DENNES JACOB SAM
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Chartered Accountant with more than one year of post qualification experience in the UAE as an
external auditor. Hands-on experience in statutory audits of companies across various
industries including trading, manufacturing, services and real estate. Adept in financial
reporting, IFRS compliance and internal control assessments. Now seeking a role as a
Senior Accountant in a dynamic corporate environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
External Auditor
Talal Abu Ghazaleh & Co. International
Dubai
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted statutory audits in trading, manufacturing, real estate and service sector to ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations using a risk based audit methodology.
- Reviewed and audited complex areas such as accounting for estimates, revenue from operations, inventory valuation and consumption.
- Prepared standalone and consolidated/combined financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
- Resolved audit issues in collaboration with senior partners, finalizing findings for remedial action.
- Reviewed UAE VAT returns to ensure client compliance with UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations.
Audit Assistant
John Lukose & Associates
Kochi
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led a team of 3 members for statutory audits and tax audits of corporate and non-corporate clients.
- Analyzed and finalized the financial statements including cash flow statement of companies.
- Drafted audit reports for corporate and non-corporate clients along with CARO 2020.
- Ensured compliance with various acts and regulations such as Income Tax, GST, PF & ESI.
- Performed stock count and physical verification of inventory.
- Drafted and submitted response for assessment and scrutiny proceedings for clients related to Income Tax Demand.
Articled Assistant
Kurian Lukose and Associates
Kochi
12.2018 - 06.2021
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
SCMS School of Technology and Management
CBSE - XII -
Citadel Residential School
CBSE - X -
Citadel Residential School
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Tally ERP
- Winman CA ERP
- IFRS reporting
- Tax compliance
- Statutory audits
- Financial statement analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Mentored peers and junior colleagues in performing audits.
- Supervised junior colleagues and ensured meeting deadlines.
Timeline
External Auditor
Talal Abu Ghazaleh & Co. International
05.2024 - 07.2025
Audit Assistant
John Lukose & Associates
08.2021 - 08.2023
Articled Assistant
Kurian Lukose and Associates
12.2018 - 06.2021
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
SCMS School of Technology and Management
CBSE - XII -
Citadel Residential School
CBSE - X -
Citadel Residential School
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