• Implementing robust internal controls & compliance measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards & regulatory requirements.• Preparing and delivering accurate and timely financial reports to the executive leadership team and key stakeholders• Providing exemplary leadership to the finance team, offering expert guidance on complex financial matters, leveraging extensive expertise to mentor team members and facilitate their continuous learning and advancement.• Overseeing cash flow planning & management, ensuring optimal liquidity & financial resource allocation to support operational needs.• Serving as the primary liaison with external partners, auditors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to uphold the organization's reputation and compliance standards.• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Aug’18 – Jan’21• Managed and led a cross-functional team of Accountants and Internal Auditors based in Dubai and India, overseeing daily operations of the Accounting & Finance Department on a global scale.• Prepared and presented global management reporting packs to Senior Management, accompanied by insightful commentary on major P&L drivers, and rectified journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Led successful execution of annual audits and maintained meticulous fiscal records, while spearheading the automation and integration of financial information systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.• Selected & supervised an external audit firm, resulting in the successful completion of the initial audit of the company's financial results.• Achieved a record-breaking annual book closure timeline of 10 months for three consecutive years, significantly improving financial record accuracy and timeliness.• Implemented robust internal audit procedures, resulting in significant cost savings and improved gross margin control.• Identified and mitigated forex losses through restructuring product pricing in different currencies, leading to enhanced control over forex exchange costs and improved gross margins.

• Established and built the Accounting & Finance Team in both the UAE and India, assembling a team of five highly skilled professionals in each location, marking a milestone achievement as the pioneer in establishing the first accounting team at The Luxury Closet, Dubai.• Played a pivotal role in enhancing customer satisfaction by managing buyer refunds on the company's website, instituting real-time alerts to buyers and sellers upon payment processing, and seamlessly integrating accounting software with the company's website to streamline operations.• Assisted the tech team with ERP implementation.• Optimized seller payment processes on the company's website, significantly reducing payment delays to sellers.

Administered various activities like monthly & year end account process, accounts payable & receivable as well as preparation of cash flow statement on a monthly basis Facilitated vendor reconciliation, passing of bills of expenses, journal & payment vouchers Managed internal audit of books of accounts and ensured adherence to monthly compliance for income tax, VAT, service tax & luxury tax Extended support in collecting & verifying monthly stock statement and submitting the same to bank against working capital limit Performed various activities like revenue & inventory accounting as well as verification of bank interest Highlights: Extended support in resolving two long pending tax related cases in 6 months; received a salary increase of 85% and an additional responsibility of Finance Manager for the same Secured approval of INR 300 Million cash credit from bank, which was a milestone achievement in terms of business growth

Reporting to Manager Accounts & Finance• Day to day reconciliation of revenue and collection of retail division.• Weekly BRS.• Verification of expenses of retail division.• Payroll process of office, factory and retail division.• Proper record of tax collected and deposit• Align with consultant of taxation matter.• Monthly payment of rent, Payroll and Tax deposit• Verification of bank interest on CC limit.• Monthly cash flow of retail division• Inter unit reconciliation.• Monthly and year end closing of Account of retail division.• Follow up with dispatch department and checking of sales and stock transfer bill.• Reporting through internal official mail• Working on Tally ERP 9