Submitting more applications increases your chances of landing a job.

Here’s how busy the average job seeker was last month:

Opportunities viewed

Applications submitted

Keep exploring and applying to maximize your chances!

Looking for employers with a proven track record of hiring women?

Click here to explore opportunities now!
We Value Your Feedback

You are invited to participate in a survey designed to help researchers understand how best to match workers to the types of jobs they are searching for

Would You Be Likely to Participate?

If selected, we will contact you via email with further instructions and details about your participation.

You will receive a $7 payout for answering the survey.


User unblocked successfully
Paras Hiteshkumar Shah, Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Paras Hiteshkumar Shah

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager·Dubai Holding Entertainment

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, Chartered Accountant

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 4 months

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

November 2022 - Present

Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2022 - Present

Spearheaded the FP&A team at DHE Corporate, consolidating businessunit performance.Conducted comprehensive business performance analysis and deliveredmanagement reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly).Led the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and financialforecasts.Delivered accurate financial results through in-depth analysis, reflectingthe true financial health of operating assets.Drove process transformations, including financial system upgrades, robotic process automation, and development of Business Intelligence(BI) dashboards.Conducted market trend analysis, industry benchmarking, andcompetitor performance evaluations.Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and produced regularreports for senior management.Provided actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations tooptimize profitability and cost efficiency.Identified potential risks and opportunities, suggesting robust financialstrategies.Collaborated with general managers, sales, and marketing teams forrevenue analysis.Designed and implemented balanced scorecards for incentivemanagement.Delivered weekly business performance presentations to the leadershipteam.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Financial Controller

February 2020 - September 2022

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2020 - September 2022

Assessed project risks and proposed solutions for valuation,
feasibility, and capital budgeting.
Conducted investment reviews, including project appraisals,
financing, due diligence, and benchmarking.
Managed Capex planning, forecasting, and allocation, supporting
feasibility studies and budgets.
Led store valuation, impairment testing, and auditor engagements.
Monitored post-investment performance, recommending
improvements for underperforming stores.
Developed profitability models and optimized fixed asset productivity
for value creation.
Identified process improvements to maximize cash flow savings and
investment efficiency.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

October 2016 - January 2020

Majid Al Futtaim Properties

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2016 - January 2020

Financial Planning & Analysis
Directed financial planning cycles, creating forecasts and reports for
board presentations.
Partnered with regional teams to optimize cost efficiency and identify
growth opportunities.
Designed tools for profitability analysis and strategic decisionmaking.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Credit Analyst

August 2015 - September 2016

Finance House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2015 - September 2016

Analyzed financial statements, industry performance, and credit risks
for corporate clients.
Developed and processed credit proposals, ensuring compliance
and timely approvals.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Financial Manager

January 2014 - June 2015

Geebee Group of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - June 2015

Supervised financial planning, budgeting, and trade finance
operations for group entities.
Transitioned the organization from manual to computerized
accounting systems.

Company industry:
Textile & Apparel Production
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Auditor

January 2012 - December 2013

Crowe Horwath DMCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2012 - December 2013

 Conducted various audits of LLC & Free Zone Companies and prepared reports thereon as member of team
Finalized books of account and prepared audit report with compliance of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and ISA (International Standards of Auditing)
Managed major audit clients such as Ansar Mall, Safety Electricals Group, Pal International Food Stuff, Al Manama Group, Mubarak Marine & Power Solution Industries LLC
Administered accounting assignments for clients such as Accounting of Emaar Business Park, Dubai Little League, Saahil DMCC, Shamu Diamonds & CD Jewels

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Auditor

January 2008 - December 2011

M/S. Pipara & Co.

Ahmedabad, India

January 2008 - December 2011

 Played an active role in the team of 2 - 4 members for conduct of various statutory audits of Private Ltd Co. and preparation of report thereon.
 Active Assistance in conduct of internal audit, stock audit of several Pvt. Ltd. companies with application of standard.
 Responsible for carrying out Tax Audit and Income Tax return filling as per Income Tax Act for Pvt. Ltd. Companies, Individuals, Partnership firms.
 Periodically return filling and other legal documentation for TDS, Service Tax, Excise Duty and Custom Duty.
 Active part of the team in resolving TDS and tax planning queries and clarifications.
 Visiting Tax departments on behalf of client for Tax scrutiny matters.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

May 2011

May 2011

Doctorate, Chartered Accountant

India

GPA (percentage): 54%

GPA (percentage): 54%

Professional Degree in Chartered Accountancy Examination (CA) from ICAI in May 2011.

HL College of Commerce

March 2008

March 2008

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 67%

GPA (percentage): 67%

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from HL College of Commerce, Gujarat (India) in March 2008.

Vijaynagar High School

March 2005

March 2005

High school or equivalent, Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 89%

GPA (percentage): 89%

Secured 1st Rank in H.S.C (89%) in School & Jain Community and awarded with a gold medal.

Skills

Analytics
Expert
Analytics
Expert
taxation
Expert
taxation
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
ACCOUNTING
Expert
ACCOUNTING
Expert
AUDIT
Expert
AUDIT
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Analytics
Intermediate
Analytics
Intermediate
Budgeting and Reporting
Expert
Budgeting and Reporting
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Taxation
Expert
Taxation
Expert
Valuation and Capital Budgeting
Expert
Valuation and Capital Budgeting
Expert
Board Presentations
Expert
Board Presentations
Expert
Cost Control & Optimization
Expert
Cost Control & Optimization
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Financial Management
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Management Reporting
Expert
Management Reporting
Expert
Business Analysis
Expert
Business Analysis
Expert
taxation
Expert
taxation
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert

Languages

Hindi

Expert

English

Expert

Gujarati

Native Speaker

Memberships

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

140268

May 2011

Training and Certifications

Training
Data Analytics
Majid Al Futtaim Leadership Institute
Jan 2018
Leadership
Majid Al Futtaim Leadership Institute
Jun 2017

Hobbies and interests

Sports

Cricket, Peddle

Reading, Travelling, Music