Executive, Accounts & Finance
Careers · Accounts & Finance
Executive, Accounts & Finance
Keeps SHAPE's daily finances accurate and clean as the network grows.
About SHAPE
An emerging retail chain, growing fast.
SHAPE Lingerie is an emerging Bangladeshi retail chain, with a growing network of 5 retail outlets in Dhaka. The Company is known for quality and the trust of the women it serves. As part of strengthening its operational foundation, the Company is expanding and formalizing its accounts and finance function.
The role
What you will do
The Executive, Accounts & Finance is responsible for daily transactional accounting across SHAPE's retail outlets, with a particular focus on monthly VAT filing, audit documentation, and multi-channel reconciliation. Management views the accounts and finance function as a strategic driver of profitable growth, contributing to a shorter cash conversion cycle and improved inventory turnover.
- Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and related statutory filings on time and with accuracy.
- Support TDS and AIT calculations and related regulatory correspondence.
- Maintain daily books of accounts across retail outlets and head office.
- Perform daily and weekly multi-channel reconciliation across cash, card, POS, online sales platforms, and delivery partner settlements.
- Create and maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year.
- Support banking coordination and prepare documentation for bank and financing purposes.
- Support the monthly payment cycle for vendors, salaries, and rent, with proper documentation and approvals.
- Assist in monthly closing and preparation of financial reports.
Requirements
What we look for
- 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping or accounts operations. Retail or consumer brand experience is preferred.
- Prior experience in preparing and filing VAT returns is essential.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or Tally.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to numerical work.
- A composed, professional working style, comfortable in a small, high-standards team.
- Willingness to work extended hours during month-end, filing deadlines, and audit periods.
Preferred
Track record over titles.
We hire on demonstrated ability, professional track record, and the range of tasks you have personally executed. Applications are welcome from candidates with a strong practical background, whether or not you hold a Master's degree.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Partly completed professional certification is welcome (CA CC, ACCA, CMA, or CIMA). Candidates progressing through these are considered for the higher end of the range.
- Prior exposure to retail multi-channel reconciliation and POS-linked accounting.
What SHAPE offers
Compensation, benefits, and growth
- Base salary of BDT 18,000 to 25,000 per month, with the higher end for a strong track record or certification progress.
- Festival Bonus: 2.
- Performance-based bonus and promotion program.
- Training on Claude and modern finance tools.
- Company mobile phone benefit.
- Regular exposure to top management, with a path to Sr. Executive, Accounts & Finance.
How to apply
Send us two answers.
Email the following to careers@shapelingerie.com:
- An updated resume.
- Written responses to both questions below, each no longer than 500 words.
Structure each response as: one summary paragraph on your approach, one paragraph defining the problem in this context, three bullet points of concrete steps, one conclusion paragraph with your recommendation, and the tools you would use.
Question 1. How would you prepare and file the monthly VAT return for a retail business with 5 stores and online revenue?
Question 2. How would you carry out a monthly multi-store reconciliation covering cash, card, POS, online sales platforms, and delivery partner settlements?
Shortlisted candidates are contacted within a week.
SHAPE Lingerie · Dhaka, Bangladesh