Akshay is a qualified Chartered Accountant who is highly self-motivated, committed accounts and finance professional with more than ten years of experience, including seven years plus in the United Arab Emirates, he possesses developed expertise in financial management, accounting, auditing, and commercial knowledge. In his experience as a Business Analyst in one of the leading groups of Drilling Services Company, he has managed accounting and finance for various MENA region entities for the group and acted as a mini-controller for the respective entities. The effective preparation and presentation of financial statements were crucial to his role in these challenging environments. He has also worked as an Auditor in one of the leading firms of Public Accountant Company, planning and conducting professional management and financial audits. He has prepared and reviewed individual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, made substantive testing and analytical reviews, executed physical inventory audits, and managed accounting assignments of different clients. As an experienced Business Analyst and Auditor, he has developed a broad range of skills in finance, accounting, communication, and auditing. His expertise includes Profit & Loss Management, Financial Statements analysis, Balance Sheet Review, and Tax Preparation and reporting such as Value Added Tax (VAT). He has also developed strong analytical skills, having completed internal and external audits, and have experience in Financial Controlling, Cashflow Forecasting, and Microsoft Excel. He is highly motivated and committed to utilizing his proven managerial abilities and the working knowledge acquired during his academics and professional experience to be part of a winning team in a corporate entity. He strives to provide the best of his working knowledge and professional skills to enhance the growth and progression of the organization. His ambition is to be part of a corporate entity that values dedication, high quality performance whilst having a motivated team will enable him to channel his skills and work towards future career goals. Outside of work, Akshay is passionate to connect with individuals seeking academic and career guidance and transform their career to next level. Let's connect and explore ways to apply my skills to create value for your organisation. After delivering 50+ sessions for free as part of giving back to the community, I’ve loved helping professionals with their career and audit queries. However, with growing demand and the number of booking, I will need to strike a balance to ensure high-quality, focused guidance while managing my time effectively by managing my active work and personal time with family. To reflect this, I’m transitioning my Topmate services to a paid model—not just for monetization, but to respect both your time and mine. This will help me provide more structured, value-driven sessions for those who truly need them. I'm truly grateful to everyone who has supported my vision, and I remain committed to my goal of inspiring and guiding people who need it. Thank You ! 📱+971 588058836 📧 bhandare.akshay@gmail.com