Bradley Drake

Finance Manager |Audit Assistant Manager | ACA Qualified | - Living in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I am an ACA qualified chartered accounts (since Nov 2021) with 7 years experience in the UK within practise working primarily in audit while also covering accounts, tax and general practise queries. I worked my way up at my previous employer Smailes Goldie to audit assistant manager managing my own portfolio of small - large audit clients running the team while also assisting a senior audit manager. Key Responsibilities: • Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS • Ensuring regulatory compliance with auditing standards and local laws • Risk assessment on both financial and operational levels, implementing mitigation controls • Leading and mentoring audit teams to ensure performance and development • Proficient in audit software, financial reporting systems, and advanced MS Excel • Strong communicator, tailoring messaging to audience and situation • Managing large workloads and meeting strict deadlines to a high standard • Maintaining and developing client relationships, tailoring services to client needs • Ensuring adherence to professional ethics and codes of conduct • Addressing audit issues promptly with practical, efficient solutions Key Achievements: • Managed on of the firm’s largest audit client, Progressed from Audit Assistant to Assistant Manager over five years • Delivered technical training on new ISA 315 standards to the audit team • Streamlined a Senior Audit Manager’s portfolio, enabling him to run one month ahead of schedule

Experience

  • Finance Manager at DubiCars
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Smailes Goldie Group (Full-time · 6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Assistant Audit Manager
      Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Senior Auditor
      Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Audit Semi Senior
      Jul 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Financial Assistant at Sheilds Security
    Mar 2014 - Mar 2014 · 1 mo

    This was an work experience period with my secondary school spending 2 weeks at the firm working with the financial manager on certain area's of the accounts.