Zainab Chakkiwala
Dubai
Summary
Driven Chartered Accountant with demonstrated
experience of 8+ years in accounting, auditing and financial reporting for diverse organizations comprising of 2.5 years of experience in India and 2.5 years (and counting)in the U.A.E. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and practices. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior - Audit & Assurance
Baker Tilly Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2022 - Current
- Audit Engagement, planning,execution, and finalization of audits in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing
(ISA), other regulatory requirements, ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm's quality control procedures. - Performing financial audit and preparation of financial statements as per IFRS of various companies from different sectors including manufacturing, Hospitality, marine and ship management, investment holding, retail, and service sector.
- Overseeing the consolidation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Involvement in various group audits in both capacities - as
component auditor and as a group auditor. - Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Leading and managing the audit team, performing field work on assigned clients, assisting with setting budgets and pricing,scheduling audits, developing audit strategy, and following firm audit methodology.
- Identifying and addressing significant risk
areas within audits. Developing and executing tailored
audit plans for entities. - Evaluating existing internal controls, identifying missing controls and testing the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Directing and supervising audit teams, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Mentoring and coaching junior and new team members
in audit methodologies and procedures.
Associate - Audit and Assurance
Nyati and Associates
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Performance of statutory audit of various entities including trusts, companies, individuals, and firms under direct guidance of engagement partner.
- Preparation and finalization of financial statements under applicable Accounting Standards.
- Timely communication with Those Charged With Governance (TCWG) and the management, on significant auditing and accounting issues.
- Represented clients before income tax authorities for various assessments and hearings by understanding the requirements of the case, critical interpretation of the law, and making relevant submission of the documents.
- Training articled assistants and fellow associates by exchanging healthy opinions and methods through constructive criticism and teamwork.
Associate - Audit and Assurance
KEN & Co
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in overlooking and amendment of policies and procedures of risk management and provide recommendation for improvement of those policies.
- Part of team that performed operational, financial and compliance examination and evaluation for entities such as manufacturing entities, trading companies and companies in hospitality sector.
- Making audit query report, preparing financial statements, audit reports and further inspecting entities accounting system and accounts for effectiveness and compliance.
Chief Accountant
Choudhary Offset Private Ltd.
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Preparation and follow-up of the cost sheets for products manufactured and services provided by analyzing industries and companies to which the customer belongs.
- Conducted operational processes review of order to cash (O2C) and procurement to pay (P2P) cycles of printing and designing department.
- Monitored working capital requirement and debtor collection period.
- Looked into synchronization of processes from recording of jobs, its assignment, designing, production, delivery and issue of bills, while utilizing technology optimally.
Articled Assistant
Nyati and Associates
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Statutory audit of corporate in manufacturing and service industry including marble, electrical engineering, hotel industry, charitable institution engaged in education and hospital industry.
- Part of team responsible for financial statements, audit reports and finalization of audits.
- Assisted in preparation and filing of income tax returns and tax audit reports.
- Assisted in completion of regular income tax assessments and income tax hearings.
- Preparation of cost sheets for calculation of closing inventory.
Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (Level 1 candidate), Chartered Financial Analyst -
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Accountancy -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
01.2019
Graduation, Bachelor of Business Management -
Mohan Lal Sukhadia University
01.2014
Skills
- Statutory Reporting
- Group Audit of Companies
- International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS")
- UK GAAP
- Presentation abilities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Highly proficient in MS Office Applications
- Working Knowledge of Win-man, Case Ware
- Tax Planning and working knowledge of Direct Taxation and Litigations
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Attention to Detail
Coursescertifications
- Advanced Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills, Southern Indian Regional Council (SIRC), ICAI
- General Management & Communication Skills, Southern Indian Regional Council (SIRC), ICAI
Industriescovered
- Manufacturing companies engaged in Fertilisers (dealing in incoterm), steel, cables, cement, limestone, perfumes, etc.
- Marine and shipping industry.
- Hospitality industry (Hotels and F&B)
- Educational trust and societies
- Hospitals and charitable institutions
- Service providers including lawyers and legal consultancies, exhibition organization and management etc.
Languages
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Audit Senior - Audit & Assurance
Baker Tilly Middle East
03.2022 - Current
Associate - Audit and Assurance
Nyati and Associates
04.2020 - 08.2021
Associate - Audit and Assurance
KEN & Co
12.2019 - 02.2020
Chief Accountant
Choudhary Offset Private Ltd.
11.2018 - 04.2019
Articled Assistant
Nyati and Associates
07.2014 - 08.2017
Chartered Financial Analyst (Level 1 candidate), Chartered Financial Analyst -
Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Accountancy -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Graduation, Bachelor of Business Management -
Mohan Lal Sukhadia University