Professional, hard working, sincere & dedicated individual with over 15 years’ experience in Audit, Assurance and Advisory Services. Sound working knowledge of various industries, ability to analyze issues & provide effective & efficient solutions. Adherence to strict reporting deadlines. Efficient & effective management & utilization of resources in the completion of work.I have a decade of work experience in conducting and managing external Audit engagements. I have dedicated several years in various positions to establish the foundations and emerge as an individual who can be entrusted with additional responsibilities which entail Audit strategy development, planning and issues resolution. The last couple of years in my career have groomed me to lead a team of professional assurance providers.
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Finance MangerBusiness Machines Company W.L.L. Jan 2020 - Jan 2021Kuwait City, Kuwait City, KuwaitResponsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial results and reporting to Senior Management (CFO / Business head) for review and approvalReview / comparison of actual results v/s budgets. Highlighting of variancesPreparation of yearly budgets (divisions & consolidated)Preparation of cashflows on a monthly basisReview of all monthly closing entriesReview of all books of accounts for accuracy and appropriatenessMonitoring of all projects for costs and margins.Preparation of processes and perform a review on a regular basis for any changes requiredReview and processing of payrollResponsible for the supervision of auditsCredit banking (L/G’s, L/c’s, Bank Guarantees etc)Constant review and follow up of receivablesResponsible for all Finance & Treasury Department staff & activities for overall management, coordination, and assessment.
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Freelance Financial ConsultantFreelance, Self-Employed Nov 2018 - Dec 2019KuwaitPerforming accounting reviews for 6 medium sized companies on a monthly. Also preparation of management accounts on a monthly basis, co-ordination with auditors and facilitate in the preparation financial statementsReview of accounting and reporting for an Accounting and Advisory Firm having a client base of 20 clientsDevelopment of accounting strategy for an accounting department with focus on performance of work, staff requirements, staff capabilities, quality of work, client reporting timelines etcPreparation of accounts for a Not for Profit Organization based in KuwaitPerforming of Internal Audit based on the pre-approved audit programs and reporting to the managementPresentation of Internal Audit Reports to the Board at the Annual General Assembly Meeting and Executive Board Meeting headed by the President and Members from GCC and Asian CountriesPerforming of Physical Inventory Counts for a number of locations for an Electronics Retail Company. Preparation of inventory process and identification of discrepancies in the physical inventory and reporting to the management. Inputs with respect to the required corrections and amendments in the existing processActed as a Financial Controller for a local Clinic for 9 months. Provided inputs with respect to the formulation of appropriate Chart of Accounts, review of Accounting work, and preparation of monthly accounts for the submission to the management. Also reviewed appropriate allocation of costs to appropriate accounts in the preparation of financial statementsPerforming a review of Cost of Sales and Inventory for a well-established local Pharmaceutical Company. Performed a detailed analysis on a monthly details, comparison of gross margins and computation of average cost for inventories. Also reviewed appropriate allocation of costs to appropriate accounts in the preparation of financial statementsPreparation of financial statements for companies in compliance with the IFRS
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Assistant Audit ManagerBdo Aug 2005 - Nov 2018Fully responsible for a portfolio of clients.Independent handling of large / medium / small sized clients.Developed audit strategy and assessed engagement risks.Planned, scheduled and coordinated audit programs including quarterly reviews, Joint Audits and Group Audits.Integrated best practices and systems into the audit programs.Initiated internal audit controls for effective financial management.Ensured appropriate documentation as part of Quality Control.Issued Group Audit instructions.Reviewed and assessed completion of audits.Ensured Financial Statements are in compliance with local requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”).Highlighting various issues that need to be addressed during interim filed work. Coordinated with the management to take necessary actions on audit findings.Setting up meetings with client management for various discussions relating to year end audit to be performed, deadlines & issues.Review of consolidation workings prepared by staff.Responsible for on job training for juniors & assistants.Review of final financial statements & submission to Director / Partner for review and approval.Review of client files, field work & financial statements for works performed by juniors / assistants.Budgeted, managed and reported client service time.Evaluated performance of audit staff and provided appropriate feedback.Presentation to Business and Audit Risk Committee on the financial highlights of the Group on a quarterly & yearly basis. Also notifying and conducting discussion on areas of significant risks faced by the Group.Regular travels to Middle East regions for performing audits on subsidiaries. -
Auditor / AccountantDeloitte Dec 2001 - Aug 2005KuwaitDeveloped an understanding of the client's business.Provided support to seniors in reviewing a client's internal controls.Studied and tested software and hardware systems of client business.Verified accounting and clients databases are updated and functioning properly.Checked and verified accounting books and records.Tested client internal controls functioning. Reported deviations to seniors.Assisted in the preparation of financial statements.Completing audit files as per requirements and submission to Senior for review.Checked and inspected the accuracy of accounts receivable and payable ledgers.Checked, inspected and reconciled bank deposits and payments.Prepared audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements.Established working relationships with company's staff and clientsAssisted senior's in-charge on the field.Additional Assignment of Responsibility:Involved in handling & preparation of office accounts on a day to day basis & reporting to the Office Manager. Job profile includes the preparation of Journal Vouchers, Payment Vouchers, Bank Reconciliations, preparation of Client Invoices, Receivables Ageing Reports on a monthly basis & preparation of various other monthly reports & submission of reports to Head Office in prescribed formats within reporting deadlines.
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Assistant AuditorGrant Thornton Mar 2000 - Oct 2001KuwaitChecked and inspected the accuracy of accounts receivable and payable ledgers.Checked, inspected and reconciled bank deposits and payments.Prepared audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements.Established working relationships with company's staff and clientsAssisted senior's in-charge on the field.Completion of documentation of areas allotted as per requirements and submission to Senior for review.Checked, inspected and reconciled bank deposits and payments.
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AccountantUnion Trading Company Jun 1999 - Feb 2000KuwaitPreparation, sorting & posting of customer sales invoices.Preparation of Ageing Reports.Reconciliation of Sales Ledger to General Ledger.Reconciliation of Customer Accounts.Payroll Processing.
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AccountantPragati Prakashan Apr 1996 - Mar 1999Pune Area, IndiaPreparation, sorting & posting of customer sales invoices.Preparation of Ageing Reports.Follow Up of customer receivables.Reconciliation of Sales Ledger to General Ledger.Reconciliation of Customer Accounts.Posting of supplier invoices.Preparation of payments.Bank reconciliations.Payroll Processing.Posting of various month end closing entries like depreciation, prepayments accruals etc.Reporting to Office Manager.
H G Education Details
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H G attended Certified Public Accountant (Cpa), Certified Fraud Examiner (Cfe), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education.
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