership, and excellent communication.Key responsibilities (summary):Build detailed end-to-end cost models from EXW/FOB to warehouse: factory inland trucking, export THC/docs, ocean/air freight, insurance, landing charges, FX & spread, Bangladesh import taxes (CD, RD, SD, VAT, ATV, AIT), port/scan, C&F, demurrage, inland transport, DGDA/Drug NOC and regulatory fees, and last-mile delivery.Convert shipment-level costs into precise unit landed cost (including wastage/shortage factors) and maintain standard cost per SKU.Allocate overheads (warehouse, staff, admin, utilities, marketing, depreciation, last-mile) into unit cost using activity-based or volume drivers.Run post-costing after quotations/POs and after VAT/tax deductions to confirm actual gross margin vs targets.Produce price recommendations (ex-VAT & VAT-inclusive) and conduct backward costing to validate target margins for tenders and hospital quotes.Prepare rolling forecasts (sales, gross margin, opex, cash, inventory) with 90/180/360-day views and build liquidation timelines (sell-through velocity, collection days, cash burn).Handle the LC lifecycle (opening, usance/sight, advising/SWIFT, discrepancy management) and back-to-back LCs where relevant.Prepare customs clearance packs and liaise with C&F and customs to ensure timely clearance; maintain complete customs records and tariff classification knowledge.Ensure VAT & TAX compliance (NBR) including Mushak 6.1–6.10, withholding/advance tax and timely returns.Produce financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), run bank reconciliation, AR/AP aging, supplier payment schedules, and strengthen internal controls (3-way match, approval matrices, inventory controls).Support statutory and tax audits with organized schedules and reconciliations.Own and improve costing/pricing models (Excel/Google Sheets/ERP) and automate reporting (Power Query, Pivot, dashboards); train colleagues on cost discipline and documentation.Occasional payroll & admin oversight: attendance processing, salary & wages, OT, final settlements and statutory filings (as needed).Required skills & qualifications:Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Cost & Management Accounting or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance. CA-CC/ACCA/ICAB part-qualified preferred.5+ years practical experience in accounting/finance; ideal 5–10 years (some descriptions reference up to 12 years). Experience in audit/tax firms, medical equipment, healthcare distribution, or financial consulting is a strong advantage.Hands-on experience with LCs, customs clearance, VAT & TAX (Bangladesh Mushak, import duties, DGDA/Drug NOC).Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot, LOOKUP/XLOOKUP, scenario/goal seek) and ERP familiarity (Tally, SAP B1, Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero).Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; proficiency in Bangla & English.High ownership, integrity, deadline discipline and ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, sales and logistics.Desirable attributes:Experience with SKU profitability, allocation of overheads and activity-based costing.Experience preparing import allocation plans by margin & working-capital impact and building liquidation/cash plans.Comfort producing management reporting for senior stakeholders and supporting audits.Application & selection: This job circular expects shortlisted candidates to prepare a sample one-SKU import costing model (EXW to warehouse) including FX & spread, freight/insurance, landing %, CD/RD/SD/VAT/ATV/AIT, port/C&F/inland, DGDA/NOC, overhead allocation, ex-VAT & VAT-inclusive price for a 25% target margin and a 6-month liquidation & cash plan. Submit the model plus a 1-page memo of assumptions if requested. The company encourages qualified candidates in Bangladesh to apply promptly before the deadline.Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply.Location: Dhaka (Baridhara). Employment type: Full Time. Salary: Tk. 30,000 - 45,000 (monthly).