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Diana Benjamin

Diana Benjamin

Chartered Accountant
Dubai

Summary

Audit and assurance professional with over 4 years of post-qualification experience in statutory audits, IFRS-based financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in executing end-to-end audits, managing financial statement preparation, and ensuring adherence to UAE VAT and corporate tax frameworks. Adept at mentoring junior staff, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building client trust through consistent delivery and attention to quality. Currently seeking to contribute to high-impact audit teams within dynamic and growth-focused organizations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auditor

MBG Corporate Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Led statutory audit engagements across sectors, ensuring accuracy in IFRS-compliant financial statements.
  • Review financial data for key risk areas and perform analysis of material balance sheet and profit & loss balances.
  • Liaise with clients to resolve audit queries and align on disclosure expectations.
  • Support ongoing corporate tax computations and ensure appropriate financial disclosures under UAE tax law.
  • Assess VAT compliance and verify supporting documentation in audit processes.
  • Streamlined audit coordination for 10+ clients, reducing turnaround time by 10%.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.

Audit Executive

Arc and Marc Chartered Accountants
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed statutory audits from planning to closure for small to mid-sized clients across various industries.
  • Reviewed trial balances and reconciled them with GLs; conducted analysis of material balance sheet and profit and loss items, and prepared monthly MIS reports.
  • Handled VAT return preparation and submission, assisted with VAT and corporate tax registrations.
  • Participated in client meetings and discussions with partners on audit findings and financial statements.
  • Allocated and reviewed tasks performed by trainees, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

Audit Executive

KPMG Global
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted UK statutory audit teams on IFRS engagements.
  • Performed walkthroughs, control testing, and coordinated reviews with offshore staff.
  • Participated in internal project meetings and maintained audit documentation quality.

Assistant Manager Accounts

Praxia Healthcare Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Coordinated between finance and operations teams for ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
  • Conducted cross-functional meetings to test and troubleshoot software performance.
  • Prepared financial statements and cash flow reports, supporting timely completion of statutory audits.
  • Ensured indirect taxes (VAT) compliance, reducing exposure to tax-related risks.
  • Supported implementation of internal financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Professional Degree

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India
01.2014 - 01.2020

Skills

IFRS compliance

Tools And Platforms

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Tally
  • Quick Books
  • Zoho Books
  • MS Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint

Timeline

Senior Auditor

MBG Corporate Services
10.2023 - Current

Audit Executive

Arc and Marc Chartered Accountants
09.2022 - 08.2023

Audit Executive

KPMG Global
02.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager Accounts

Praxia Healthcare Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2022

Chartered Accountant - Professional Degree

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2014 - 01.2020
Diana BenjaminChartered Accountant