Highlights:Finance, legal and business support professional demonstrates a deep expertise in driving innovation, compliance frameworks & regulatory strategy, process optimizing, scalability. global business & market expansion to achieve sustainable growth, risk management, cross-functional support, fostering partnerships, cultivating collaborative cultures.

Skills:Financial Managament, Regulatory Compliance, Global Trade Finance, International Business Expansion, Company Incorporation and liquidation, Financial Audit

Goal:Seeking a Finance and Legal Compliance management role.

Membership:Lawyer’s practice license Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, India

Certification:Bachelor of Law in Criminology and Taxation Bachelor of Commerce in Finance UAE VAT Diploma Certification in Independent Travel Manager Certification in Import Export Business

Marketing Consultant 08/2024 - current
Trade Finance Company, Surat, Gujarat India
Industry: Finance and Banking
Facilitation of Trade Finance Instruements
Consultant for TFC own credit facilities for Global Trade Finance business: LC, SBLC, BG&TG, POF, Pre-Advice Services, PB, BCL, RWAL--
Marketing Consultant 08/2023 - 08/2024
Euro Exim Bank, Surat, Gujarat India
Industry: Banking
Facilitation of Trade Finance Instruments
Consultant for Euro Exim Bank Tailor-made Solutions for Global Trade Finance business: LC, SBLC, BG&TG, POF, Pre-Advice Services, PB, BCL,RWAL, Offshore Banking Services, Merchant Accounts--
Finance, Tax and Business Support Manager 02/2016 - 11/2022
Agtech Virenxia, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Agriculture
I led compliance efforts across VAT, ESR, and AML/CFT laws, avoiding penalties and ensuring multi-jurisdictional adherence. I streamlined UAE work permit processes and oversaw global entity incorporation and liquidation, ensuring legal and financial compliance. I conducted financial, tax, and ISO 9001 audits, improving efficiency and compliance, while also registering products and trademarks to expand market presence. I led the finance team in implementing controls, collaborated with cross-functional consultants, and redesigned processes to drive growth and sustainability.
Identified applicable regulations through legal Research, monitored changes, and adapted compliance processes for VAT, ESR, and AML/CFT laws to avoid penalties Streamline UAE work permits processes using online platforms to eliminate agent and payment gateway fee. Incorporated and liquidated entities with economic authorities in (UAE, BVI, Singapore, Oman, Seychelles, Cayman Islands Mauritius) covering registration of entity, obtained licenses, permits, renewals, and oversaw legal, due diligence and financial obligation Conducted & delivered financial, tax and ISO 9001 Quality Audit for entities in UAE, BVI, Seychelles, Oman, and Singapore Registered new products (Fertilizer) with UAE Agricultural Ministry and Trademark with UAE IP and Patent Registration Authority Led Finance Team and trained to controls and improvements Collaborated with consultants in Legal, Finance, IT, Insurance for re-design of company needs--
Head of Department (Finance & Administration) 10/2011 - 01/2016
Artes Events, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Event Production
I developed financial processes, conducted analysis, and managed budgets to support event success. I mitigated financial risks, secured insurance claims totaling USD 100K, and recovered over USD 200K in debts. I also arranged USD 300K in trade finance facilities, handled HR, Labour cases, property transactions, and import shipments.
Architected and delivered financial processes & integration. Created and monitored budgets and comprehensive management to support event’s success objectives Identified and mitigated financial risks, including credit, and liquidity risk by orchestrated policies viz D&B client rating scheme and credit insurance Claimed USD100K insurance in damage during an event covered under stock replacement policy Claimed USD25K in total loss vehicle insurance from third-party insurer under guidance of UAE Insurance Authority Recovered debts totalling over USD 200K through negotiations and court proceedings Arranged USD 300K in trade finance facilities managing all aspects of the process, including negotiating terms with banks. Played a pivotal role in cross-functional human resources, property transactions and imports shipments Resolved and settled labour cases to avoid incurring legal costs and ban Oversaw timelines, resources, and deliverable roadmap in preparation for event production, and served as front-line customer representative at shows--
Senior Branch Executive 02/2005 - 08/2011
Abdul Hadi Trading LLC (Al mailem Group), Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Tires Franchiser and General Trading
I arranged trade finance facilities from USD 2M to 7M, managed financial risks, and secured insurance claims. I created financial statements, resolved a software glitch to recover USD 600K in debt, and ensured full compliance with IAS and regulatory requirements. Additionally, I managed import/export documentation and optimized branch operations.
Arranged & Leveraged trade finance facilities ranging from USD 2M to 7M Claimed work injury compensation under workmen insurance policy and motor vehicle policy and USD 35K death claim under motor vehicle policy Prepared financial statements including bank reconciliation, balance sheet, income, cash flow, fixed asset and Inventory Recovered over USD 600K in debts by resolving a technical glitch in finance software Executed imports and exports shipments by securing all relevant documentation Designed full compliance of Branch operations including audit, and reporting requirements in accordance with IAS/IFRS and regulatory standards--

University of Bombay 06/1992 - 06/1995
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Finance
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance

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