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Fully qualified Chartered Accountant, duly enrolled with the ICAI, resident in the UAE with a valid residence visa are eligible to membership of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Abu Dhabi Chapter.
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Managing Committee
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CA John George
CHAIRMAN -
CA Krishnan N V
VICE CHAIRMAN -
CA Rohit Dayma
GENERAL SECRETARY -
CA Priyanka Birla
TREASURER
Leaders
Membership
CA John George
[email protected] | +971 50 112 0755
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.
CA Krishnan Narayanan Venkat
[email protected] | +971 50 568 4456
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
[email protected] | +971 50 725 1552
She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in various domains across finance and in multinational organizations - KPMG, Schlumberger etc, currently working as Assistance Vice President – MI Reporting with First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Proud to be featured as one of the Top 13 Women Achievers in UAE and telecasted in a local media tele-series showcasing her success story with the objective of motivating other 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.
She has also held executive position with Millennium Toastmasters Club and has enthusiastically participated in various charitable and CSR initiatives which have been recognized 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 and passionately continuing her commitment in serving the profession for achieving greater success and excellence for the chapter.
CA Ajay Singhvi
[email protected] | +971 50 667 2308
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
[email protected] | +971 50 521 1315
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of professional experience in various roles including, risk management, internal & external audits, and financial planning & analysis. Presently, He hold the position of finance Lead – MENA region at Hatch Pty Ltd., a global multidisciplinary management, engineering and development consultancy company.
Since 2012, He has been involved with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter and have held various roles on the Managing Committee for past 7 years, including serving as the General Secretary for the year 2022. He take great pride in being part of the CA fraternity and value the opportunity to contribute to the profession and build professional connections.
He believe that being part of the CA community provides a platform to support and strengthen the profession and the broader fraternity.
CA Monish Mohan
[email protected] | +971528314382
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.
CA Anu Thomas
[email protected] | +971551003200
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.
CA Ramesh Dave
[email protected] | +971507010185
CA Ramesh Dave 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 etc. Presently, he is working as Branch Head of Compliance for an international banking group in UAE.
Ramesh has been associated with ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter for the last few years and has been part of the Management Committee. As a committee member with the Chapter, he has contributed towards increasing the membership base, reaching out to members for various communications and has played a key role in organizing various events for the Chapter, benefitting its members and their families.
Ramesh 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.
CA Mohammed Shafeek
[email protected] | +971 50 127 9303
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.
CA Shafeekh Neelayil Neelayil
[email protected] | +971 50 468 0655
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.
CA Suma Rajesh
[email protected] | +971 56 291 1271
Suma is founder of SR Coaching and Consulting and also Program Director – US CMA at Bradford Learning Global. Besides CA, she has also completed US CPA.
She has also been invited to speak at different Executive Development Programs conducted by CMIB of ICAI. In the initial years of her career, she has worked in Corporate Credit with banks in India and Middle East. Her passion to teach and contribute to others’ success, led her to switch from banking to teaching & consulting.
She has been in Abu Dhabi since 2016 and has actively participated in the seminars and events conducted by the chapter. She believes that being a part of the managing committee, gives her an opportunity to serve our community and develop our noble profession.
CA Ankit Kothari
[email protected] | +971 52 590 2720
Ankit is a member of ICAI and have been in UAE for almost 5 years. His work experience has been predominantly with healthcare and insurance sector and currently working with Daman -National Health Insurance company.
Ankit considers that ICAI Auh Chapter has not only been a key player in the growth and development of the profession in Abu Dhabi, but also been a fount of professional knowledge and expertise for members and students.
As a member of the chapter committee, he is really excited and looking forward to start this new journey and contribute in further success of our profession.
CA Rajesh Reddy
[email protected] | +971 52 979 2736
Rajesh, a rank holder, is an associate member of ICAI, and a certified CISA from ISACA, USA. He has over 9 years of professional experience in the fields of accounting, auditing and taxation with reputed audit firms and is currently working with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi.
He has been associated with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter since 2016 and has served on the Managing Committee during 2018-21. 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, redesigning and maintaining the website, organizing first ever Placement Drive etc.
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.
CA Nirmal Kumar Agarawal
[email protected] | +971 58 136 4422
Nirmal Kumar Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 21 years of professional experience in various roles including, Financing, Business Planning, Internal Control, risk management, Taxation, Compliances, financial planning, Control & analysis, ERP Implementation. Presently, Nirmal holds the position of finance Head – at Union Chlorine LLC. Abu Dhabi, Chemical Manufacturing Company Part of Oman Based public listed company. Prior to this assignment Nirmal have worked 13 Years in Saudi Arabia with Pharmaceuticals manufacturing, Food Manufacturing & Construction industry in Senior roles.
Since 2022, Nirmal have been involved with the ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter as regular member of the chapter and actively participated in the seminars and events conducted by the chapter. Nirmal enjoys in meeting new people 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 the broader fraternity.