Philip Cherian, Consultant

Philip Cherian

Consultant

Management Consultancy

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Higher diploma, CA Inter - PCC
Experience
10 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 11 Months

Consultant at Management Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2017

Consultancy Services to a major group company known for being a leading industry player in Data Center Infrastructure and Cloud Services which include
• Internal Financial Reports for Management - Cash Flows and P&L
• Reconstruction of Accounts and Implementation of a new Accounting Software.
• Led Smooth and Successful transition to the Value Added Tax Regime (VAT) with registration and compliance requirements for the group and preparation of quarterly VAT Returns in UAE.
• Guidance for Accounting Department personnel and their compliance with accounting principles

Audit Associate at EY LLP
  • India - Kerala
  • January 2015 to May 2015

Resolution of accounting/technical/tax issues raised by clients.
* Field work, client engagement, audit procedures as per EY
methodology, IFRS and SOCPA compliance during statutory audits.
* Effective communication and collaboration with members of audit team
and accounting team.
* Evaluating design and operation of accounting and internal control
systems and offering recommendations for any weaknesses.
* Updating relevant changes from accounting standards, company law
and tax laws to the relevant business.
* Conducting comprehensive financial audits and agreed-upon
procedures.
* Handling accounting transactions and MIS reporting
* Adapting to ERP scenarios as per requirements and changes.
* Statutory Audit of Private Companies, Bank and Trusts

Audit & Taxation Intern at Nisar and Kumar Chartered Accountants
  • India - Chennai
  • April 2007 to November 2010

* Statutory Audit of Private Companies, Bank and Trusts
* Tax Audits of Proprietorship, Partnership Firms and Private Companies
* Internal Audit of Private and Public Companies.
Taxation
* Retirement planning and investment advice.
* Personal Taxation of High Net-Worth Individuals
* Review of the indirect taxation compliance (VAT, Excise, Customs)
* Reviewing preparation of Indian Tax Returns for companies

Education

Higher diploma, CA Inter - PCC
  • at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • May 2011

CA Inter - Accounting & Taxation

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at Loyola College
  • April 2007

Economics Major from University of Madras

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at Jabriya Indian School
  • January 2004

CBSE Commerce with Maths

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Tax Accounting
Auditing
ACCOUNTANCY
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
FINANCIAL
LANGUAGES
REPORTS
TAX PLANNING

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

AML Foundations - ACAMS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2019
Rethinking International Tax Law by Universiteit Leiden (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2019
GCC VAT Compliance Diploma (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2019
IFRS Training (Training)
Training Institute:
KPMG India
Date Attended:
January 2013