CLA Emirates (Erstwhile Emirates International Chartered Accountants Group),
Dubai
2025.01 - Current
Client Leadership & Relationship Management
Act as lead relationship for key multinational and regional clients, serving as trusted advisor to C-suite and senior finance leadership on international tax and regulatory matters.
Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements covering UAE Corporate Tax, international tax structuring, AML/CFT, and regulatory compliance, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
Revenue Growth & Market Development
Drive practice growth initiatives, including identification of new opportunities, expansion of service offerings, and cross-selling of international tax and regulatory services to existing clients.
Contribute to revenue generation and pipeline development through repeat engagements, referrals, and thought leadership–driven client acquisition.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Built, led, and scaled high-performing team of more than 10 professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and technical mentoring aligned with partner-track talent model.
Foster culture of quality, accountability, and commercial awareness, preparing team members for progression to manager and senior manager roles.
Technical Excellence & Risk Management
Served as senior technical authority on complex cross-border tax issues, regulatory interpretation, and high-risk advisory matters, providing sign-off support and quality reviews.
Ensure robust risk management, technical review, and compliance with professional standards, safeguarding firm and client interests.
Brand, Thought Leadership & Market Presence
Lead firm’s thought leadership agenda in international tax and regulatory advisory through webinars, technical publications, and client training programs.
Represent firm externally as speaker at professional forums, Colleges and client events, strengthening brand visibility and market credibility.
Manager Direct Tax and Regulatory Advisory
Emirates International Chartered Accountants Group
Dubai
2020.08 - 2024.12
Led interpretation and implementation of UAE Corporate Tax regime.
Authored Corporate Tax Handbook and client synopses.
Developed technical content for website and client communications.
Presented at multiple client awareness webinars.
Contributed to growth of international tax practice through training sessions.
Advised clients on inbound structuring and withholding tax implications
Facilitated acquisition of Tax Residency Certificates (TRC) and relevant documentation.
Guided clients in identifying beneficial owners under UBO Regulations.
Visiting Faculty
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai Chapter
Dubai
2018.05 - 2019.08
Indirect Taxes – CA Intermediate (May & Nov 2019)
Mercantile Law – CA Foundation (June 2018)
Manager – International Taxation
KPMG
Mumbai
2009.08 - 2011.08
Advised multinational clients on Permanent Establishment exposure, employee secondments, and taxability in India.
Provided withholding tax advisory on cross-border transactions.
Supported restructuring, profit repatriation, and investment strategies.
Advised on FEMA and exchange control implications.
Assisted foreign companies in establishing operations in India.
Worked within multidisciplinary teams across tax and advisory service lines.
Assistant Manager – International Taxation
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC)
Mumbai
2007.07 - 2009.07
DTAA advisory focusing on FTS and Royalty.
PE advisory (service, agency, fixed place).
Managed compliance, assessments, and appellate proceedings.
Drafted submissions, writ petitions, and ITAT paper books.
Delivered academic training for new joiners.
Executive – International Taxation
RSM & Co., Chartered Accountants
Mumbai
2005.07 - 2007.07
Withholding tax advisory on inbound and outbound transactions.
Reviewed agreements with non-resident entities.
Prepared Section 195 certificates.
Assisted in ITAT appeals and tax authority representations.
Executive – Audit & Taxation
Sarda & Sarda, Chartered Accountants
Gujarat
2003.01 - 2004.12
Conducted statutory, internal, concurrent, and revenue audits.
Assisted in tax assessments and appellate proceedings.
Company law compliance and advisory.
Executive – Audit & Taxation
Billimoria Mehta & Co., Chartered Accountants
Mumbai
2002.06 - 2002.12
Statutory audits and finalisation of accounts.
Computation of income tax for individuals and entities.
Internal and statutory audits of nationalised banks.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy & Auditing
Gujarat University
India
Skills
UAE corporate tax law
International taxation
AML/CFT regulations
Cross-border structuring
Beneficial ownership compliance
Client training and webinars
Technical authoring
Languages
English
Hindi
German
Affiliations
Yoga enthusiast
Interior Designing
Certification
Advance Professional Certificate in International Tax - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), Amsterdam
Fundamentals of GloBE Rules – Pillar Two - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), Amsterdam
Timeline
Associate Director – International Taxation
CLA Emirates (Erstwhile Emirates International Chartered Accountants Group),
2025.01 - Current
Manager Direct Tax and Regulatory Advisory
Emirates International Chartered Accountants Group
2020.08 - 2024.12
Visiting Faculty
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai Chapter