Accountant Specialist
- Gulshan, Dhaka
- Permanent
- Full-time
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we’re building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.
Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant Specialist to join our Finance team in Bangladesh. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in fintech or financial services, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, including Cash Book, Bank Book, and Party Ledger.
- Generate and review daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Assist in preparing Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement on a monthly basis.
- Verify and process payroll components (salary, overtime, bonuses, allowances) for accuracy.
- Reconcile bank statements and manage daily cash disbursements.
- Review vouchers, expenditures, and bills to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Prepare and make bank deposits, and reconcile transportation or vendor bills.
- Ensure proper TDS & VDS deductions in all payments as per Bangladesh regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Communicate daily with PalmPay’s global finance team to ensure accurate reporting.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, local tax laws, and company policies.
- Perform any other finance-related tasks assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, BBA, or Commerce.
- Partly qualified CA.CC (Chartered Accountancy) will be given preference.
- 3–5 years of experience in Accounts & Finance, preferably in fintech, banking, MFS, or audit firms.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or ERP systems) and advanced MS Excel.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Good team player with effective communication skills in Bangla and English.
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
- Yearly performance review and annual salary increment.
- Two festival bonuses per year.
- Mobile and internet allowances.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing multinational fintech company with regional career growth potential.