A Seasoned Professional Leader
Giasuddin Mulla ACA, ACMA, FCCA is a seasoned professional with more than 16 years of multifaceted experience in areas encompassing Financial Management, Compliance, Costing & Pricing, Internal & External Audit, Risk Management, Advisory services, Taxation and VAT.
As the Founder and CEO of APL Academy, he brings unparalleled expertise to the mentoring of prospective Chartered Accountants. His deep understanding of the professional environment and his extensive hands-on experience make him an invaluable asset to our students aiming for qualifications from ICAB, ICMAB, and ACCA.
Professional Qualifications & Education
- Fellow Member of ACCA (UK)
- Associate Member of ICMAB
- Associate Member of ICAB
- MBA & BBA (Major in AIS) from University of Dhaka
Corporate Leadership Experience
Ha-Meem Group
- Leads the Audit & Assurance department, ensuring robust internal controls and comprehensive risk management across the group's extensive operations.
Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL)
- Prepared financial statements in accordance with IAS/IFRS and regulatory requirements while managing company ledgers and statutory audits.
- Planned and executed internal audit functions, preparing comprehensive audit plans to achieve departmental responsibilities.
- Reviewed compliance of VAT, Corporate Taxes, Public Procurement Act (PPA 2006 & PPR 2008), and Labour Laws.
- Evaluated the adequacy of systems for safeguarding company assets and presented emerging trends to the Audit Committee.
Aziz Halim Khair Choudhury Chartered Accountants (AHKC)
- Conducted External Audit, Internal Audit, and Performance Audits, coordinating audit activities and reviewing findings.
- Evaluated and enhanced internal controls to significantly improve operational efficiency for clients.
- Advised clients on accounting treatments under IAS/IFRS, BSEC laws and regulations, and taxation practices.
Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited
- Reviewed quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements to ensure strict compliance with IAS/IFRS standards.
- Examined and evaluated financial and information systems, recommending essential controls for improved operations.
- Prepared and submitted periodic audit reports to management within designated timeframes and followed up on implementation.
Key Expertise
- ERP Solution & Financial Reporting
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Risk-based External & Internal Auditing
- Financial Modeling & Corporate Appraisal
- Performance Measurement
- Tax Planning, VAT Laws & Compliance
- IAS/IFRS and ISAs implementation
- Corporate laws, Company Act, BSEC Rules