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ASHWIN HARIHARAN

ASHWIN HARIHARAN

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Highly motivated Chartered Accountant specialized in Audit & Taxation, with proven expertise in providing financial management and advisory services that enable key clients and businesses to achieve their financial goals while consistently exceeding expectations across diverse sectors.


Proven expertise across auditing, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, supported by strong analytical and communication skills. Skilled in taxation with primary exposure in India and the UAE and secondary exposure to US tax practices. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis, capital budgeting, risk management, strategic planning, and cash flow management. Adept at liaising with auditors, ensuring compliance, and leading teams with integrity. Committed to continuous learning and delivering excellence in all financial operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6065
6065
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Financial Controller

Eco Wide Line & Shipping L.L.C
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Spearheaded preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
  • Implemented periodic revenue and expense account reviews, reducing revenue leakage and improving cost control.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to provide data-driven financial analysis and strategic insights, enabling informed executive decisions.
  • Enhanced liquidity management with prudent cash flow planning and control.
  • Directed migration to a cloud-based accounting system, improving data accuracy and enabling real-time financial analysis.
  • Supervised a team of 12+ member finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
  • Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Established effective financial controls, reducing risk of fraud and mismanagement.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.

Audit Manager

Menon & Ayyar Chartered Accountants
Kochi, Kerala, India
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Designed and executed audit plans, reducing financial errors and strengthening regulatory compliance.
  • Streamlined audit policies and procedures in collaboration with partners, cutting audit time by 30% and improving quality.
  • Communicated audit findings effectively, promoted understanding amongst stakeholders.
  • Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
  • Managed staffing, budgets, schedules, and forecasts, ensuring timely delivery and addressing variances proactively.
  • Produced comprehensive audit reports with focus on internal control design, improving operational oversight.
  • Championed advanced data analytics in audits, enhancing risk assessment accuracy and reducing misstatements.
  • Increased firm billable by 30% through strategic client acquisition, retention, and fee optimization.

Audit Associate

Menon & Ayyar Chartered Accountants
Kochi, Kerala, India
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Conducted audits for 150+ entities, ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying control gaps.
  • Maintained detailed records of audit procedures to uphold accountability.
  • Facilitated client meetings to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
  • Specialized in revenue recognition, overseeing 40% of financial reports and ensuring adherence to reporting standards.
  • Completed 100+ statutory audits under Ind AS and non-Ind AS frameworks, ensuring full legal compliance.
  • Achieved 100% on-time VAT-to-GST transitions, delivering strategic tax insights to senior management.
  • Led audits and financial statement finalization for a multi-state entity with USD 232 million turnover.
  • Managed multiple audits concurrently whilst maintaining high attention to detail..
  • Tested internal controls for increased reliability and effectiveness.
  • Industry expertise spans Banking, Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, Insurance, Iron & Steel, Logistics & Shipping, Manufacturing, Textile, and Trading.

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA) - Chartered Accountant

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
India

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy & Finance

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
India

Higher Secondary Education - Commerce, Higher Secondary Education

GEMS Our Own English High School
United Arab Emirates

Skills

  • Independent judgement
  • Compliance and regulatory knowledge
  • Financial analysis
  • Commercial acumen
  • Capital budgeting
  • Risk management
  • Cash flow management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Leadership skills
  • Auditing standards knowledge

Certification

  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
  • Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
  • Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
  • CFA Level 1, CFA Institute
  • Advanced Valuation and Strategy M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital, Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling, University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Markets (with Honors), Yale University
  • Google Sustainability Project Management, Google

Software & Tools

MS Office | SAP ERP | Tally ERP | Power BI | Python (Basic) | Tax Filing Software | Portfolio Management Software | Quick Books | Zoho Books

LANGUAGES

English
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary

Accomplishments

Chess Champion (GCC - 2013), Represented UAE in the CBSE National Chess Clusters.

Captain, School Basketball Team

Ace Scholars Badge, Academic Excellence

GCC Business Cup Champions, Team Leader

Leadership Program, School Prefectorial Board

Student Columnist, Gulf News, Leading media agency in the UAE

Mobile Photography Awards, Have won multiple accolades in the Mobile Photography category

Math Olympiad Accolades, Received numerous accolades in Math Olympiad competitions.

Affiliations

Chess, Photography, Sports, Gaming, Reading

Timeline

Financial Controller

Eco Wide Line & Shipping L.L.C
07.2023 - 08.2025

Audit Manager

Menon & Ayyar Chartered Accountants
04.2020 - 05.2023

Audit Associate

Menon & Ayyar Chartered Accountants
03.2017 - 03.2020

Chartered Accountant (ACA) - Chartered Accountant

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy & Finance

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Higher Secondary Education - Commerce, Higher Secondary Education

GEMS Our Own English High School

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