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Sheikh Anwar Hussain

Sheikh Anwar Hussain

Financial Auditor
Dubai

Summary

Enthusiastic manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of accounts and auditing and training in auditing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Auditing and Accounting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Manager

SHEIKH ANWAR ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING LLC
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed and executed end-to-end audit and compliance engagements for over 500 client companies across multiple industries, ensuring compliance with ISA standards, UAE regulations, and statutory deadlines.
  • Planned, supervised, and reviewed audit assignments including Revenue Testing, Financial Statement Tie-outs, Cash Flow Review, Search for Unrecorded Liabilities, Accounts Receivable Confirmations, Bank Reconciliations, Lease Testing, and other substantive audit procedures.
  • Supervised audit evidence collection, working paper preparation and review, internal audit report assessments, and quality control processes to maintain high professional standards.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through regular coordination, timely issue resolution, and proactive communication to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Led and guided a team of 5+ audit and compliance professionals, enhancing productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time of engagements.
  • Handled VAT compliance services including VAT Returns, VAT Refund Claims, VAT Registrations, and VAT Group Formation in accordance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.
  • Assisted and represented clients during FTA audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews, ensuring proper documentation and compliance readiness.
  • Reviewed and finalized financial statements, management reports, and statutory audit deliverables for corporate clients.
  • Managed corporate and regulatory compliance services including Trade License Applications, Customs Code Registration, Mirsal II Filing, ESR Notifications & Reports, goAML STR Submissions, DPMSR Reporting, and Bank Account Opening documentation.
  • Introduced standardized audit procedures and internal controls to strengthen risk management, operational efficiency, and service quality.

Manager

SA AUDITORS AND CONSULTANTS LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led and managed end-to-end audit engagements for 400+ client companies, ensuring compliance with ISA standards, UAE regulations, and tight statutory deadlines.
  • Planned, supervised, and reviewed audit assignments including Revenue Testing, Financial Statement Tie-outs, Cash Flow Reviews, Search for Unrecorded Liabilities, AR Confirmations, Bank Reconciliations, Lease Testing, and substantive audit procedures.
  • Directed audit evidence collection, working paper reviews, quality control checks, and internal audit report evaluations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained strong client relationships through continuous coordination, issue resolution, and timely communication to avoid project delays.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of 5+ audit and compliance professionals, improving productivity, quality assurance, and engagement turnaround time.
  • Managed VAT compliance services including VAT Returns, VAT Refund Claims, VAT Registrations, and VAT Group Formation in line with FTA requirements.
  • Represented clients during Federal Tax Authority (FTA) audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, ensuring smooth regulatory interactions and documentation readiness.
  • Oversaw preparation and final review of financial statements, management reports, and statutory audit deliverables.
  • Handled regulatory and corporate compliance processes including Trade License Applications, Customs Code Registration, Mirsal II Filing, ESR Notifications & Reports, goAML STR Submissions, DPMSR Reporting, and Corporate Bank Account Opening support.
  • Implemented workflow controls and standardized audit procedures to enhance operational efficiency and risk management across multiple engagements.

Financial Auditor

SUNTECH AUDITORS AND CONSULTANTS
Dubai
11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Synchronized audit activities of various clients within tight deadlines.
  • Handled multiple audit areas like Revenue Testing, FS tie Outs, Cash flow Statement, Search for Unrecorded Liabilities, AR confirmation, Bank reconciliations, Lease Testing, Evidence gathering activities, Review Internal audit report.
  • Communicate with Clietns on timely basis to avoid delay in deliverables.
  • Handling 150+ clients with team of 5 members
  • Preparing Vat returns, Vat Refunds, vat Registration, VAT Group formation
  • Federal Tax Authority audits etc
  • Preparing financial reports for many clients and doing financial audits for clients
  • Trade license apply, Custom Code apply, Mirsal II filing, ESR notification and Report filing, goAML STR, DPMSR report filing, Company Bank Account opening etc.

Senior Associate

PWC SDC Kolkata Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
11.2019 - 08.2020

I was working in this company as Senior Associate. I handle mainly audit assignments of Royal Bank of Canada Group, Butterfiled Trust (Bahamas) Limited, Alterna Saving and Credit union Limited, State Street Global Advisors Limited, The Empire Life Insurance Company, Curtis Banks Group Plc, Morgan Stanley Investment Management INC, Ardian Jersey Limited, Rockspring German Retail BoxFund, HSBC Group and Santander UK PLC etc .

Director

Sheikh And Vohra Garments Pvt Ltd
Ludhiana
06.2015 - 05.2018

I was working as CFO & Director in M/S Sheikh And Vohra Garments Private Limited from 01/06/2015 to 24/05/2018. I handled all cash and Bank Transactions, Prepared CMA Data for Bank Cash Credit Limit,
Prepared Stock Statements, managed and filed Vat returns, GST
Return, Income Tax Returns, Company registration , MCA Compliances ( Annual Filing Like Form AOC -4 & MGT -7 ) , Insurance Claim Works ( SBI General Insurance ) , Exports Documentations, Port Clearance ( Amritsar Airport ), Forex Settlements, Application of IEC, Application of LUT, Visited 2 Times in Dubai for Signing Contract of Export , Port Clearance ( Dubai Airport ) and Payment Settlement.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Auditing

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi
05.2019

B. Com - Accounts And Auditing

Panjan University
Chandigarh
03.2013

US CPA Pursuing - Accounts, Tax, Law And Audits

AICPA
USA
06.2023

Skills

TALLY Software SUNTECH, MS OFFICE, FINA BOOKS, MYAML, ZOHO BOOKS

Additional Information

I have attended seminars on UAE Corporate Tax Public Consultation Draft organized by ICAI Dubai and read the same. We are extensively preparing for UAE Corporate Tax to consult our clients and Advice them how to manage in upcoming Corporate Tax scenario.

I am under going ICAI Dubai Branch 7 days Transfer Pricing Extensive Workshop as per OECD rules and regulations. ( it will be from 10 Sept 2022 to 01 Oct 2022 )

Languages

Very Good,4,Excellent,5,Excellent,5,Excellent,5,Very Good,4

Timeline

Manager

SHEIKH ANWAR ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING LLC
07.2024 - Current

Manager

SA AUDITORS AND CONSULTANTS LLC
10.2022 - 06.2024

Financial Auditor

SUNTECH AUDITORS AND CONSULTANTS
11.2020 - 09.2022

Senior Associate

PWC SDC Kolkata Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 08.2020

Director

Sheikh And Vohra Garments Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 05.2018

B. Com - Accounts And Auditing

Panjan University

US CPA Pursuing - Accounts, Tax, Law And Audits

AICPA

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Auditing

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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