About
Highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over 4 years of experience in UAE and India, specializing in External & Internal Audit, IFRS financial reporting, and multi-branch consolidation. Proven expertise in UAE VAT & Corporate Tax compliance, financial governance, and strategic financial insights, adept at streamlining audits, implementing robust SOPs, and enhancing reporting accuracy to drive business performance.
Work
SMART FEDERAL TAX CONSULTANTS
|Audit and Tax Consultant
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Summary
Led external audits, managed tax compliance for numerous clients, and coordinated with external auditors to ensure full compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Highlights
Directed external audits, adhering to ISA standards and ensuring 100% compliance with Corporate Tax, VAT regulations, and IFRS standards.
Streamlined financial processes by clearing 6 years of backlog accounts and consolidating financial statements for 12 branches (AED 131M turnover), reducing audit preparation time by 70% and enhancing reporting accuracy by 80%.
Managed comprehensive UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance for over 150 clients (50+ Corporate Tax, 100+ VAT), ensuring 100% timely submission and zero penalties through meticulous filings, reconciliations, and advisory.
Coordinated with external auditors, leveraging standard audit methodology to finalize deliverables with zero major observations and full IFRS compliance.
GENTLE TAXMEN
|Partner - Finance Consultant
Kerala, Kerala, India
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Summary
Partnered as a Finance Consultant, designing and implementing strategic financial frameworks and providing expert advisory services to optimize client operations and financial integrity.
Highlights
Designed and implemented over 10 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), strengthening internal controls, improving audit preparedness by 35%, and standardizing reporting.
Directed critical financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, MIS reporting, financial planning, and performance dashboards, delivering strategic financial insights and decision support to clients.
Implemented ERP systems for clients, optimizing financial reporting, enhancing data integrity, and streamlining consolidation processes.
Delivered comprehensive business consulting, financial planning, and advisory services, optimizing client workflows and ensuring robust data integrity and compliance.
MKUK & Associates & PT SASEENDRAN & Associates
|Article Assistant
Bangalore & Calicut, Karnataka & Kerala, India
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Summary
Executed statutory and internal audits for diverse companies, managed tax compliance, and supervised junior staff, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Highlights
Executed Statutory Audits for over 15 listed and private companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and full audit compliance.
Conducted IFC and internal audits leveraging risk-based auditing methodology, including risk assessments, control testing, stock and receivable audits, to improve audit evidence reliability and balance sheet accuracy.
Managed comprehensive tax compliance, including return filings, transfer pricing assessments, and indirect tax filings, achieving an 80% reduction in penalties and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Supervised and mentored junior staff, standardizing audit methodology and improving team efficiency by 25%.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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Chartered Accountancy
Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Corporate Laws, and Business Strategy.
Grade: 65.67% in CA FINAL
Kerala State Board
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Higher Secondary Education (Class XII)
Commerce
Grade: 85.42%
Kerala State Board
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Secondary Education (Class X)
General Studies
Grade: 98.89%
Skills
Audit & Assurance
Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk-Based Auditing, IFC Audit, Audit Planning, Substantive & Analytical Procedures, Risk Assessment, Control Testing, Audit Documentation, ISA Standards.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
IFRS Financial Statements, Multi-Branch Consolidation, MIS Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Month-End Closing, Financial Modelling, Cost & Profitability Analysis, Working Capital Optimization, Management Dashboards, Decision Support, Performance Reporting.
Tax & Compliance
UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance, Regulatory Filings, Reconciliations, Tax Return Filings, Tax Assessment Responses, Transfer Pricing Assessments, Compliance Advisory, Financial Governance, Audit Readiness, Multi-Client Advisory.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
SOP Design & Implementation, Process Optimization, Internal Control Evaluation, Policy Development, Workflow Automation, ERP Integration, Risk Mitigation, Operational Efficiency.
ERP & Tools
Tally Prime, Zoho Books, Winman, MS Excel (Advanced), MIS Reporting Tools.
Industry Exposure
Trading, Construction, Services, Real Estate, Media, Hypermarket, Hotel & Hospitality, Medical, Electronics, Service & Consulting.
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Conversational
Arabic
Basic
Volunteer
National Service Scheme
|Volunteer
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Summary
Actively participated in community service initiatives, social awareness programs, and youth development activities, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and commitment to social responsibility.