Experience

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  Neptune P2P Group

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Group Financial Controller

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Investment analysis, mergers and acquisition analysis, interpretation of financial information, advising management on investment decisions and working capital management of the Group. Oversee operations of Group finance team, set goal and objectives of the team.Incorporation and liquidation of companies in accordance with Group structure, including regulatory and financial compliance of companies.Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the Group, including variance analysis.Collating and preparing consolidated financial statements of the Group, including provision of interpretation and commentary to Board of Directors and Group’s shareholders. Inter-department liaison to discuss future plans and achieve effective management, including reviews and evaluation for cost reduction opportunities to increase profitability.Implementation of Group’s accounting policies and procedures, and assuring adherence to IFRS. Performance of Group audit, and Liaison with auditors in preparation and finalization of Group’s financial statements, and ensuring adherence to local regulations. Responsible for bidding on tenders, preparation of financial proposals, and determination of contract pricing. Impact analysis, implementation and management of Indirect taxes.

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  RSM Dahman

  • Dubai

  • Audit Supervisor

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Dubai

    Planning for year-end audits and quarterly reviews by establishing budgets, preparing preliminary analysis, understanding the clients industry and identifying key risk areas.Preparation of audit strategies based on risk assessment, analytical review and review of controls to ensure proper sufficiency, effectiveness of tests and compliance with the scope of the engagement. Performance of audit fieldwork as per defined strategies and review of compliance of accounts with IFRSs’.Finalization of audit assignments which includes reporting to Group Auditors. Performance of Internal audits assignments by evaluating existing internal controls, identifying control weaknesses and making appropriate recommendations to the management through Internal audit report. Provision of Management Consultancy services, which includes, Review of Financial processes, development of budgets and forecasts and preparation of Management reporting templates.Supervising audit staff, review of compliance of Audit files against Audit Methodology and imparting training to colleagues on inconsistencies identified.

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  Shah Baldota & Company

  • Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Auditor

    • Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
    • Pune, Maharashtra, India

    Preparation and finalization of books of account for clients in accordance with Indian GAAP. Planning and performance of Statutory and Tax audit (both Direct and Indirect Tax) of Private Limited Companies, Partnership and Proprietary firms. Filing of Quarterly Tax Returns and replying to the queries of Tax Department during assessment. Preparation of Projected Financials Statements for clients for obtaining loan from banks. Registration of new entities under Value Added Tax Act and Service Tax net. Involved in the process of formation of Private Limited Companies and Partnership Firms. Performance of Internal audits for various business processes.

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  KIRTANE & PANDIT CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

  • Pune

  • Article Assistant - Internal Audit

    • Dec 2009 - Nov 2010
    • Pune

    Worked as an article assistant for the Internal Audit Department of the firm. During my tenure with the firm, I was involved in performance of internal audit assignments for various Companies, including public limited companies, focused at identifying control weaknesses and risks and recommending the management appropriate suggestions. Primary business process areas for which Internal audit was performed are:Production processOrder to Collection processProcurement to payment processYear ending closing process

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  Shah Baldota and Company

  • Pune

  • Article Assistant

    • Jun 2007 - Nov 2009
    • Pune

    Worked as an article assistant and gained insights in auditing, accounting and taxation. My job responsibilities within the firm primarily included:Performance of Statutory audit and Tax audit (both Direct and Indirect tax) of Private Limited Companies, Partnership and Proprietor firms. Preparation and finalization of books of account of clients in accordance with Accounting standard generally accepted in India.Filing of Quarterly Tax Returns and replying to the queries of Tax Department during assessment.Preparation of Projected financial statements for clients for obtaining loan from banks.Registration of new entities under Value Added Tax Act and Service Tax net.Involved in the process of formation of Private Limited Companies and Partnership firms.