Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ACCA-qualified finance professional with 6+ years of experience spanning internal audit, financial reporting, cost accounting, and ERP-driven operations across manufacturing and financial services. Currently serving as Assistant Finance Manager at a Dubai-based steel manufacturing company — leading a team of 12, managing end-to-end books of accounts in Microsoft Dynamics ERP, and overseeing financial close, BOM costing, variance analysis, and intercompany reconciliations across Dubai–Africa operations. Previously with Guidehouse India (a leading global consulting firm), conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits with integrated data analysis tools. Earlier experience at Muthoot Fincorp, one of India's largest NBFCs, where I managed internal audit, fraud investigations, and MIS reporting across head office and branch operations. Core areas of expertise: • Financial Reporting & Book Finalization | IFRS | Management MIS • Internal Audit | Risk Assessment | Internal Controls | Compliance • Cost Accounting | BOM Costing | Variance Analysis | WIP & Inventory • Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP | Power BI | Advanced Excel • Treasury & Cash Flow | Working Capital Management | Budgeting • UAE VAT | UAE Corporate Tax | Intercompany Reconciliation 📍 Based in Dubai, UAE | ACCA Member | Available immediately Open to Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Internal Auditor, FP&A, and Audit roles in the UAE.
Overseeing finance and accounting operations for a steel coil coating manufacturer in Dubai, managing AP, AR, GL, costing, and financial reporting functions. • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements • Manage cash flow forecasting, fund planning, and bank reconciliations to ensure optimal liquidity for raw material procurement (GI, Aluzinc, Aluminium coils) and operational expenses • Handle standard costing and inventory valuation for steel coating product lines (PPGI, PPGL, Aluminium coils); conduct variance analysis across product lines • Coordinate with procurement and production teams on purchase order processing, LC (Letter of Credit) management, and supplier payment scheduling • Prepare UAE VAT returns and ensure compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations • Support annual budgeting and forecasting; provide variance analysis and financial insights to senior management • Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations • Assist in trade finance operations including bank guarantees, LCs, and import/export documentation • Supervise and mentor junior finance team members, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and SOPs
Guidehouse is a leading global consulting firm serving public, private, and social sector clients. As Senior Associate in the Audit practice: • Conducted diverse internal audits — Financial, Operational, IT, and Compliance — assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and implementing preventive measures • Developed comprehensive risk-based audit plans aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives • Performed fixed asset audits and reconciliations across head office and branches, ensuring accuracy of asset records • Prepared concise internal audit reports and presented findings and recommendations to senior management and the Board • Streamlined audit workflows by integrating automated data analysis tools, improving accuracy and efficiency in transaction testing and exception identification
• Conducted Concurrent Bank Audit at Central Bank of India — reviewed daily transactions for compliance and accuracy • Managed GST return filing and bookkeeping in Tally ERP • Prepared net worth statements for individual and corporate clients • Filed monthly ESI and EPF returns • Executed Air Force Audit (FY 2021–22, QSD Department) — reviewed grant receipts and fund utilization
Muthoot Fincorp is one of India's largest non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), with 3,500+ branches nationwide. • Led internal and external fraud audits across branches — investigation report preparation and submission to senior management • Prepared monthly MIS dashboards and management trackers for the Head Office • Formulated comprehensive audit frameworks for multiple business units, aligning compliance with statutory requirements • Conducted inter-departmental audits with quarterly reporting cycles • Reviewed and recommended changes to accounting systems and internal audit control procedures • Participated in the formation and implementation of financial plans across the organization
CA Articleship training under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI): • Conducted statutory bank audits for SBI, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, and J&K Bank • Concurrent audit of Kerala Financial Corporation (Corporate Office, Thiruvananthapuram) • Handled Income Tax, GST, VAT, and TDS compliance for a portfolio of companies, sole proprietorships, and individuals • Prepared financial statements, computation of income, and filed income tax returns for various assessees • Supervised and participated in statutory audits across schools, hospitals, and other industries • Prepared tax audit reports under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961