John is an associate member of ICAI and has over 20 years of post-qualification 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 nine 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.

He is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant having more than 23 years of experience in UAE.

Presently Krishnan is a Partner in Andersen, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has been advising clients in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, AML, CbCr, ESR, Transfer pricing, Tax Planning & structuring, Reporting standards, Risk Management, Process reengineering and mapping, IFRS, Internal Audit, Treasury and Forex operations.

He is associated with this chapter for the past 8 years in various capacities and I strongly believe I have done my duties with sincerity and passion & fulfil the expectations of the Chapter.

He look forward to serve 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 a professionals help us create a synergy of knowledge and professional development that will benefit our fraternity at large.

CA Priyanka Birla is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an accomplished finance professional with experience across diverse domains. I’ve had the privilege of working with prestigious multinational organizations such as KPMG and Schlumberger. Currently, working with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi.

She is recognized as one of the Top 13 Women Achievers in the UAE on a tele-media series aired on B4U Plus, where She shared her journey to inspire and empower women in the region.

She has been part of the Managing Committee of Abu Dhabi chapter since 2017 and has led and managed various roles since then, lately serving as the Treasurer for the year 2022.

Since joining the chapter in 2017, She has actively taken on multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as General Secretary for 2024, contributing to the chapter’s growth and success.

Beyond professional endeavors, She is deeply passionate about yoga and personal growth. She strive for continuous learning and self-improvement, which fuels her commitment to excellence in every sphere.

With unwavering dedication, She aim to continue her journey of advancing the chapter’s mission. She look forward to achieving greater milestones together with the support and encouragement of the members.

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.

CA Rohit Dayma is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate governance. He currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter, where he has been an active contributor since 2012, holding various key leadership roles.

As the Head of Finance for the MENA Region at Hatch Pty Ltd, Rohit oversees financial operations, governance, and strategy. His expertise enables businesses to navigate financial complexities and drive growth.

Passionate about professional development, Rohit has led impactful ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter’s events and spearheaded several initiatives. A Chartered Accountant by profession and a Marwadi by heritage, he blends financial acumen with leadership and cultural values, making him a accomplished professional in both corporate and professional circles.

Rohit takes great pride in being part of the CA fraternity and values the opportunity to contribute to the profession and build professional connections. He believes that being part of the CA community provides a platform to support and strengthen the profession and the broader fraternity.

CA Monish Mohan is an industry leading professional with more than 14 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 act 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.

As a Chartered Accountant and ICAI member since 2011, I have been actively associated with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2013. Currently, I serve as the Managing Partner at BOT Consulting, specializing in tax, risk, and technology consulting, and as the Director of Finance at Bin Otaiba Holdings, a diversified group in Contracting, Trading, and Real Estate.

Over the past five years, I have served on the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter Managing Committee, holding key leadership roles, including Leader – Social, Leader – PDC, and Leader – Media for 2024. Being part of the CA fraternity is an honor, and I see this candidature as an opportunity to give back to the profession while fostering the growth of ICAI members.

Ramesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary & CAMS Certified with over 24 years of professional experience in various roles like Risk, Governance & Compliance, Anti-Financial Crimes, Internal, Systems & Management Audit, Internal Controls & Investigations. Presently, He is working as Branch Head of Compliance for an international banking group.

He has been associated with ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter for last few years and been part of Management Committee. As a committee member with the Chapter, He has contributed towards increasing membership base, reaching out to members for various communications and has played a key role in organizing various events for the Chapter.

He would like to give back to the fraternity as well as the society, His vast experience, knowledge and connections by taking part in the chapter activities helping Chapter taking to newer heights.

Mohammed Shafeek is the Founder and CEO of MS Group and Kitaab.ai. A Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from CIMA, UK, and multiple professional certifications in tax, compliance, and financial structuring, including VAT Compliance (Association of Taxation Technicians, UK), AML/CFT for DNFBPs, UAECA Qualification, and STEP Certificate in International Trust Management

Shafeek has experience advising Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and family offices on mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, project financing, and strategic investment planning. He has successfully executed several capital-raising initiatives, supporting businesses and start up through various stages of growth. With offices across ADGM, DIFC, QFC, and India, Shafeek serves on the boards of multiple companies, providing strategic guidance on market expansion, cross-border investments, and funding strategies

He has been a committee member of the ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter for the past six years, serving in various leadership roles, including Professional Development, Membership, Communication & Website.

Shafeekh is an associate member of ICAI since 2003. During his 18 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 working as Acting Head – Financial Operations 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 part of managing committee of ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter from 2019.

Suma Rajesh is a CA and CPA (US) with over 20 years of experience in banking, consulting, and academia. Starting her career in Corporate Credit with banks in India and the Middle East, her passion for teaching and helping others succeed led her to transition into academia. She now trains finance and accounting professionals and is an empaneled tutor with institutes in the UAE and US. She has also conducted corporate training and been a speaker at Executive Development Programs by CMIB of ICAI and UAE schools, inspiring young minds. Her contributions to finance and education were recently recognized with the Women in Finance Legacy Award powered by Global FinEXPO Dubai 2025.

Since 2022, she has been an active member of the Chapter’s Managing Sub Committee, serving two years on the Professional Development Committee and one year on the Membership team. In these roles, she has contributed by playing a key role in organizing professional development events, expanding the membership base, and facilitating access to valuable resources for the members.

Ankit Kothari is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience and currently serves as an AVP in the insurance sector, bringing deep expertise in finance, strategy, and innovation. He has been an active part of the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2017, driven by a passion for empowering the CA fraternity and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

Over the past three years, Ankit has contributed significantly as a subcommittee member, taking on key responsibilities in Media & Student Affairs (2022), Communication & Website (2023), and Professional Development (2024). His dedication has helped enhance member engagement, drive impactful learning initiatives, and strengthen the chapter’s role as a hub for knowledge and professional advancement.

For Ankit, the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter is a thriving platform that brings professionals together, fosters meaningful connections, and drives collective success. Having experienced its immense value firsthand, he is now eager to contribute at a larger scale by serving on the Main Committee.

With a vision to drive innovation, stronger engagement, and meaningful initiatives, Ankit seeks your support to shape the future of ICAI Abu Dhabi.

CA Rajesh Reddy, a rank holder Chartered Accountant, is an associate member of ICAI and a certified CISA from ISACA, USA. He has over 10 years of professional experience in Finance, FP&A, Audit, Risk Management, and Consulting, with a strong focus on IT Finance and Business Partnering. He is currently working with First Abu Dhabi Bank.

He has been associated with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2016 and has served on the Managing Committee in various roles.

As a committee member with the Chapter, he has played multi roles, has been instrumental in designing the blended learning approach for organizing CA coaching classes, played crucial role in handling social media and media affairs, organizing exams and events for the students welfare, redesigning and maintaining the website, organizing first ever Placement Drive, maintaining Membership, supporting social and PDC events, etc.

He is also a teaching faculty, mentor and counsellor for the CA students in UAE, specifically at the Abu Dhabi Chapter.

CA Rajesh is a determined, energetic, confident and a passionate member looking to serve the Chapter with the objectives of exploring new ways to keep members connected with the Chapter, increasing membership base, promoting ICAI brand in the region, and providing continual professional enhancement to the members.

Aditya is a fellow member of the ICAI having 5 years of post-qualification experience in India and Middle East.

He presently works with Crowe Mak as Senior Auditor specializing in Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Process Re-engineering, Due Diligence and Feasibility Study Assignments. Prior to this he had worked for Protiviti in India.

Aditya enjoys in meeting new people, playing and watching cricket and travelling. Aditya seeks to play an active role in ICAI AUH and its events.

With the current growing number of young CA professionals, Aditya seeks to capture this group by enthralling them with not just professional development courses but also including activities making it an enjoyable, interactive and energetic session.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over a decade of rich and diverse experience in indirect taxation, accounting, due diligence, and financial planning & analysis. Currently associated with Finance House, a prominent publicly listed financial institution, where she manages key responsibilities across tax and finance functions.

Her career journey spans esteemed organizations such as Bahwan Group, Kreston Menon, and Deloitte, where she held senior roles, overseeing tax planning, compliance, financial reporting and analysis . Known for her analytical acumen and structured approach, she has consistently delivered value through insightful financial solutions and compliance excellence.

An active member of the ICAl Dubai Chapter since 2018 and the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2023, she is passionate about community engagement and professional development. With a natural flair for networking and event management, she enjoys interacting with fellow professionals and organizing impactful events.

Driven by a deep sense of gratitude towards the CA fraternity that has shaped her professional journey, she aspires to contribute further by being an integral part of the CA sub-committee, aiming to give back to the community and support its continued growth and success.

CA Prashant Nathvani, a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of diverse experience in banking, fintech, consulting, and academia, is contesting the ICAI AUH Chapter elections. Currently serving as the Manager of Treasury & Investor Reporting at Magnati, a fintech joint venture of Brookfield and FAB, he has previously held key roles at Mashreq Bank, RAK Bank, and the National Bank of UAQ. His expertise spans Treasury, auditing, assurance, taxation, and corporate finance. Beyond his professional career, Prashant is passionate about mentorship and community service. He has facilitated job placements for over 100 professionals in the UAE and actively manages WhatsApp job groups for finance professionals. He also contributes to ICAI Dubai’s Real Estate & BFSI focus groups and has been an active volunteer at ICAI events since his student years at ICAI Rajkot. If elected, his vision includes establishing a dedicated job support subcommittee, introducing monthly Career Days, developing entrepreneurial training programs, and creating a CV repository to enhance job placements. With a commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth, he aims to make ICAI AUH a dynamic hub for professionals. With your support, he is eager to drive positive change and build a stronger community together.

Nirmal Kumar Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 23 years of professional experience in various roles including, financial planning, Control & analysis, Cash flow Management, Credit control, Financing, Budgeting, Business Planning, Internal Control, risk management, Taxation, Financial Modelling, ERP Implementation. Presently, Nirmal holds the position Head of finance – at Union Chlorine LLC. Abu Dhabi, Chemical Manufacturing Company Part of Oman Based public listed company. Prior to this assignment Nirmal worked 13 Years in Saudi Arabia with Pharmaceuticals manufacturing, Food Manufacturing & Industrial Construction industry in Senior roles.

Since 2022, Nirmal have been actively participated in the seminars and events conducted by the ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter.

In Year 2023 Nirmal got opportunity to become part of the Sub-committee and been assigned to handle responsibilities of Membership activities of the chapter, followed in Year 2024 Media and students’ affairs activities of the chapter. Nirmal enjoys in meeting new people, music and travelling.

Nirmal believes that being part of the CA community and part of the managing committee provides a platform to support and strengthen the profession and broaden the fraternity.

CA Prasad is an associate member of ICAI since 2013 and has over 10 years of post-qualification experience. Worked in India for two years, since 2015 working in UAE Health care sector. Currently working as Finance manager in SEHA – Sakina, served as Finance manager in Burjeel Holdings, Saudi German Hospitals and Capital Health prior to the current position. Had an opportunity to build and implement the ERP systems in green field project and establish complete finance and RCM functions

He is Committed to the principles of integrity, transparency, and professional excellence. He is enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of our esteemed ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter and contribute to the advancement of our profession. Your support is crucial, and He look forward to the opportunity to serve you and our esteemed ICAI Abudhabi Chapter.

CA Ankit Somani is a dynamic finance professional and a committed member of the CA fraternity, currently serving as a Financial Planning and Analysis (FPCA) Manager with Ferti Globe. He brings with him over 15 years of experience in various domains within the finance function with specialization in data analytics and system implementations.

Ankit is contesting for the Executive Committee with a clear purpose: to elevate the value that the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter delivers to its members. He believes the Chapter can play a more transformative role in supporting professionals through stronger learning opportunities, engaging networking platforms, and meaningful community initiatives. His vision includes fostering more practical knowledge sessions, encouraging member participation, and ensuring newcomers feel deeply connected to the Chapter.

He is known for his proactive mindset, execution focus, and genuine passion for community service. Ankit aims to bring fresh energy, transparency, and member-centric initiatives to the Committee. His commitment is simply to serve, to contribute, and to help strengthen the Chapter for the benefit of every member.

CA Satish Kumar Jeksani is a experienced Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and auditing in India and the UAE. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has earned a reputation for providing strategic financial solutions to various industries such as trading, EPC, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and healthcare.

In India, he established and successfully operated Satish Jeksani C Associates for over 12 years, offering end-to-end services in statutory and internal audits, tax consulting, business policy formulation, internal control, and fundraising assistance for startups and private limited companies.

As the Director – Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Region at Spectrum Auditing, Mr. Jeksani is currently involved in UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, External Audits, and Virtual CFO services. He is an IFRS-certified professional and is committed to ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing financial efficiency and sustainable growth for his clients.

With his leadership qualities, solution-focused mindset, and passion for professional excellence, Mr. Jeksani is eager to make a valuable contribution to the ICAI Abu Dhabi Sub Committee and help develop the member community.