Md. Abul Basher
Senior Finance & Audit Executive · Chartered Accountant · Telecom & ERP Specialist
25+ Years of International Experience · Bangladesh & United Kingdom
Md. Abul Basher is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant and Finance Executive with more than 25 years of international experience spanning finance, audit, taxation, ERP implementation, corporate governance, telecom, infrastructure, manufacturing, consultancy, and public sector engagements. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (FCA, 2008), a Fellow of the Association of International Accountants (FAIA), and a Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), he also holds the ICAEW Professional Level from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
🏆 Appointed by the Government of Bangladesh to lead the country's first-ever telecom system audit of Grameenphone Ltd. — identifying major financial irregularities resulting in restitution claims of approximately BDT 30 billion.He has a proven track record in leading complex audits, financial restructuring, due diligence, syndicated financing, ERP transformation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. He is recognised for delivering high-value consultancy for government bodies, multinational corporations, telecom operators, donor-funded projects, and large industrial organisations across Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. A respected team leader, he is known for delivering practical business solutions, improving operational efficiency, and managing multidisciplinary teams across large-scale and technically demanding assignments.
Leads all audit, advisory, taxation, consultancy, and financial management assignments for corporate, telecom, manufacturing, infrastructure, and public sector clients. Oversees the firm's full portfolio of statutory engagements, regulatory advisory mandates, and international consultancy assignments.
- Directed statutory audits, internal audits, due diligence, and consultancy engagements in compliance with IFRS, IAS, ISA, and local regulations.
- Appointed by the Government of Bangladesh to lead the first-ever telecom system audit of Grameenphone Ltd., identifying financial irregularities of ~BDT 30 billion.
- Led due diligence for Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited and Bangladesh Telephone Shilpa Sangstha.
- Served as Financial Consultant for Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) under World Bank-financed projects.
- Advised clients on taxation, VAT, investment planning, financial restructuring, and business expansion.
- Implemented accounting automation and ERP-based financial systems across multiple organisations.
- Prepared tender submissions and consultancy proposals for government and corporate assignments.
- Provided strategic international financial consultancy for clients in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, France, and Jordan.
Led finance, treasury, budgeting, ERP implementation, and credit control functions for one of Bangladesh's leading telecom organisations. Played a pivotal role in transforming financial operations and introducing enterprise-grade systems.
- Introduced and implemented SAP ERP (FICO) solutions organisation-wide, transforming financial reporting capabilities.
- Led syndicated loan arrangements worth approximately BDT 100 billion.
- Developed financial models and investment analyses for strategic projects.
- Established a dedicated Credit Control Department to improve receivables recovery and cash flow management.
- Implemented robust internal control and operational risk management systems.
- Directed budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, VAT, and MIS reporting functions.
- Supervised finance, internal audit, taxation, and credit control teams.
- Supported Board-level decision-making through financial analytics and performance reporting.
- Managed financial reporting, treasury operations, budgeting, and debt servicing.
- Ensured IFRS and IAS compliance across all finance operations.
- Led VAT and taxation matters independently.
- Conducted product costing reviews and financial performance analysis.
- Supervised operational finance and procurement approval processes.
- Managed project accounts in compliance with USAID regulations and international accounting standards.
- Prepared monthly imprest and financial reports; conducted financial risk assessments and budget analysis.
- Managed banking operations and project financial documentation.
- Coordinated audit and consultancy assignments across multiple client engagements.
- Finalised audit reports in compliance with IFRS, IAS, and ISA standards.
- Conducted training on internal audit, operational procedures, and risk assessment.
- Supervised audit teams across diverse industry sectors.
