Amit Pobari

Experience

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  Befree Group India - J N Kanabar & Co.

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  Branch Manager

  - Manage accounting, tax compliance, and facilitate financial proposals for clients.- Coordinate with company secretary for compliance and entity formation for clients.- Conduct annual statutory bank branch audits and tax audits for clients.Achievement:- Successfully managed multiple client accounts, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.

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  Befree - Finance and Accounting Business Process Outsourcing

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2021

  Financial Controller

  - Manage bookkeeping and IndAS (converged with IFRS) compliance for 9+ group entities, ensuring timely adherence to local and international regulations.- Handle direct tax audits, annual compliance, and tax planning at the group level.- Oversee fund flow management, budget vs. actual analysis, and ensure statutory compliance, return filing, and SEZ compliance.- Coordinate with consultants for entity formation and statutory compliance.- Prepare financial proposals and liaise with banks for project finance.Achievements:- Improved reliability, quality, and timeliness of statutory and management reporting and budget processes.- Arranged bank financing for projects, set up family trusts for succession planning, and implemented transfer pricing.- Migrated Australian entities' data from MYOB to Xero and implemented financial processes for Cloudoffis (Australian) Startup. Show less

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  Emirates Flight Catering

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Finance Specialist - Management Reporting

  - Prepare monthly cash flow statements and participate in monthly accounting and management reporting.- Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements for group reporting to Emirates Holding Company.- Support the Senior Finance Manager in the annual budgeting process, including preparing projected financials and cash flows.- Coordinate with auditors to resolve audit queries, including consolidation elimination, ESOP, and lease accounting.Achievement:- Streamlined cash flow statement preparation, enhancing efficiency. Show less

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  Ecolog International

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Manager - Tax Compliance and Audit

  - Prepare monthly management reports for Ecolog Group, highlighting global operations for senior management and group leadership.- Ensure compliance with VAT, corporate tax, audit, and transfer pricing regulations across UK, MENA and Europe regions, collaborating with consultants on compliance and statutory audits.- Manage project controlling and annual budgeting/planning processes for the group, providing in-depth analysis to identify risks and opportunities.- Carry out financial accounting and reconciliation of critical accounts, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in adherence to IFRS and GAAP.Achievements:- Automated tasks and developed dashboards using Think Cell, Advanced Excel, and BI tools, significantly enhancing financial operations efficiency and IT systems integration.- Established and enforced a financial control framework, ensuring compliance across diverse units and countries. Show less

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  TruKKer

  Aug 2024 - now

  Taxation Manager

  - Lead and ensure timely, accurate filing of VAT, corporate tax, and other applicable returns across MENA, Europe, and Asia, maintaining full compliance with regional tax laws and regulations.- Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position, advising senior management on tax implications of business decisions.- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with IFRS, managing external audits and ensuring timely financial reporting.- Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting, providing detailed financial analysis and monitoring financial performance against targets.- Streamline and enhance tax and financial reporting processes, implementing best practices and automation tools for improved efficiency and accuracy.- Lead and mentor a team of finance and tax professionals, fostering a positive work environment and supporting strategic initiatives from a tax and financial perspective. Show less