Abbas Sakarwala
Mumbai,India
Summary
Risk management professional with deep expertise in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating financial and operational risks. Adept at leveraging analytical skills, quantitative methods, and industry knowledge to drive strategic decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate - Compliance
Morgan Stanley
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address potential risks proactively, mitigating future non-compliance issues.
- Executed compliance controls testing, transactional testing, or compliance controls monitoring activities based on the pre-defined testing plan.
- Leveraged data analytics tools (Tableau/ Power BI) to identify trends and patterns in compliance performance, enabling proactive issue resolution before escalation.
- Coordinated responses to regulator inquiries or investigations, minimizing penalties or sanctions related to non-compliance findings.
- Conducted rigorous due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating potential risks.
- Monitored the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
Senior Associate - Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton India LLP
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Carried out Audit and Assurance procedures for various Listed and Unlisted clients with effective time management.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS/ GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of corporate governance structures and Internal Controls, mitigating potential risks within organizational frameworks.
- Mentored junior auditors by providing guidance on best practices, technical skills, and professional development opportunities.
Marketing Intern
CBM Education System LLP
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Prepared reports detailing project updates, performance information and ongoing trends.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns and social media content.
- Stayed updated with latest marketing concepts and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
Junior Accountant
NZ & Associates
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Prepared and filed tax returns for about 150 plus clients using tax software
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Proactively researched technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management review.
Education
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
B.Comm - Accounting And Finance
University Of Mumbai
High School Diploma -
K. C. College Of Arts, Commerce & Science
Skills
- Proficient in IFRS and GAAP Compliance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Data Analysis
- Advanced Due Diligence
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Strong Communication Skills
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Interests
Sports
Cars
Reading
Timeline
Associate - Compliance
Morgan Stanley
07.2022 - Current
Senior Associate - Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton India LLP
04.2019 - 05.2022
Marketing Intern
CBM Education System LLP
02.2019 - 04.2019
Junior Accountant
NZ & Associates
11.2017 - 10.2018
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
B.Comm - Accounting And Finance
University Of Mumbai
High School Diploma -
K. C. College Of Arts, Commerce & Science
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