Candidate

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First Name: Arshiya Rifath
E-Mail Address: arshiyarifathshaik@gmail.com
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 0588109014
Current Job Designation: Client Financial Management Analyst
Job Designation Applying For: FP&A Analyst
Total Years of Experience: 5 years overall ; 2 years Post qualification.
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: Arshiya Rifath Shaik
Chartered Accountant
FP&A Analyst
Phone: +971 58 810 9014
Email: arshiyarifathshaik@gmail.com LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/caarshiyarifathshaik

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Chartered Accountant with 5 years of progressive finance experience, including 2 years of post-qualification experience in FP&A. Proven track record in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with demonstrated success in improving forecast accuracy, optimizing costs, and automating financial processes. Skilled at delivering actionable insights and supporting senior leadership through strategic decision-making. Proficient in SAP S/4 HANA and advanced Excel; currently upskilling in Power BI, SQL, and AI-powered FP&A tools. Actively seeking FP&A opportunities in the UAE and available for immediate joining.

EXPERIENCE

CFM Analyst,
Accenture Solutions Private Ltd
Jun 2022 - Apr 2024

Owned full FP&A and P&L management for three major client contracts (2 Fixed Fee, 1 T&M), including the account's highest revenue-generating engagement (forecasted revenue > $46M).
Directed budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets.
Conducted Forecast vs Actuals analysis and managed rolling forecasts with MIS reporting on revenue, costs, and operational metrics.
Partnered with business and technology leadership as a finance business partner, providing financial guidance and insights to support strategic initiatives. Built advanced Excel financial models and automated reporting and invoicing processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into key performance drivers.
Managed revenue recognition per US GAAP, billing compliance, and DSO monitoring, supporting deal pricing and commercial strategy.
Managed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including forecast submissions, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Strengthened FP&A governance and internal controls, supporting statutory and internal audits with 100% compliance.

Key Achievements

Improved forecast accuracy by 15-20% by establishing a structured monthly review cycle, strengthening alignment with contract leads. Developed an automated Excel model that streamlined invoicing, cut invoice processing time by 75%, and achieved zero billing errors through accurate and source-driven calculations.
Revived the profit margin of a shortened contract from 6-7% to 15% by optimizing payroll costs through resource pyramid restructuring and eliminating volume-based discounts, no longer justified by the reduced contract size, in partnership with business teams.
Ensured 100% compliance with quarterly internal controls and successfully passed internal audit review with zero deficiencies by implementing a structured forecast review, authorization, and documentation framework.

Articled Assistant,
Sarath and Associates & Sankaran and Krishnan
Oct 2016 - Feb 2020

Led statutory, internal, and concurrent audits for clients spanning global software firms, infrastructure and construction enterprises, international banking institutions, and technology-driven education companies.
Prepared and finalized financial statements under the Companies Act, 2013.
Conducted general ledger reviews, AR/AP aging analysis, and fixed asset verifications.
Ensured regulatory compliance for TDS, PF, and GST filings. Executed data-driven audits for international banking group operations; identified major errors, enabling client correction.

KEY SKILLS

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting & Forecasting
Variance Analysis
P&L Ownership
Financial Modeling
Strategic Business Partnering
Cost Optimization & KPIs
Financial Controllership
Audit & Compliance
Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation Contract Terms Analysis
Advanced Excel
SAP S/4 HANA, Power BI, SQL, AI-powered FP&A Tools (Upskilling)

EDUCATION

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (Dec'2021)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Elective Subject-Financial Services & Capital Markets)

B.COM (COMPUTERS) (Apr'2017)
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, AP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages : English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
Notice Period : Immediate joiner Current Visa Status : Visit Visa Address : Al Nahda, Dubai
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