Neeraj is an associate member of the ICAI since 1996 and has been part of the Committee of last eight years. He has also served in the Executive Committee of ICAI Doha Chapter as Treasurer and Secretary. He is CFO at Oldendorff Carriers Transshipment and has over 25 years of postqualification experience in the profession.

He is a team player with pragmatic leadership skills approach. He believes in giving back to the society and therefore intends to continue and remain committed to be part of the Abu Dhabi Chapter family.

John is an associate member of ICAI and has over 18 years of postqualification experience in India and Middle East. He presently works with Emirates Business Group as Group Financial Controller.

He has been part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter Committee for the last six years. He is passionate about the chapter and wants to use his experience to take the chapter to newer heights for the benefits of members and community.

John has conducted several trainings programs and seminars for clients and employees on VAT, IFRS etc. He is also a faculty on VAT with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dubai Branch, UAE.

Krishnan is a Chartered & Cost Accountant, been in this region for the last 23 Years and working as Finance Manager in Royal Jet (VIP Charter Airline).

It has always been his passion to explore newer areas of professional work and he personally finds it satisfying dealing with newer challenges because it enables him discover the professional in him.

Being associated with the Chapter for the last 5 years at various roles, I Profile of Nominees for Main Committee – 2021-22 strongly believe I have done my duties with sincerity and passion & fulfil the expectations of the Chapter.

He looks forward to serving once again by joining hands with each one of you in building a great professional network and take our profession forward with reverence and commitment.

He is a believer of the phrase “Opportunities are created”, hence coming together as professionals help us create a synergy of knowledge and professional development that will benefit our fraternity at large.

Priyanka is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a finance professional having worked in various domains across finance with multinational organizations including KPMG, Schlumberger.

She has been featured as one of the Top 13 Women Achievers in UAE in a tele- series which showcased her success story with the objective of motivating other women in the region.

She is part of the managing Committee of Abu Dhabi chapter since 2017 and have led and managed various roles as part team of the team. She has been instrumental in managing the professional development events of the chapter including women’s seminar and chapter’s annual seminar in prior years. She also held an executive position with Millennium Toastmasters Club.

She enthusiastically participates in various charitable and CSR initiatives and has been recognized for her efforts by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and other professional associations.

She is a yoga enthusiast and an avid seeker and learner on personal front. She is passionately continuing her commitment and efforts in achieving greater success and excellence for the chapter.

Rajiv is a member of ICAI and started his career in UAE in 2006 through an audit firm. After that he worked with Landmark Group as Corporate Finance Manager, with a European Group as a Finance Controller and currently working with ACTVET, Authority under Govt. of Abu Dhabi.

He believes that he is a hard worker and determined person. He enjoys keeping himself busy and put sincere efforts in his tasks.

He enjoys working with others and able to work unsupervised. He has excellent communication and public relation skills. While in India, he worked closely with Pune branch office of ICAI in organizing various seminars and conferences. He always keeps positive attitude towards life and like to participate in the activities of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter.

Anand is an associate member of ICAI. He is also a qualified CFA (US) and CISA. He is in the GCC region for last 15 years and worked in UAE – Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and currently in UAE – Abu Dhabi for last three years. He worked with KPMG, Ernst & Young, Elan holdings (Qatar), Allianz Insurance etc..

Anand volunteered EIRC from 1996-1998 when he was a CA student and volunteered for ICAI ready reckoner, Annual events and CA functions in EIRC Region.

Anand was the member of executive committee of Bahrain Chapter of ICAI for around one and half year during 2006 to 2008. He also volunteered in Dubai Chapter and Doha Chapter looking after professional events, meet and greet delegates, supporting Treasury activities etc.

Anand has Passion to meet people, develop networking, help each other and serve the society and professional community. He believes that he can contribute in identifying the prospective speakers, increasing the membership base of the chapter, and work with the team to enhance brand ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter.

Ajay is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK). Since 2002, he is an active member of Abu Dhabi Chapter.

Currently Ajay is working with CERT, Abu Dhabi as Group Financial Controller. Prior to this, worked as a Financial Controller with ZADCO for 4 years and Corporate Finance Manager with Al Mansoori Specialized Engineering for 13 years. He is an active Toastmaster and worked for various other corporate social activities.

Ajay consider himself a hard worker and determined person. He believes in my commitment to excellence, his ability in assuming strategic positions and contributing towards the success of the team goals.

He has been part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter Committee for the last two years and proactively contribute to various Chapters’ activities for the professional development and welfare of the members with persistent passion and generosity.

His aspiration is to carry out successfully the responsibility entrusted by the Chapter and its members.

Rohit Dayma is an Associate Chartered Accountant Qualified in 2011 and active member of the Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2012.

He worked with Aneja Associates (Mumbai, India) and PKF (Abu Dhabi, UAE) in Past and presently, heading finance functions of a Canadian Engineering Company Hatch Pty Ltd in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

He has served as Committee Member of the Chapter for four consecutive years in various roles and last year in 2019-20 as Leader – Professional Development.

He takes pride in being part of the CA fraternity and the opportunity given to serve the profession. He strongly believes that it is a right platform for professional networking and to contribute for the betterment of profession and fraternity at large.

Monish is an industry leading professional with more than 10 years of expertise in Auditing and Advisory roles in India and ME.

His predominant areas of expertise include, but not limited to, IFRS, Statutory Audit, Risk based Internal Audit, Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory etc. Backed by the esteemed membership in ICAI & IMA, he is instrumental to have his Audit firm emerging as a leading player of the region. Currently he acts as Managing Partner for AMA Audit Tax Advisory.

Monish enjoys in meeting new people and keeps the acquaintances active and travels much to do so. Avid learner and as an active sportsman, Monish seeks to play an active role in ICAI -AUH and its events.

It is imperative that as a group of professionals, impeccable ideas generated within shall be steered in a way that benefit both the professionals and community alike. With his candidature, he yearns to seek, to learn and to be this steering force.

Anu Thomas is a member of ICAI since 2011 and associated with Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2013. He is currently working as the Group Financial Controller at Progress Group. Prior to this he was working as a Financial Analyst at DHL Inhouse Consulting.

Anu Thomas is a member of ICAI since 2011 and associated with Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2013. He is currently working as the Group Financial Controller at Progress Group. Prior to this he was working as a Financial Analyst at DHL Inhouse Consulting.

Hailing from an army background, actively engaged for social causes by volunteering with Red Cross Youth, CRY and SVP Society.

He wants to play an active role in the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter and its social and professional events. He views his candidature as an opportunity to give back to the profession which has given him the current standing and stature.

It will be also an opportunity to be part of an excellent team who will work together with common cause for the personal and professional betterment of the ICAI members.

He will also take this opportunity to contribute to the Chapter by personal and professional initiatives in widening the membership base, increasing the participation and attendance of members in the social and professional events of the Chapter and also to fulfil any other role his alma mater will entrust.

Ramesh is an associate member of ICAI, with over 21 years of experience in banking sector with excellent knowledge in GRC, AML and KYC. Currently working as Head of Compliance and AML with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank.

Prior to this he was working with FGB, ICICI and EXIM Bank in various roles.

He is an active member of Abu Dhabi Chapter and regularly participating various chapter activities.

He would like to give back to the Chapter and the society his vast experience, knowledge and connections by taking part of the chapter activity as a committee member.

Shafeek is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He also holds diploma and advance diploma in management accounting from CIMA, UK. He's also a certified Islamic finance executive and holds VAT compliance diploma from the Association of Tax Technician UK.

He is the recipient of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Memorial award for the academic excellence in the gulf region.

Mohammed Shafeek is the founder and Managing partner of M S Accounting and Tax Consultancy. He is also the advisor for multiple Fortune 500 companies in the region. He is an elected faculty for VAT courses conducted by ICAI Dubai chapter.

He has served as a Sub- Committee member of ICAI Abu Dhabi for two years. He is passionately continuing his commitment and efforts in achieving greater success and excellence for the chapter.

Shafeekh is an associate member of ICAI since 2003. During his 17 years career in the U.A.E., he has worked for Hilal Group, Finance House (FH), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and lately for Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). Having worked in various senior roles, Shafeekh is presently Senior Specialist – Finance in ADIO.

Shafeekh, having a strong passion for uninterrupted self-growth, is a firm believer in ‘life-long-learning’, and has been actively involved in several educational / leadership development platforms including Toastmasters. Apart from his achievements in communication path, he served as the ‘Club President’ for the year 2009-10, in addition to several other leadership roles in the Abu Dhabi ICAI Toastmasters club.

Shafeekh has been an active member of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since he moved to Abu Dhabi in 2005 and currently part of the sub-committee team of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter.

Swati is an associate member of ICAI, with over 7 years of experience in Auditing & Assurance Services with Big 4 (worked with PwC and Deloitte in India and currently with Deloitte Abu Dhabi). She is specialized in executing and managing the engagements of large public and private sector companies covering manufacturing, technology, real estate, oil & gas and FMCG in India and UAE providing assurance services in accordance with various GAAP including IFRS and USGAAP.

Swati is very active and energetic person with passion to participate in events & seminars and effectively contributing towards it. She actively participated in the Annual Seminar of the Chapter during 2017 and 2018 and serving as a sub committee member from 2019 onwards, supporting the management team in conducting events. One of her key strength being good mentor and coach, she has conducted several training sessions in her previous roles on technical and non-technical topics (like – behavioral skills, time management, interviewing skills to juniors etc.)

Being part of client service industry, she always interacts with professionals in finance background (Chartered Accountants or equivalent qualification) and hear several feedbacks on the current status of profession, challenges, changes that can be bought, role of institute etc. and therefore she would like to consider these and bring it to the committee to act necessarily in order to serve our community and also bring Chapter to new heights.