Rakesh Sharma
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experience in UAE VAT and other compliance, financial reporting, Bank facility and audit. ACCA and Indian CA qualified. Proficient in SAP, Advance excel. Power Bi, and Tally ERP. Holding UAE driving license. Knowledge of corporate tax. IELTS 7.5
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Al Dobowi Group
Dubai, UAE
08.2021 - Current
- Managed monthly consolidation and timely submission of VAT returns for the Tax Group, ensuring full compliance with legislations, particularly those concerning Designated Zones, to prevent penalties.
- Successfully completed UAE VAT refund procedures for the Group by meticulously preparing documentation, submitting applications, effectively addressing resubmission queries from FTA, and maintaining consistent follow-up with the authority.
- Prepared and analyzed comprehensive monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports for individual companies.
- Spearheaded the process of preparing and finalizing Financial Statements, offering essential support during audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in the management of various bank facilities and maintaining communication with financial institutions.
- Led the preparation and filing of Economic Substance Notifications and Reports, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and contributing to the Group's compliance framework.
- Skillfully reconciled monthly bank and general ledger accounts, ensuring data accuracy.
- Successfully managed FATCA and CRS compliance filings for multiple companies within the Group, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
- Oversaw a range of group companies' compliance requirements, including ownership chart maintenance, certificate of incumbency, certificate of good standing, partners list, and bank KYC documentation.
Auditor
M/S VMNC & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Delhi, India
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Conducted field audits, ensuring adherence to federal and state tax regulations
- Managed tax returns, both federal and state, with accuracy and attention to detail
- Provided tax consultation, optimizing clients' tax strategies
- Reconciled monthly and quarterly state tax returns, analyzed input tax credit returns, and computed final tax liability after tax adjustments
- Supported clients with state tax applicability insights
- Assisted businesses in maintaining accurate financial records and compliance
- Provided company incorporation services in compliance with applicable companies act, federal and state laws.
Education
ACCA -
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountan
UKIndian Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
IndiaBachelor's Degree -
Delhi University
IndiaSkills
- SAP
- Microsoft Office (Advance Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Power Bi
- Tally ERP
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Master or proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Al Dobowi Group
08.2021 - Current
Auditor
M/S VMNC & Associates, Chartered Accountants
01.2014 - 02.2021
ACCA -
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountan
Indian Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
Bachelor's Degree -
Delhi University
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