BHARAT DHINGRA
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance and accounting professional with expertise in taxation, internal controls, and financial statements. Demonstrates proficiency in business development and peer review, ensuring robust statutory audits and optimised business processes. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational growth and enhance financial integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8051
8051
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Financial Officer
Arc Ship Chartering & Management LLC
Dubai, UAE
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Oversaw preparation and presentation of timely financial reports to stakeholders.
- Managed capital structure, cash flow, and liquidity to optimise financial performance.
- Created pitch documents, financial models, and investor presentations to facilitate deal closures.
- Explored growth opportunities in new shipping segments and geographies.
- Established strategic partnerships with chartering agents, vessel owners, and brokers.
- Acted as key liaison with investors and analysts regarding financial performance and strategy.
- Executed business development initiatives including funding arrangements and investor onboarding.
Assistant Manager
Protiviti Qatar
Doha, Qatar
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted risk assessments for IQ and MPHC group companies in Doha, Qatar.
- Developed a five-year internal audit plan based on comprehensive risk profiling.
- Executed business process audits for an air ambulance operation in Turkey, covering finance, operations, and medical departments.
- Identified client expansion opportunities to support business development initiatives.
- Recommended service expansions during audits, including cybersecurity reviews and SOP development.
- Contributed to RFP responses, proposal drafting, and client presentations to secure new engagements.
- Coordinated with senior management at client sites to enhance relationships and promote repeat business.
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young
Gurugram, India
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed risk assessment register for entity-wide application in FMCG sector.
- Reviewed current business processes and recommended improvements based on operational needs.
- Executed ICOFR independently for listed FMCG group in Saudi Arabia.
- Conducted business process review for steel plant operations in India.
Assistant Manager (Seconded for Protiviti Qatar)
Protiviti India Member Private Limited
Doha -Qatar, India
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted risk-based internal audits to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive process documentation and operating procedures.
- Reviewed company processes, including fixed assets, human resources, P2P, cash management, and treasury.
Executive
Coinmen Consultants LLP (PwC Affiliated)
Gurugram, India
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted internal audits across diverse industries to assess compliance and efficiency.
- Recommended enhancements based on thorough analysis of business processes.
- Finalised and prepared financial statement schedules for various clients.
- Filed quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly insurance returns with IRDAI.
- Compiled monthly MIS reports for stakeholder review.
- Collaborated with external consultants to file FEMA returns efficiently.
Senior Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
Gurugram, India
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Finalised and prepared financial statement schedules in accordance with IFRS standards for various PwC entities.
- Managed audit queries for assigned entities to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Oversaw fixed asset management across all entities, focusing on root-level processes.
- Ensured implementation of adequate internal controls within the fixed asset department.
- Incorporated physical verification impacts into financial records following approval from relevant authorities.
Audit Executive
Sanjay Satpal & Associates (CA Firm)
Delhi, India
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Finalizing financial statements, Compilation of returns of income of Individuals, Companies & Trusts.
- Tax Audits, Statutory Audits of Companies.
- Has done Assessment Proceedings of Big Size Companies/Projects –
- Lead the big projects of search & seizure (Leader) such as –
Article Assistant
Sanjay Satpal & Associates (CA Firm)
Delhi, India
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Finalizing financial statements, compilation of returns of income of Individuals, Companies & Trusts.
- Part of the team at for the purpose of Special Audits at various locations such as –
- BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (2013 & 2014 – Handled Purchase/Sale Segment).
- BSES Yamuna Power Limited (2013 & 2014 – Handled Purchase/Sale Segment).
- Has done Internal Audit & Statutory Audit of Big Size Companies/Projects –
- Has done Statutory Bank Audits such as –
- State Bank of Patiala
- State Bank of India
Education
B.Com (Hon's) - Finance
Delhi University
Delhi10th -
South Delhi Public School (CBSE Board)
Delhi03.2008
10+2 -
South Delhi Public School (CBSE Board)
Delhi03.2010
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
Delhi05.2016
Skills
- Finance & Accounting
- Taxation
- Internal Controls
- Financial Statements
- Business Development
- Peer Review
- Statutory Audit
- Business Process
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Arc Ship Chartering & Management LLC
03.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager
Protiviti Qatar
03.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager (Seconded for Protiviti Qatar)
Protiviti India Member Private Limited
03.2020 - 06.2022
Executive
Coinmen Consultants LLP (PwC Affiliated)
09.2017 - 02.2020
Senior Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 09.2017
Audit Executive
Sanjay Satpal & Associates (CA Firm)
03.2015 - 12.2016
Article Assistant
Sanjay Satpal & Associates (CA Firm)
03.2012 - 03.2015
B.Com (Hon's) - Finance
Delhi University
10th -
South Delhi Public School (CBSE Board)
10+2 -
South Delhi Public School (CBSE Board)
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
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