APURVA SHAH

212, 2nd floor, Al Maha Bldg. Near RAK Bank, Burjuman, Dubai, UAE

Phone : (M) 052 828 1557 Email: apurvashah1609@gmail.com

(R) 04334 1828

Profile:
Indian chartered accountant and ACCA qualified professional with good technical accounting and IT skills. To Work
in a dynamic environment that provides me a wide spectrum of experience and exposure. To bring dynamic and
versatile portfolio of skills at work place and to serve the organization with positive attitude and efficiency. Possesses
strong team working skills and able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all level. Able and willing to learn
and adapt to new environments; uses own initiative to solve challenges and thrives under pressure.

Key Skills & Core Strengths:

More than ten years of post-qualification experience in finance including auditing, management and statutory
accounting, job costing, consolidations, corporation tax, budgeting, forecasting etc.
Core strengths in preparation of group consolidation accounts including currency conversions.
Adept at designing and implementing systems/procedures with proven ability to achieve financial discipline
and enhance the overall efficiency of the organization.
Expert/super user of Financial softwares such as: SAP, Access & Tally
Strong spreadsheet, IT and numerical skills

Professional Memberships:

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma in IFRS from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK in December 2008
ACCA from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK in December 2006
Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in November 1998
Bachelor of Commerce from Gujarat University, India from April 1990 March 1993

Career History and Experience:

1) 03rd February - present

The Company: KSI Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants

Industry: One of the leading Chartered Accountant firms in Dubai

The Position: Senior Auditor

Reports to: Partner
Duties and Responsibilities:

Audits of various companies

Accounting of various companies
Experience of leading an audit team carrying out substantial assignments
Direct reporting to senior partners for review of audit assignments
Preparation of financial statements as per prescribed IFRS regulations
Application of relevant International Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards
Analytical review of financial figures
Accounts Review & Internal Controls Review
Process review
Systems Implementation
Analysis of whether to retain a division or outsource

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 Physical Verification and reconciliation of Closing Stock

Major Clients Handled

Bafleh Jewellery LLC (Jewellery & Dimond)
IAL Supply Chian Management DMCC (Logistics)
IAL Logistics LLC, Abu Dhabi (Logistics)
Smart Box Industries LLC (Container Conversion)
Westwing Avation FZCO (Aviation Cargo)
Indo International Trading LLC (Oil & Gold)
Sabari Indian School (School)
Mint Leaf of London (Restaurant)
Dhruv Star Diamonds DMCC (Diamond)

2) 01st March 2014 to 31st December 2015

The Company: Pipara & Co. Chartered Accountants

Industry: One of the top 50 Chartered Accountant firms in India

The Position: Senior Auditor

Reports to: Partner
Duties and Responsibilities:

Auditing books of accounts of Corporate Sectors and Government Projects.

Management Audits & Internal Audits
Tax Audit u/s 44AB of Income Tax Act
Concurrent and Stock Audit of Banks.
Internal Audit of a Food manufacturing company.
Process Review Assignments/Internal Control Review
Income Tax Returns filing of various companies and individuals
VAT Returns filing of various companies
Supervising and mentoring 3 sub-ordinates.

3) 01st July 2011 to 31st January 2014 &

12th February 2004 to 13th February 2008

The Company: Eros International Ltd., London, U.K.

Industry: Media and Entertainment
First Indian entertainment company listed on NYSE with group turnover of more than US$210 million.
Business: No.1 in production and distribution of Indian hindi and regional language films globally having market
share of more than 60% and branches at India, USA, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, Mauritius and Dubai.

The Position: Accounts & Finance Manager

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance Director
Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of consolidated management accounts of more than 10 companies on a monthly, quarterly, half
yearly and yearly basis for EROS group.
Preparation of audit file and getting consolidated and standalone accounts audited quarterly and annually
as per IFRS.
Liaising with the branches at India, USA, Dubai, Australia & Fiji for compilation of data for preparation of
consolidated management accounts.
Liaison directly with the bankers and managing facilities worth more than US$200 million.
Preparation of cash flow and budget on a group basis.
Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliation & Recharges.
Maintaining Fixed Assets & IPR Register and depreciation of fixed assets & amortization of IPR
(Intellectual Property Rights).
Preparing film wise performance report on group basis.
Exposure to Multi-currency transactions (GBP, USD, Euro, AED, AUD, FJD)

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 Managing and supervising 2 subordinates.

Achievements:

Received special listing bonus for recognition of my work as a part of a team for floating the company to
AIM stock exchange of LSE and subsequently on NYSE
Saved the interest cost of the company by paying the bill of exchange on time raised by the creditors.
Helped management to boost sales revenues in the new territories and to judge profitability of the film by
preparation of film performance report.
Helped management to seal revenue leakages by invoicing debtors on time by preparation of template for
goods shipped from India.
Effective cash management by collection of debtors as and when due.

4) 14th February 2008 to 30th June 2011

The Company: FE Samuels Property Services Ltd., Marble Arch, London

Industry: Property Management & Facility Management
Business: A group managing various properties & providing high end hospitality management services
The Position: Financial Controller
Reports to: CEO

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day functioning of Finance & Accounts department.

Maintaining Multi-currency bank balances & cash flow to ascertain liquidity.
Handling of main cash and petty cash.
Administrating HR functions monthly payroll, preparation of employment agreement, maintaining staff
holidays, resolving staffing issues.
Implementation of payment procedures.
Credit control & monitoring accounts payables and receivables.
Preparation of monthly cash flow, budgeting and analyzing of variances.
Passing of month end and year end journals & Inter company recharges.
Bank, Inter Company and balance sheet reconciliation.
First point of contact for bankers, auditors & various department heads.
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns, corporation tax returns, P11D and other statutory returns.
Preparation of final accounts (Profit & Loss a/c and Balance Sheet) as per UK GAAP.
Preparation of Audit files and getting accounts audited.
Supervising, mentoring and managing 2 staff members.

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