PUNIT GAUSWAMI
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Diligent and detail-oriented Finance Professional with over 8 years of experience in financial management within the hospitality and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and leading finance teams. Strong organizational and analytical skills with a track record of improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate and timely financial insights to management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Amazonico Restaurant Ltd
Dubai, UAE
03.2024 - Current
- Leading the finance function of a luxury hospitality brand, managing a team of 8 professionals.
- Using SAP and Implicit software for day-to-day financial operations, data reporting, and approvals.
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and preparing MTD reports (Budget vs Actual) to guide strategic planning.
- Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Secured new clients and supported B2B business development.
- Conducting monthly and mid-month P&L reviews with the Ops Director and GM.
- Preparing and monitoring Capex budgets, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Handling VAT returns and corporate tax filings with external consultants.
- Reviewing accruals and balance sheet items to ensure timely adjustments.
- Approving and processing payroll and supplier payments.
- Preparing audit packs and coordinating with auditors for smooth and timely audits.
- Ensuring governance through SOPs and regular compliance checks.
- Coordinating with the IT team for system upgrades and cybersecurity reviews.
- Collaborating with HODs on events, budget updates, and expense forecasts.
- Reviewing marketing spend vs. revenue and conducting quarterly budget meetings.
Senior Finance Executive
Coya Restaurant LLC -Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Managed monthly closing activities and finalized management reports.
- Performed detailed sales, GP, and revenue analysis; provided key insights during HOD meetings.
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets and conducted forecast vs. actual variance analysis.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Managed payroll processes including tips and service charge distributions.
- Ensured accurate and timely VAT filings and handled related compliance documentation.
- Oversaw vendor reconciliations and ensured timely supplier payments.
- Prepared audit schedules and supported the external audit process.
- Developed internal financial SOPs and supported implementation of new reporting structures.
- Monitored internal controls and suggested improvements for efficiency.
- Worked with TISSL and other hospitality-related software for POS and inventory.
- Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
Finance Executive
Ban Labs (P) LTD
Gujarat, India
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Leading Manufacturing Co. of FMCG product like Hair Oil (SESA), and cosmetic product.
- Key Responsibilities - GST Returns and file GSTR -1 & 3B returns TDS Payment and Returns MIS for Payable & Receivable Vendor payment & Authorization of Online payment.
- Assist the FM in preparation of Financial Statements such as Profit and loss account, Balance sheet.
- Daily analysis and data compile for Sales bills, Debtors Outstanding, Creditors Outstanding and reporting to management
- Export documentation and coordination with bank until payment received.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Assisted junior team members in collating monthly payroll information for processing.
- Mentored department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Finance Executive
Angel Pumps (P) Ltd
Guajarat, India
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Vendor Payment and vendor balance confirmation from party.
- TDS monthly payment and file quarterly return and issue Form 16A to vendor and Employee.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
- Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
- Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
- Service tax payment and file returns-ST-3 Handling service tax compliances.
- Prepare Documentation to bank for Term Loan and CC and submit monthly stock report to bank.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
Education
CMA - Certified Management Accountant
IMA
UAE 09.2025 -
Diploma - IFRS
Diploma in IFRS
UAE 12.2025 -
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
GLS Institute of Commerce
B.com - Accounting
GLS Institute of Commerce
Skills
- Accounting
- Strong analytical skills
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Cost Accounting
- Management Reporting (MIS)
- Financial statement analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Cost control and reduction
- Cash handling expertise
- Financial analysis and reporting
- VAT returns
- Cashflow forecasting
Certification
Master of Commerce from GLS Institute of Commerce, Gujarat University.
Bachelor of Commerce from GLS Institute of Commerce, Gujarat University
Additional Information
- Date of Birth : 02/12/1991
- Notice period : 3 Month (Negotiable) ,
- Visa Status : Employment Visa
- Nationality: Indian
- Passport Number : Available on Demand
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Gujarati
Native
Custom
6,6
Personal Information
Affiliations
- Reading Books, Chess, Cricket
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
Timeline
Diploma - IFRS
Diploma in IFRS
12.2025 -
CMA - Certified Management Accountant
IMA
09.2025 -
Finance Manager
Amazonico Restaurant Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Senior Finance Executive
Coya Restaurant LLC -Dubai
08.2019 - 02.2024
Finance Executive
Ban Labs (P) LTD
08.2017 - 07.2019
Finance Executive
Angel Pumps (P) Ltd
08.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
GLS Institute of Commerce
B.com - Accounting
GLS Institute of Commerce
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