Experience

Diamond Shipping Services LLC. Dubai

• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Senior Finance Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Heading finance function of 1) Diamond Shipping Services LLC and 2) Sharaf Gans Logistics Services LLC • Expertise in MIS preparation with meaningful Dashboard and commentary for healthy discussion with Company Heads. Reviewing monthly MIS of affiliated entities. • Heading Finance Function with a team of over five accounting professionals directly reporting to me who are specialized in freight forwarding logistics, Liner agency business, Tramp & Tanker. • Proficient in Treasury… Show more • Heading finance function of 1) Diamond Shipping Services LLC and 2) Sharaf Gans Logistics Services LLC • Expertise in MIS preparation with meaningful Dashboard and commentary for healthy discussion with Company Heads. Reviewing monthly MIS of affiliated entities. • Heading Finance Function with a team of over five accounting professionals directly reporting to me who are specialized in freight forwarding logistics, Liner agency business, Tramp & Tanker. • Proficient in Treasury Management, Coordination with Corporate Bankers for business activities, approving all cash and bank payments. Coordinating for Cash Flow forecasting with financing needs of the entity on daily/weekly basis, Foreign Currency Management and Monitoring. • Expertise in preparing Company Annual Budget , Reviewing Budgets of affiliated entities along with analytical comparison with corresponding actual and previous period figures • Performing decisive financial analysis periodically including 180 degrees ratio analysis, variance analysis and discussing exception reports with company heads. • Reviewing company’s all draft/potential freight forwarding, joint ventures and General Agency agreements. • Proficient to finalise departmental Balance Scorecard (BSC) in line with organisational BSC. • Participative involvement in the strategic departmental decisions with active participation to achieve the objective of growth prospects in the business; focusing on the operational synergies. e.g. Sales Incentive Scheme. • Expertise in payroll processing as per UAE Labour Law, responsible for payroll reconciliation, controller in charge for staff leaves records, Staff loan processing, Staff Final settlement , Salary increments with Arrear computation, Staff annual rent / annual Ex-Gratia computation and processing, Implementing, guiding and regulating new employees related company policies and conducting new staff training.

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Expertise in MIS preparation with meaningful commentary for healthy discussion with Company Heads. Reviewing monthly MIS of affiliated entities. • Heading Finance Function with a team of over nine accounting professionals specialized in freight forwarding logistics, Liner agency business, Tramp & Tanker. • Proficient in Treasury Management, Coordination with Corporate Bankers for business activities, approving all cash and bank payments. Coordinating for Cash Flow forecasting with… Show more • Expertise in MIS preparation with meaningful commentary for healthy discussion with Company Heads. Reviewing monthly MIS of affiliated entities. • Heading Finance Function with a team of over nine accounting professionals specialized in freight forwarding logistics, Liner agency business, Tramp & Tanker. • Proficient in Treasury Management, Coordination with Corporate Bankers for business activities, approving all cash and bank payments. Coordinating for Cash Flow forecasting with financing needs of the entity on daily/weekly basis, Foreign Currency Management and Monitoring. • Expertise in preparing Company Annual Budget , Reviewing Budgets of affiliated entities along with analytical comparison with corresponding actual and previous period figures • Performing decisive financial analysis periodically including 180 degrees ratio analysis, variance analysis and discussing exception reports with company heads. • Reviewing company’s all draft/potential freight forwarding, joint ventures and General Agency agreements. • Preparing Special Reports for the purpose of Management Review, Cost cutting , Internal Analysis and Several Award Nominations • Proficient to finalise departmental Balance Scorecard (BSC) in line with organisational BSC. • Participative involvement in the strategic departmental decisions with active participation to achieve the objective of growth prospects in the business; focusing on the operational synergies. e.g. Sales Incentive Scheme. • Expertise in payroll processing as per UAE Labour Law, responsible for payroll reconciliation, controller in charge for staff leaves records, Staff loan processing, Staff Final settlement , Salary increments with Arrear computation, Staff annual rent / annual Ex-Gratia computation and processing, Uploading salary SIF files online and processing via WPS and ensuring salary release by cut off date. Implementing, guiding and regulating new employees related company policies and conducting new staff training.



Sharaf Shipping Agency

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Finance Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for clearing Final Disbursement Accounts to various Clients, Final review of monthly MIS and Annual Budgets of 17+ overseas affiliated entities spread across in UAE, Oman and Qatar Close monitoring and understanding on the Unusual Variations to validate commentaries ; Supervising & Guiding a hard core (ship agency and freight forwarder) 30 ship accounting professionals within UAE and also close coordination with 17+ overseas affiliated entities in Oman and Qatar regions; Responsible… Show more Responsible for clearing Final Disbursement Accounts to various Clients, Final review of monthly MIS and Annual Budgets of 17+ overseas affiliated entities spread across in UAE, Oman and Qatar Close monitoring and understanding on the Unusual Variations to validate commentaries ; Supervising & Guiding a hard core (ship agency and freight forwarder) 30 ship accounting professionals within UAE and also close coordination with 17+ overseas affiliated entities in Oman and Qatar regions; Responsible to meet with Operations Head for quick turnaround of Operational related challenges , Responsible to meet with sales head and sales team for quick turnaround and proactive follow up on the overdue receivable balances. Responsible to discuss strategic related decisions with the middle management team with focus on prospective opportunities for bringing in overall organizational efficiencies meeting business growth requirements. Dual reporting to Head of Finance and Head of the Company . Show less Responsible for clearing Final Disbursement Accounts to various Clients, Final review of monthly MIS and Annual Budgets of 17+ overseas affiliated entities spread across in UAE, Oman and Qatar Close monitoring and understanding on the Unusual Variations to validate commentaries ; Supervising & Guiding a hard core (ship agency and freight forwarder) 30 ship accounting professionals within UAE and also close coordination with 17+ overseas affiliated entities in Oman and Qatar regions; Responsible… Show more Responsible for clearing Final Disbursement Accounts to various Clients, Final review of monthly MIS and Annual Budgets of 17+ overseas affiliated entities spread across in UAE, Oman and Qatar Close monitoring and understanding on the Unusual Variations to validate commentaries ; Supervising & Guiding a hard core (ship agency and freight forwarder) 30 ship accounting professionals within UAE and also close coordination with 17+ overseas affiliated entities in Oman and Qatar regions; Responsible to meet with Operations Head for quick turnaround of Operational related challenges , Responsible to meet with sales head and sales team for quick turnaround and proactive follow up on the overdue receivable balances. Responsible to discuss strategic related decisions with the middle management team with focus on prospective opportunities for bringing in overall organizational efficiencies meeting business growth requirements. Dual reporting to Head of Finance and Head of the Company . Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2010 - May 2012

  • Deft in completing all stages of audit - planning, execution and review stages specialized in audits namely interim, year-end audits and expertise in post audit exercise • Skilled in preparing engagement letter, audit budget, audit & task plan, scope of audit, audit program and audit reports as per Generally Accepted Auditing Principles and International Standards. • Comfortable in leading the team and providing a first level review to ensure quality in the audit work… Show more • Deft in completing all stages of audit - planning, execution and review stages specialized in audits namely interim, year-end audits and expertise in post audit exercise • Skilled in preparing engagement letter, audit budget, audit & task plan, scope of audit, audit program and audit reports as per Generally Accepted Auditing Principles and International Standards. • Comfortable in leading the team and providing a first level review to ensure quality in the audit work performed. • Assisted Audit Manager(s)/Director(s) in the development of the audit programme and testing strategy. • Proficient in discussing summarized key audit observations with Senior Audit Manager(s)/Director(s), deciding further course of action. • Expertise in preparing draft audit report together with Financial Statements for the Senior Manager’s/Director’s review, ensuring the disclosures are clear, concise and IFRS compliant. • Deft in preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and GAAP. • Expertise in assigning project management tasks to all team members and monitoring till its completion. • Proficient in providing performance feedback to my team members. Show less • Deft in completing all stages of audit - planning, execution and review stages specialized in audits namely interim, year-end audits and expertise in post audit exercise • Skilled in preparing engagement letter, audit budget, audit & task plan, scope of audit, audit program and audit reports as per Generally Accepted Auditing Principles and International Standards. • Comfortable in leading the team and providing a first level review to ensure quality in the audit work… Show more • Deft in completing all stages of audit - planning, execution and review stages specialized in audits namely interim, year-end audits and expertise in post audit exercise • Skilled in preparing engagement letter, audit budget, audit & task plan, scope of audit, audit program and audit reports as per Generally Accepted Auditing Principles and International Standards. • Comfortable in leading the team and providing a first level review to ensure quality in the audit work performed. • Assisted Audit Manager(s)/Director(s) in the development of the audit programme and testing strategy. • Proficient in discussing summarized key audit observations with Senior Audit Manager(s)/Director(s), deciding further course of action. • Expertise in preparing draft audit report together with Financial Statements for the Senior Manager’s/Director’s review, ensuring the disclosures are clear, concise and IFRS compliant. • Deft in preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and GAAP. • Expertise in assigning project management tasks to all team members and monitoring till its completion. • Proficient in providing performance feedback to my team members. Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Expertise in checking of revenue, cost recognition and inventory valuation under construction projects of clients. • Proficient in reviewing project loan and other agreements, preparing synopsis verifying key covenants • Prepared oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions from improvements in operations. • Organized, facilitated… Show more • Expertise in checking of revenue, cost recognition and inventory valuation under construction projects of clients. • Proficient in reviewing project loan and other agreements, preparing synopsis verifying key covenants • Prepared oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions from improvements in operations. • Organized, facilitated team meetings involving senior management personnel to discuss department plans, client and team issues. • Adeptly handled Management in case of audits undergoing fraud Investigations. Show less • Expertise in checking of revenue, cost recognition and inventory valuation under construction projects of clients. • Proficient in reviewing project loan and other agreements, preparing synopsis verifying key covenants • Prepared oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions from improvements in operations. • Organized, facilitated… Show more • Expertise in checking of revenue, cost recognition and inventory valuation under construction projects of clients. • Proficient in reviewing project loan and other agreements, preparing synopsis verifying key covenants • Prepared oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions from improvements in operations. • Organized, facilitated team meetings involving senior management personnel to discuss department plans, client and team issues. • Adeptly handled Management in case of audits undergoing fraud Investigations. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

  As Audit Associate performed field work of clients from diversified industries namely Zee Network, Max Insurance, Automobile manufacturing, IT firm , Confectionery manufacturing 3 units to name a few. Supervised and trained audit trainees to make them understand PwC audit methodology, stock taking etc. As Audit Associate performed field work of clients from diversified industries namely Zee Network, Max Insurance, Automobile manufacturing, IT firm , Confectionery manufacturing 3 units to name a few. Supervised and trained audit trainees to make them understand PwC audit methodology, stock taking etc.



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

  Performed offshore audits for Investment Management Companies involving Merill Lynch Funds, ICVC e.g. Mellon Funds at U.K Performed Live audits at EY New York office for one of the largest Fund client namely Blue crest Hedge Funds (US GAAP Disclosures) - Jan ‘08 to Mar ’08 Active coordination with IT Team to develop new Offshore system for documenting offshore audits. Conducted analysis of issues identified during pilot phase and recommended solutions to fix problems encountered… Show more Performed offshore audits for Investment Management Companies involving Merill Lynch Funds, ICVC e.g. Mellon Funds at U.K Performed Live audits at EY New York office for one of the largest Fund client namely Blue crest Hedge Funds (US GAAP Disclosures) - Jan ‘08 to Mar ’08 Active coordination with IT Team to develop new Offshore system for documenting offshore audits. Conducted analysis of issues identified during pilot phase and recommended solutions to fix problems encountered before going live. Managed various information management systems to ensure smooth operations critical in a fast paced investment banking environment. Show less Performed offshore audits for Investment Management Companies involving Merill Lynch Funds, ICVC e.g. Mellon Funds at U.K Performed Live audits at EY New York office for one of the largest Fund client namely Blue crest Hedge Funds (US GAAP Disclosures) - Jan ‘08 to Mar ’08 Active coordination with IT Team to develop new Offshore system for documenting offshore audits. Conducted analysis of issues identified during pilot phase and recommended solutions to fix problems encountered… Show more Performed offshore audits for Investment Management Companies involving Merill Lynch Funds, ICVC e.g. Mellon Funds at U.K Performed Live audits at EY New York office for one of the largest Fund client namely Blue crest Hedge Funds (US GAAP Disclosures) - Jan ‘08 to Mar ’08 Active coordination with IT Team to develop new Offshore system for documenting offshore audits. Conducted analysis of issues identified during pilot phase and recommended solutions to fix problems encountered before going live. Managed various information management systems to ensure smooth operations critical in a fast paced investment banking environment. Show less



Khanna & Annadhanam

• New Delhi Area, India

• Audit Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2007

  I joined as an Audit Supervisor and for promoted to Audit Manager in January, 2007 and was mainly responsible as field in-charge for completion of audit field work for the interim and yearly statutory audits (scope also included understanding the business and various processes, test of details, P&L and BS analytical procedures of Indian corporate entities mainly from real estate industries(Both commercial and housing). I completed test of details including analytical procedures for selected… Show more I joined as an Audit Supervisor and for promoted to Audit Manager in January, 2007 and was mainly responsible as field in-charge for completion of audit field work for the interim and yearly statutory audits (scope also included understanding the business and various processes, test of details, P&L and BS analytical procedures of Indian corporate entities mainly from real estate industries(Both commercial and housing). I completed test of details including analytical procedures for selected samples/areas and got audit file reviewed by partner to conclude the field work. I prepared variance analysis on profitability and balance sheet with specific commentary for significant variance both at the interim and year-end stage of the audit for Audit Manager’s and Partners’ final review and approval. I performed physical verification of year end stock of all my clients. I assisted clients in preparing strategy for treasury management for clients mainly in real estate industries especially when projects are financed against project loans including cash flow forecasting. I assisted clients in shortlisting corporate finance options from the available ones and used by relationship with bankers to assist in getting good deals for my clients. Show less I joined as an Audit Supervisor and for promoted to Audit Manager in January, 2007 and was mainly responsible as field in-charge for completion of audit field work for the interim and yearly statutory audits (scope also included understanding the business and various processes, test of details, P&L and BS analytical procedures of Indian corporate entities mainly from real estate industries(Both commercial and housing). I completed test of details including analytical procedures for selected… Show more I joined as an Audit Supervisor and for promoted to Audit Manager in January, 2007 and was mainly responsible as field in-charge for completion of audit field work for the interim and yearly statutory audits (scope also included understanding the business and various processes, test of details, P&L and BS analytical procedures of Indian corporate entities mainly from real estate industries(Both commercial and housing). I completed test of details including analytical procedures for selected samples/areas and got audit file reviewed by partner to conclude the field work. I prepared variance analysis on profitability and balance sheet with specific commentary for significant variance both at the interim and year-end stage of the audit for Audit Manager’s and Partners’ final review and approval. I performed physical verification of year end stock of all my clients. I assisted clients in preparing strategy for treasury management for clients mainly in real estate industries especially when projects are financed against project loans including cash flow forecasting. I assisted clients in shortlisting corporate finance options from the available ones and used by relationship with bankers to assist in getting good deals for my clients. Show less



TR Chadha & Co- Chartered Accountancy Firm

• New Delhi Area, India

• Article Assistant

  • Aug 2001 - Jul 2004

  As Trainee, performed stock taking, test of details and progressed through in performing analytical field work for Giant clients e.g. BILT paper manufacturing entity (3 units), Reviewed contractual process namely AMC contract, Transportation contracts etc agreeing to the clauses of the agreement and also verifying with payment advice and payment ledger Executed the Verification of the transactions relating to import and export, shipment procedure. Reviewing expenses in various projects… Show more As Trainee, performed stock taking, test of details and progressed through in performing analytical field work for Giant clients e.g. BILT paper manufacturing entity (3 units), Reviewed contractual process namely AMC contract, Transportation contracts etc agreeing to the clauses of the agreement and also verifying with payment advice and payment ledger Executed the Verification of the transactions relating to import and export, shipment procedure. Reviewing expenses in various projects and marketing activities. Collected and analyzed data and compile research materials on various research projects. Internal audits of largest paper maufacturing companies like BILT (Ballarshah), BILT graphics (Pune) and power sector company like NDPL Involved in Indian Union Budget 2004 Analysis (Direct and Indirect Taxation) and preparation of budget analysis, Proofread manuscripts and finalized for publication and distributed to clients Instrumental in the reviewing of the whole process of entering into contract with the interested parties such as Bid for quotation, shortlisting the min quoted and/or based on other parameters like reputation of the bidder, reviewing various clauses of the agreement, etc and verifying with payment advice and payment ledger, etc. Stock taking and validation, vouching of expenses, conducting detailed ledger review Show less As Trainee, performed stock taking, test of details and progressed through in performing analytical field work for Giant clients e.g. BILT paper manufacturing entity (3 units), Reviewed contractual process namely AMC contract, Transportation contracts etc agreeing to the clauses of the agreement and also verifying with payment advice and payment ledger Executed the Verification of the transactions relating to import and export, shipment procedure. Reviewing expenses in various projects… Show more As Trainee, performed stock taking, test of details and progressed through in performing analytical field work for Giant clients e.g. BILT paper manufacturing entity (3 units), Reviewed contractual process namely AMC contract, Transportation contracts etc agreeing to the clauses of the agreement and also verifying with payment advice and payment ledger Executed the Verification of the transactions relating to import and export, shipment procedure. Reviewing expenses in various projects and marketing activities. Collected and analyzed data and compile research materials on various research projects. Internal audits of largest paper maufacturing companies like BILT (Ballarshah), BILT graphics (Pune) and power sector company like NDPL Involved in Indian Union Budget 2004 Analysis (Direct and Indirect Taxation) and preparation of budget analysis, Proofread manuscripts and finalized for publication and distributed to clients Instrumental in the reviewing of the whole process of entering into contract with the interested parties such as Bid for quotation, shortlisting the min quoted and/or based on other parameters like reputation of the bidder, reviewing various clauses of the agreement, etc and verifying with payment advice and payment ledger, etc. Stock taking and validation, vouching of expenses, conducting detailed ledger review Show less