Paras Hiteshkumar Shah

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.

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.

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.

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

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

 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

 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.