Mohammed Ali

Chartered Accountant with experience leading end-to-end statutory audits
including planning, risk assessment, execution, and completion in accordance
with US GAAP and regulatory standards. Skilled in materiality determination,
FSLI scoping, testing of controls, substantive procedures, and journal entry
testing for the major companies which include the Fortune 500 company
having the turnover of $58 billion (as on 31 December 2025). Experienced in
coordinating with onshore teams and client management to ensure timely and
high-quality audit delivery. Proficient in drafting engagement documentation,
managing audit budgets, and resolving audit issues. Strong mentor with a
track record of developing teams and driving continuous improvement.

Results-driven finance and audit professional specializing in Statutory and
Tax Audits for Private Companies, Trusts, Association of Persons (AOPs),
banks, and government organizations. Skilled in risk assessment, internal
control evaluation, business process review, and financial reporting under
Indian GAAP and Ind AS. Proficient in statutory compliance including
Income Tax Returns, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Profession Tax (PT),
Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings, and maintenance of books of accounts.
Experienced in Goods and Service Tax (GST), Value Added Tax (VAT), and
representation before appellate authorities. Demonstrated leadership in
managing audit teams, delivering audit reports, and ensuring regulatory
compliance within deadlines.

Conducted internal and statutory audit teams for manufacturing and service
sector companies, including MNCs across PAN India. Conducted fixed asset
verification, stock audits, and prepared detailed audit reports. Managed
limited review of withholding taxes for listed companies and performed
integrated audits through process walkthroughs and key control identification.
Engaged actively with clients to understand accounting systems, process
adoption, and entity- and activity-level controls. Skilled in delivering audit
insights that enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Managed accounting operations for the Asia Pacific division of EFI, a global
leader in digital printing technology. Conducted detailed expenditure and
revenue analysis, including depreciation reviews, variance analysis, and
timely reporting to senior management. Participated in the global fixed asset
roll-forward consolidation, capital expenditure tracking, and CIP monitoring.
Performed periodic reconciliations of intangibles and lease accounting, and
collaborated with US teams on the Annual Expenditure Survey. Demonstrated
strong expertise in financial analysis, fixed assets management, and crossborder
coordination.

Handled income-tax proceedings through detailed research, preparation of
submissions, and supporting documentation. Participated in the statutory and
stock audits, managing end-to-end audit finalization and client coordination.
Managed direct and indirect tax compliances including Advance Tax, TDS,
VAT, ROC filings, and timely e-filing of returns for corporates and
individuals. Involved in the preparation of books of accounts, monthly closing
activities, and statutory compliance activities. Demonstrated strong expertise
in tax compliance, audit execution, and regulatory reporting.