Chinju Augustine ACA, Bcom
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with extensive expertise in financial analysis, management accounting, and financial reporting. Proven track record in cashflow forecasting, VAT returns, and budgeting. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively. Career goal includes leveraging analytical skills to drive strategic financial decisions and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
Rush Fuel Trading LLC
, Dubai
2024.10 - Current
- Facilitated capital-raising initiatives supporting business expansion efforts.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
Finance Manager
GTE Petrochem DMCC
Dubai, UAE
2024.02 - 2024.09
- Consolidation and analysis of Group MIS reports
- Applied auditing expertise and industry knowledge to consistently
- Coordinating statutory audit of both consolidated and standalone Financial Statements including lasing with the Auditor
- Accounting and Finalization of Accounts and Preparation of Financial Statements
- Corporate tax registration for Companies within the group
- Conducted corporate tax impact assessment for the Group
- Monitoring and reviewing the budget Budget preparation and ensuring proper data accumulation from various departments
Assistant Manager
EVAS International, Chartered Accountants
Dubai
2021.08 - 2023.07
- Conduct face to face meeting with clients to review process performance, identifying needs for strategy adjustments complete quality audits on schedule
- Trained new employees in accounting principles and company procedures
- Preparation and finalization of consolidated financial statements
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) preparation
- Agreed upon procedures (AUP) certification as per statutory framework
Audit Associate
Kreston Menon, Chartered Accountants
Sharjah
2019.09 - 2021.07
- Conducting statutory audits in accordance with IFRS and ISA for clients in the field of trading, manufacturing, shipping, educational institutions and contracting companies across UAE
- Implementation of IFRS 16 - Leases and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model as per IFRS- Financial instruments for major clients
- Preparation and finalization of Combined financial statements of Group Companies
- Played a key role as in providing advisory services to major clients with respect to
- Compilation and preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS
- Understanding clients business and the industry, identifying key risk areas by performing preliminary analytical reviews, evaluating adequacy of internal controls, performing compliance and substantive tests
- Prepared monthly Profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy
Audit Associate
KPMG GDC
Kochi
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Carried out thorough reviews of documents and completed accurate audit reports
- Logged audit work, noted findings and compiled evidence of misdeeds
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
Senior Auditor
Varma and Varma, Chartered Accountants
Kochi
2018.05 - 2018.10
- Followed-up audit observations to evaluate implementation of suggested corrective actions
- Maintained up to date knowledge of industrial developments, best practices and regulatory requirements
- Understood and applied various audit methodologies as appropriate, including internal and external auditing
- Collaborated with senior audit staff to drive development of annual audit plan, critically assess existing controls and perform holistic evaluation of associated risks
Senior Auditor
VBV Associates, Chartered Accountants
Kochi
2017.05 - 2018.04
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials
Articled Assistant
Baby Joseph & Co, Chartered
Kochi
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Tax Audits of Companies and Partnership firms as per Income Tax Act, 1961 and e- filing of Tax Audit Reports
- Preparation and finalization of Financial Statements of Companies as per Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013
- Preparation and finalization of Financial Statements of Partnership Firms and Sole proprietorship organizations
- E-filing of Income Tax Returns of Companies, Partnership firms, Sole Proprietorships, and Individuals
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings
Education
Chartered Accountant - undefined
ICAI
2018.01 - 2018.12
Diploma - IFRS
ACCA
2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
MG University
2013.01 - 2013.12
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Management accounting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cashflow forecasting
- VAT returns
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Tally ERP 9
- QuickBooks
- Focus
- Caseware
- Advanced MS Excel
- MS office
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil
Timeline
Finance Manager
Rush Fuel Trading LLC
2024.10 - Current
Finance Manager
GTE Petrochem DMCC
2024.02 - 2024.09
Diploma - IFRS
ACCA
2023.08 - Current
Assistant Manager
EVAS International, Chartered Accountants
2021.08 - 2023.07
Audit Associate
Kreston Menon, Chartered Accountants
2019.09 - 2021.07
Audit Associate
KPMG GDC
2018.10 - 2019.06
Senior Auditor
Varma and Varma, Chartered Accountants
2018.05 - 2018.10
Chartered Accountant - undefined
ICAI
2018.01 - 2018.12
Senior Auditor
VBV Associates, Chartered Accountants
2017.05 - 2018.04
Articled Assistant
Baby Joseph & Co, Chartered
2014.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
MG University
2013.01 - 2013.12