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
Financial statement analysis
Audit coordination
Corporate tax compliance
VAT compliance
Risk assessment
Client relationship management
Financial reporting
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Problem solving
Process improvement
ERP system experience
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