Varun V A

• Led Corporate Tax compliance activities for 8 group companies, ensuring adherence to UAE
Corporate Tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Managed end-to-end VAT compliance including return preparation, reconciliation, review, and
filing, handling quarterly VAT liabilities around AED 2 million.
• Coordinated external and internal audits by liaising with auditors, preparing audit schedules,
and ensuring timely closure of audit requirements.
• Oversaw accounting operations and financial reporting activities of Saudi Arabia, India, and
Qatar subsidiary companies.
• Played a key role in ERP implementation for Saudi subsidiaries using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Managed implementation and integration of PEMO expense management software with
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, automating expense workflows for monthly transactions
exceeding AED 1.5-2 million and reducing manual processing efforts by 60%.
• Improved accounting procedures and strengthened internal control systems to enhance
operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Acted as authorized bank signatory for corporate banking transactions and credit facilities
exceeding AED 150 million.
• Assisted management in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic finance
initiatives.

•Performed statutory audits, VAT audits, limited reviews, and certification assignments.

•Prepared and reviewed statutory books and consolidated reports in accordance with GAAP.

•Handled financial statements including trial balance, profit & loss accounts, accounts payable & receivable, and balance sheets.

• Performed internal audit and compliance verification in accordance with Companies Act and
Income Tax regulations.
• Reviewed data for monthly VAT and Excise return filings.
• Analyzed production and consumption reports and prepared quantitative statements for
construction materials.

• Performed statutory audits, tax audits, GST audits, and concurrent audits.
• Key member of a 6-member team handling 1000+ Income Tax Return assignments.
• Conducted audits for Trusts, Companies, Clubs, and Banks.