Apparel & Garments Manufacturing
Finance and accounts leadership in export-oriented apparel and manufacturing environments, including reporting, costing, budgeting and compliance support.
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Liakat Hossain
MBA · BBA · CMA (Part-Qualified) · MCP · WPSI · SAP-FICO · Power BI
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About Me
Who I Am
👉 A results-driven finance and accounting professional with extensive experience leading financial operations in multinational environments. I bring deep expertise in financial reporting, strategic budgeting, financial planning & analysis and SAP FICO/ERP implementation across complex organisational structures.
👉 Throughout my career, I have driven cost efficiencies, strengthened internal controls, ensured financial compliance, and successfully implemented Group SOPs and KPIs. I have consistently delivered internal, external, and Group audit-ready financial statements while providing actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and sustainable business growth.
👉 A people-oriented and soft-spoken leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving organisational goals. Known for maintaining composure during challenging situations, fostering collaboration across functions and driving positive outcomes through effective communication, coaching and leadership.
I contributed to the design of a Business Management System, Power BI Dashboard covering MIS Reporting using Power Query and automation
Professional Overview
Professional Summary
A concise overview for recruiters, collaborators and professional contacts.
16+Years Experience
SAPFICO / ERP
20%Close Cycle Reduction
5Countries Visited
Downloadable Resume
Recruiters and business leaders can download the executive CV for senior finance leadership, corporate finance, ERP and reporting transformation opportunities.
Industry Experience
Industries
Industry exposure connected with finance, accounts, reporting, audit, ERP and business operations.
Multinational Group Finance
Experience in multi-entity group structures, consolidation, board reporting, audit readiness, internal control and statutory compliance.
Sourcing & Export Operations
Business exposure across sourcing, export, import, L/C, UCP600, tax, VAT and cross-functional operational finance requirements.
Digital Reporting & Automation
Practical finance technology experience using ERP, SAP FICO, Tally, Power BI, Power Query and MIS reporting automation.
ERP & Digital Finance
ERP Experience
Finance systems, reporting tools and implementation experience for modern accounting teams.
| System / Tool | Use Area | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| SAP FICO and ERP finance consulting | Finance process mapping, account structure, controls, budgeting, reporting and ERP implementation support. | Strengthens integrated finance operations and improves decision-ready information for management. |
| SAP FICO | Financial accounting, controlling, reporting structure, finance process discipline and ERP-based controls. | Improves transaction reliability, reporting quality, compliance and integrated finance visibility. |
| Tally ERP / Tally Prime | Accounts operations, ledger management, voucher processing, financial reporting and day-to-day accounting support. | Supports operational accounting, local reporting and controlled accounting workflows. |
| Power BI | MIS dashboards, KPI visibility, management reporting, performance review and finance analytics. | Turns finance data into decision-ready dashboards for leadership and business teams. |
| Power Query | Data cleaning, transformation, automation and recurring reporting preparation. | Reduces manual work and improves repeatability, accuracy and reporting speed. |
| Business Management System | MIS reporting, dashboard design, process visibility and finance-data integration. | Creates structured, searchable and actionable reporting for management decisions. |
SAP Projects & Achievements
SAP Projects, Major Achievements & Leadership
A practical summary of ERP, reporting, control and leadership outcomes.
SAP FICO Finance Operations
Worked with SAP FICO and ERP-supported finance processes to improve reporting discipline, control visibility and monthly closing reliability.
Group SOP & KPI Implementation
Implemented Group SOPs and KPIs to strengthen accountability, improve performance tracking and support audit-ready reporting.
Internal Control & Compliance
Strengthened financial controls, statutory compliance, tax and VAT processes, and internal/external audit preparation.
Finance Leadership
Led teams with a people-oriented, calm and collaborative style focused on problem solving, communication, coaching and measurable business outcomes.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Selected examples of finance process improvement and business value creation.
Monthly Close Cycle Improvement
View the project insight →Challenge: Closing and reporting required faster turnaround with reliable control. Action: Used ERP discipline, reporting automation and structured review. Result: Monthly close cycle reduced by 20%.
Internal Control Strengthening
View the project insight →Challenge: Multi-entity reporting needed stronger SOPs, KPIs and compliance visibility. Action: Implemented Group SOPs, control checks and management reporting routines. Result: Improved audit readiness and accountability.
Power BI MIS Dashboard
View the project insight →Challenge: Management needed clearer insight from finance and business data. Action: Supported business management system and Power BI dashboard design using Power Query. Result: Faster, clearer MIS reporting for decisions.
Workforce Productivity-to-Profit Model
Challenge: Finance and operations needed one clear view of how workforce and time decisions affected profitability. Action: Built a driver-based Excel model connecting headcount, attendance, working hours, on-standard/off-standard time, efficiency, leave, overtime and quality to standard hours, output, cost, turnover and PBT. Result: Quantified the value of improving existing paid capacity before adding permanent workers or relying on overtime.
View the project insight →Regional FOB Business Model
Challenge: A Bangladesh manufacturer and regional trading entities needed one consistent flow for orders, materials, FOB sales, customs and remittances. Action: Designed a one-buyer-per-order model aligned with transfer pricing, customs/bond, AD-bank and finance controls. Result: Created a traceable end-to-end process from import and production to full FOB realization and supplier settlement.
View the project insight →Career Timeline
Career Timeline
A concise timeline of education, technology foundation and finance leadership growth.
1999 – 2009
Academic and IT Foundation
Built the foundation in business studies, accounting and information systems through SSC, HSC, BBA, MBA and IDB-BISEW WPSI technology training.
2010 – 2020
Finance Manager Experience
Worked as Finance Manager at Ever Smart Bangladesh Ltd., supporting reporting, budgeting, FP&A, tax compliance, internal controls and variance analysis.
2021 – Present
Senior Manager – Finance and Accounts
Serving at Poeticgem International Limited, leading financial planning, group reporting, compliance, SAP FICO/Tally ERP, Power BI, KPI development, audit readiness and process improvement.
Ongoing
Finance, ERP and Automation Leadership
Continuing to combine finance, accounting, ERP systems, automation and data analytics for sustainable business value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers for recruiters and professional contacts.
Who is Liakat Hossain?
Liakat Hossain is a senior finance and accounts professional from Bangladesh with 16+ years of experience across financial reporting, FP&A, SAP FICO, ERP, Power BI, audit, tax, VAT, compliance and group reporting.
What industries has Liakat Hossain worked in?
He has worked in multinational apparel and garments manufacturing, export-oriented business, sourcing operations, group finance and corporate accounts environments.
What ERP systems has Liakat Hossain implemented or used?
His ERP and finance systems experience includes SAP FICO, Tally ERP / Tally Prime, Power BI, Power Query, MIS reporting automation and business management system dashboards.
What are Liakat Hossain’s major achievements?
Major achievements include implementing Group SOPs and KPIs, strengthening internal control, producing audit-ready financial statements, supporting cost efficiency and reducing the monthly close cycle by 20%.
What leadership strengths does Liakat Hossain offer?
He offers calm, people-oriented leadership, cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, coaching, decision support and measurable finance process improvement.
Is Liakat Hossain’s resume available?
Yes. The portfolio includes a downloadable resume link for employers, recruiters and collaborators interested in finance leadership, corporate finance, ERP and reporting automation roles.
What finance leadership experience does Liakat Hossain have?
Yes. The portfolio positions Liakat Hossain as a senior finance leader in Bangladesh with senior finance, accounts, FP&A, SAP FICO, ERP, audit, reporting and cost control experience.
What SAP FICO and ERP finance experience does Liakat Hossain have?
Liakat Hossain has SAP FICO and ERP finance experience connected with financial accounting, controlling, reporting structures, process discipline and ERP-based controls in Bangladesh-focused finance operations.
Purpose & Direction
Mission & Vision
Why I do this work: disciplined finance, practical technology and knowledge shared openly.
Mission
My mission is to help organizations make better decisions with reliable numbers — by combining finance and accounting discipline with practical technology such as SAP/ERP, Power BI, automation and AI tools — and to share what I learn openly, so finance professionals in Bangladesh and beyond can apply proven methods in their own work.
Vision
My vision is a finance function that works as a trusted business partner: closing faster, reporting with confidence, controlling risk and turning data into decisions. Through this website I want to build a practical, reliable library of finance guides, case studies and tools that helps professionals grow and helps businesses become stronger.
Finance & IT Integration
I believe modern finance is strongest when accounting discipline, internal control, business analysis and technology work together. My approach is to collaborate with finance, accounts, operations and IT teams to design situation-based solutions that improve process efficiency, reduce manual work, increase data visibility and support faster, more accurate decisions.
Professional Commitment to Organizations
Wherever I serve — in my current organization or any future organization — my professional commitment is to create measurable value with integrity, discipline and accountability. I aim to safeguard organizational resources, strengthen financial governance, improve reporting quality, support sustainable growth, develop capable teams, encourage cross-functional collaboration and help leadership make confident, data-driven decisions.
Guiding Principles
✓ Finance & Accounting excellence✓ IT collaboration as situations demand✓ Trustworthy information✓ Automation & digital reporting✓ Data-driven decisions✓ Continuous improvement✓ Organizational value
16+Years Experience
6Certifications
4Scholarships Won
90% Efficiency Gained
Academic Background
Education
A strong foundation in business, accounting and information system.
2013 – Present
CMA — Cost and Management Accountant (Part-Qualified)
ICMAB :The Institute of Cost & Management Accountant of Bangladesh
Subject: Cost and Management Accounting | Levels completed in stages (latest 2018); final stage in progress
2006 – 2009
MBA — Master of Business Administration
Jagannath University, Dhaka
Subject: Accounting and Information System | Passing Year: 2008
2008 – 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in ICT
IDB-BISEW, IT Scholarship Round 8
Specialisation: Web Presence Solution and Implementation (WPSI)
2001 – 2007
BBA — Bachelor of Business Administration
Jagannath University, Dhaka
Subject: Accounting and Information System | Passing Year: 2006
2001
HSC — Higher Secondary Certificate
Sayed Abul Hossain College, Madaripur · Board: Dhaka
Group: Business Studies | Passing Year: 2001
1999
SSC — Secondary School Certificate
Raypur AKT High School, Shariatpur · Board: Dhaka
Group: Business Studies | Passing Year: 1999 (Star)
Career
Experience
Senior finance leadership across different multinational organisations.
Present
From 2021 – ContinueSenior Manager – Finance and Accounts
Poeticgem International Limited (a sister concern of PDS Limited), UK based
• Lead end-to-end financial planning and reporting for a multi-entity group structure • Oversee statutory compliance • Group consolidation • FP&A • Financial Statement & Business Strategy • Budgeting & Forecasting • Cost Control & Optimization • SAP FI/CO & Tally ERP • Audit & Compliance • Tax & VAT • Cash Flow • Power BI • KPI Development • Leadership • SOP • Cost Optimisation • Introduce automation and reduced the monthly close cycle by 20%.
Prior
Previous (Y2010-2020)Finance Manager
Ever Smart Bangladesh Ltd. (a sister concern of Crystal International Limited, HK based)
Financial Reporting • Annual budgeting • FP&A • Tax compliance across multiple business units • Designed and implemented internal control frameworks • Cash Flow • Letters of credit (UCP 600)
Competencies
Core Skills
Finance expertise combined with strong technical and digital capabilities.
Professional Credentials
Certifications
Recognised qualifications spanning finance, technology and business management.
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CMA — Cost & Management Accountant
Part-qualified (final stage in progress), Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB)
SAP FICO
SAP Financial Accounting & Controlling module — enterprise-level ERP certification
MCTS — Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Awarded by Microsoft Corporation via IDB scholarship programme
MCP — Microsoft Certified Professional
.NET Framework (Application Dev) · ASP.NET Framework (Web Client Dev)
WPSI — Web Presence Solutions & Implementation
IDB-BISEW IT Scholarship Round 8, 2008–2009
ICT Diploma
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, XML, Ajax, .NET, Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
Achievements
Scholarships & Awards
Talent Pool Scholarship — Class Five
General Scholarship — Class Eight
Third Place in Shariatpur District — SSC Examination
IDB-BISEW IT Scholarship Round 8 (WPSI), 2008–2009
Professional Development
Training Summary
Leadership, supervision, decision-making, import/export and taxation training completed in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam.
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Jump Start Leadership Training
Guiding Eagles Coaching and Consulting Ltd., HK (McGrath), Vietnam.
2016Effective Supervision & Delegation
Mind Mapper, Mr. Ejajur Rahman, Bangladesh.
2015Time & Stress Management
Ms. Dilruba Sharmin Khan and Md. Moshiur Rahman, Bangladesh.
2015Creative Problem Solving
Decision-making skills training by Dr. Upali Mahanama, Sri Lanka/Bangladesh.
2014The 7 Habits
The 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, Johnny Chan, Hong Kong/China.
2014L/C, Export, Import & Tax
Export and Import through L/C, BDjobs.com; Income Tax Practice, BDjobs.com.
2011 · 2010Global Exposure
Overseas Business Travel
International business trips undertaken for corporate, sourcing, and professional engagements.
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Business TripTech Picks
TOP TEN AI Tools
AI platforms I find most useful for productivity, research and analysis.
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Professional Knowledge
Featured Finance Insights
Detailed, practical articles for finance teams, managers, auditors and ERP users.
IFRS Guide
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure (Replaces IAS 1): What Changes from 2027
The new income statement categories, required subtotals and management-defined performance measures — and how to prepare.
Read the full article →IFRS Guide
IFRS 16 Leases (Replaced IAS 17): Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
A five-year worked schedule showing how leases come onto the balance sheet and why EBITDA rises.
Read the full article →New Finance Guide
Garment Costing Explained: SMV, Cost per Minute, Efficiency and CM
How SMV, factory cost per minute and line efficiency set the cost of making and the FOB price in Bangladesh’s RMG sector — with charts.
Read the full article →New Finance Guide
Budget vs Actual Variance Analysis: Price, Volume and Mix
A worked profit bridge that splits the budget gap into volume, price, mix and cost drivers, plus commentary leadership can act on.
Read the full article →New Finance Guide
How to Build a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast
A direct-method weekly forecast that shows cash pressure weeks in advance, with a worked example and weekly operating rhythm.
Read the full article →New Finance Guide
12 Finance KPIs Every Management Dashboard Needs
Profitability, cash, capital efficiency and close-quality KPIs with formulas, charts and design principles.
Read the full article →Real Project Case Study
From Workforce Productivity to Profitability
A driver-based manufacturing finance project showing how headcount, hours, efficiency, standard time, leave, overtime and quality convert into output, cost and PBT.
Read the full case study →Real Project Case Study
Cross-Border FOB Business Model
An anonymized operating-model project connecting regional trading entities with Bangladesh manufacturing through transfer pricing, customs, banking, export-proceeds and finance controls.
Read the full case study →Finance Guide
Month-End Close Checklist for Multi-Entity Finance Teams
A practical close framework covering ownership, cut-off, reconciliations, consolidation, review controls and post-close improvement.
Read the full article →Finance Guide
SAP FICO Implementation Controls: A Finance Leader’s Checklist
Key finance controls for design, migration, testing, authorization, reconciliation and go-live stabilization.
Read the full article →Real Project Case Study
Power BI Management MIS Dashboard
An anonymized multi-page Power BI project connecting budget, actual, prior year, divisional performance, OPEX and profitability for finance and operational leaders.
Read the full case study →Finance Guide
Internal Audit Red Flags in Procure-to-Pay
Control tests and warning signs across vendor onboarding, purchasing, receiving, invoicing and payment.
Read the full article →Finance Guide
Driver-Based Budgeting and Forecasting Framework
A structured approach to assumptions, operational drivers, scenarios, accountability and forecast accuracy.
Read the full article →Finance Guide
Working Capital Management and the Cash Conversion Cycle
How DSO, DPO and inventory days interact, how to diagnose cash pressure and how to assign practical actions.
Read the full article →Content standards
Original Finance Insights, Transparent Case Studies
The insight library combines practical finance frameworks with anonymized real-project case studies. Each article identifies its scope, protects confidential names and distinguishes modeled scenarios from realized results.
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Giving Back
Social Activity
Volunteering and community contribution alongside a finance career — working with non-profit organisations across Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
Volunteered with the Red Crescent Society on humanitarian and community welfare initiatives, supporting disaster preparedness and relief operations.
Humanitarian AidNational Vaccine Programme
Participated in public health vaccination drives, assisting with logistics and community mobilisation to improve immunisation coverage.
Public HealthFlood Relief Support
Worked with non-profit partners to deliver emergency relief — food, clean water, and essential supplies — to flood-affected families in Bangladesh.
Disaster Relief