Experienced Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Handled IT Audits and Forensic Audits as a qualified professional. Skilled in Tax, Internal Audit, IT Audit, Corporate Finance, and Data Analysis. Strong professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) focused in Accounting and Finance from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. Currently assisting corporates in GCC with historic VAT and Corporate tax implementation.
Hemmnth Mundhra has been in Dubai for more than 20 years and is the Managing Partner of The TotalCFO. He has around 30 years of experience as Chartered Accountant and Management Accountant in various industries and corporate groups such as Al Tayer Group, Saif Al Ghurair Group, Dhabi Group, Aditya Vikram Birla Group, among others.
He has a hands-on understanding of Profitability & Cost drivers, ERP Implementation, Restructuring of debts, Contracts Management and Risk management & Compliance of local laws. He has grossed up savings and increase in profitability of approx. USD 47.5m in his career so far.
I help solve Clients’ need of Financial Management to achieve Business Plan, Valuation & Budget documents in place, as Actionable Documents. Compliance, Corporate Governance and Taxation matters come as Add-ons.
He is a confident public speaker and Distinguished Communicator.
His favourite quote, “You get what you reward for. If you want ants to come, you put sugar on the floor” – Charlie Munger.
Khushboo Agarwal, is a Co-Founder and Partner at Fincirc International Management & Group companies. Fincirc is an established consulting firm which specializes in Tax, Audit and Advisory functions, with growing team of qualified professionals, working from offices present in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & India.
She has accumulated diversified experience of over 15 years across various areas of Taxation, Advisory, Management Consultancy, Process Development, Cost Management being some of them. She is a Chartered Accountant and member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. During initial years of her professional life, she got opportunity to work with some leading CA firms in India, which gave her immense exposure to understand complex tax laws and audit procedures. Then in UAE, as part of multi-national company – Landmark Group, got to learn and hone Financial Planning & Analysis techniques, understand business environment of multiple GCC & MENA countries, evaluating newly introduced E-Commerce model, Cost Management & Product Pricing.
Her area of specialization is Tax & Compliance. With her expertise in UAE Tax Structuring, Financial Advisory and Cost Management, she is an advisor on board to many esteemed Private conglomerates, Family offices and Semi-Government Organizations. She is responsible for developing specialized team and guiding them to execute assignments related to Corporate Tax, VAT, ESR, AML, Excise Tax etc. During VAT roll out in UAE, she assisted in successful implementation of VAT framework for all the clients. Currently on VAT side, her focus is on more complex assignments related to GCC Transaction Advisory, VAT audit assistance and VAT compliance checks.
For Corporate Tax, she advising on impact and implementation of same, to our clients from MNE to SME segments. She has conducted webinars on Corporate Tax in collaboration with ICAI RAK chapter and Private Universities and many more private training sessions for clients. She is also regular contributor on tax update articles in media.
Mahesh M. Bhatia is an Associate Chartered Accountant by profession, qualified in the year 1990, and possesses over 30 years of post-qualification experience. His vast exposure includes banking, statutory audit, internal audit and management and financial consultancy.
At present he is an Executive Director in a group entity based in Dubai, with headquarters in Oman. He is a keen learner and has significant exposure to the UAE Value Added Tax.
Pradeep Sai, a distinguished partner at Emirates Chartered Accountants Group [ECAG], boasts a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, marked by significant achievements in Auditing, Business Advisory Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate Finance. His journey prior to ECAG began with a pivotal role as the Regional Head of Finance & Accounts at a prominent public financial institution in India, where his contributions left an indelible mark on the institution’s financial management landscape.
Within ECAG, Pradeep Sai shoulders a strategic leadership position, specializing in CFO Services and Advisory & Consulting Services. Leveraging his extensive experience, he provides invaluable financial guidance to a diverse clientele, tailor-made to address their unique needs. Notably, Pradeep Sai has helped many small businesses in the UAE by creating specialized financial solutions for their trade and project needs. His expertise extends to resolving intricate issues related to working capital management and optimizing the allocation of company funds.
As a trusted strategic advisor, Pradeep Sai is the go-to contact for top-level management seeking solutions to finance and operational challenges in the dynamic UAE market. His profound insights into the intricacies of the business landscape enables him to collaborate effectively with organizations, enabling them to navigate complex financial issues with confidence.
Pradeep Sai’s qualifications, including his status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and a Commerce Graduate, underlines his expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering high-level financial services to clients and organizations. His reputation as a trusted and accomplished professional solidifies his position as a pillar of excellence in the field of finance and business advisory being a partner at ECAG.
Came to Dubai in July 1983 as chartered accountant and auditor in the Firm Mahendra Asher & Co, Dubai. Practising in Dubai for 40 years as auditor and business advisor. Currently I am Managing Director in Mahendra Asher & Co., registered as Auditor with the Ministry of Economy under Registration No 77.
As a Partner, I handle audits, company formation-offshore and onshore, corporate secretarial and support services, VAT and Corporate Tax advisory services, business valuation, due diligence, and business advisory services apart from admin functions of the Firm.
B.Com. (Hons.) that is Commerce Graduate with Hons., from Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University
Completed Chartered Accountancy course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in May 1980 exam, securing 2nd Rank (Silver Medal) and admitted as an Associate Member (A.C.A) of ICAI in 1980. Became a Fellow (F.C.A.) in 1985.
For chartered accountancy course, I completed Articleship training (April 1977 to Mar 1980) with Bansi S Mehta & Co, Bombay, India, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, and thereafter continued as an Executive in the said Firm till June 1983, acquiring experience in accounting and auditing services, plus specialised financial, legal and tax advisory services.
Qualified as C.F.A. that is Chartered Financial Analyst, in 1990 and Member CFA Institute, USA in 1990.
Hon. Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors of India Club (2019-2023 and previously 2006-2010)
India Club is a non-profit institution operating in Dubai since 1964 (59+ years) and regulated by Community Development Authority. It provides to it its members and guests sports and health facilities, organises cultural and entertainment activities and also pursues humanitarian activities under guidance of Community Development Authority.
Member of the Board of Directors of JHI Association (2016-2020) (network of international accounting firms of which the firm Mahendra Asher & Co was a member) which later merged into Abacus Worldwide in which Firm continues to be its member (https://www.abacusworldwide.org)
Mr. Kunhamad Koya is the Managing Partner of TGS Koya Chartered Accountants, Dubai, U.A.E. ‘TGS Koya’ is an independent member of TGS Global, one of the top 25 International Accountancy Network with 64 member firms operating from 322 offices in 55 countries worldwide. He is also the managing partner of PPKK Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kerala, India.
TGS Koya Chartered Accountants was established by him in the year 2005 in Dubai. Over the years, TGS Koya has emerged as a niche professional firm of good repute in the region.
Mr. Kunhamad Koya is a multifaceted personality with more than 35 years of rich professional experience in audit, accountancy, management consultancy, taxation, company incorporation and business advisory services.
He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and has also qualified in DISA (Information System Audit) by ICAI.
He is also a Registered Auditor under Ministry of Economy, UAE since 2009. Having attained his professional qualifications, he started his own professional practice in his home country. Over a period, he served wide range of clients belonging to various sectors and services. Mr. P.P. Kunhamad Koya is the founder partner of M/s P.P.K.K. & Associates, Chartered Accountants, established in 1988 in India.
Mr. Kunhamad Koya has been actively associated with social and educational activities in his home country. He serves in the leadership positions and as office bearer of renowned educational institutions, social organizations, and professional bodies.
He believes that to achieve the goals, learning, leading, and yearning are important requisites.
Binit Shah has 28+ years of experience in the IT management, provide services as a functional consultant and assuring smooth running of system. He is providing solution to retail, Trading, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Health care, contracting and construction industries. His skill of gap analysis in the software help client to identify and improve efficiency for their organization. After joining the Crowe, Mr. Binit has establish Outsourcing division which help client to mange there back office by their staff on site or off site. His team assist their client to manage records in the system and prepare monthly management report by his qualified team.
Bint’s team are maintaining and managing client VAT record in the software and assuring client by providing TAX Agent services. Software is design under his supervision to manage VAT compliances. They are also review and advise client to manage VAT record in their software system to generate appropriate VAT report.
His key area to assist client Outsourcing, Information Technology, VAT and Asset Audit.
Mithilesh has over 15 years of experience in management and consultancy, assisting clients with transfer pricing, structuring, regulatory matters, tax advisory, and litigation. He is a transfer pricing specialist, advising multinational clients on three-tier documentation, transfer pricing litigation support and representations, structuring of complex inter-company transactions, alternate dispute resolutions (including APA, MAP, and Safe Harbour), BEPS advisory, and valuations for arm’s length determination for TP purposes. Mithilesh has worked with a vast clientele engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and services activities across a wide spectrum of industries, including technology, pharma and healthcare, industrial, real estate, financial services, and consumer.
Mithilesh is the Founder and CEO of SBC Tax Consulting LLC, a boutique tax consulting firm providing specialized transfer pricing, structuring, international tax, BEPS, and corporate tax advisory services. SBC’s head office is based in Dubai, catering to the Middle East region and GCC, and also has a presence across India and the US, with a current team of over 250 people.
Previously associated with a Big 4 firm in transfer pricing and international taxation domain, Mithilesh is a key resource person of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for international taxation and transfer pricing matters, and also a special invitee member of the Direct Tax Committee (including International Taxation) of ICAI. Mithilesh has been a regular contributor for various forums and associations by contributing articles, participating and moderating training sessions and webinars on UAE Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing.
Mithilesh took Transfer Pricing sessions as a guest faculty for Certificate Course on UAE Corporate Tax in Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches of ICAI. Mithilesh also presented on the topic “UAE Transfer Pricing Documentation & Compliances” at the 2nd UAE Corporate Tax Forum at Dubai. Further, Mithilesh was a speaker at the UAE Corporate Tax event held by Taxation Society at Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), Dubai. Mithilesh has contributed to transfer pricing related chapters of the background material & guidance note on UAE Corporate Tax & Transfer Pricing that is being developed by ICAI for the benefit and guidance of UAE businesses & professionals.
Recently, Mithilesh was awarded the “Times 40 under 40 – Brightest Young Entrepreneur Award 2022″ and was invited by TEDx as a speaker at the TEDx Kalbadevi event in Mumbai.”
Having 22 years’ experience in Dubai in Accounts / Auditing / Tax Advisory / Management Consultancy
PMC is a premier Advisory and Business Management Consultancy firm counted among the reputed consultancy and advisory organization in UAE. based in Dubai and Hamariya free zone Sharjah. PMC is a diversified global performance company committed to delivering innovative solutions and quality services.
We provide a wide variety of professional consulting services in accounting, internal consultancy and management and a host of financial consultancy services. We also offer professional guidance that leverages formalities needed to set up businesses in the industrial, trade or services sector inside and outside the free zones in the UAE.
Our MD, Mr. Ajeet Chaturvedi, Accounting Professional from India has been in UAE for nearly 19 years. He has, 22+ years in India and UAE having held Top Finance Expert positions in different Organizations. He has ample expertise in Corporate & SME Financing, Trade finance, and working capital finance. Prior to founding Professional Management Consultancy FZC, his last assignment was as Finance Director for a Local Group in Abu Dhabi.
His expertise and core offering are guiding VAT & Corporate Tax Consultation & SME’s and Emerging corporates on adopting proper accounting practices, doing internal and financial auditing with an objective of raising cost effective Bank Finance for the Company. With his extensive experience and knowledge. He has an intimate knowledge of local banks and local lending practices through which we help our clients arrange all forms of debt – working capital, term debt and project/acquisition financing.
He is active in various social activities and events of his Chaturvedi community, we have more than 500 Professionals.