Sanket Kotak
Sanket Kotak
Finance Manager · UAE Corporate Tax · IFRS · Power BI

Results-driven Finance Manager with 10+ years of expertise across financial reporting, UAE taxation, audit, and strategic decision support. Known for building real-time dashboards, leading multi-entity operations, and driving finance transformation in UAE and India.

Dubai, UAE +971 54 754 0820 Open to opportunities
10+
Years in finance
4
Companies served
UAE+IN
Cross-border expertise
3
Languages spoken
Core competencies
Financial Reporting & MIS Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Management UAE Corporate Tax VAT Compliance Transfer Pricing IFRS / GAAP Internal Controls Multi-Entity Accounting External Audit Management Power BI SAP Zoho Books Odoo Excel (Advanced)
Work history
Finance Manager
Jan 2024 – Present
Market-i Research Services and Consultancy FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
Senior Tax Consultant – VAT & Corporate Tax
May 2021 – Dec 2023
Fame Advisory DMCC
Dubai, UAE
Senior Accountant
Jan 2018 – Aug 2024
Airblast Middle East LLC
UAE
Articled Trainee / Audit & Tax Associate
Mar 2012 – Jun 2017
Bhupendra Shroff and Co
India
Education
Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce
SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Technical proficiency
Finance & reporting
Financial Reporting
95%
Budgeting & Forecasting
92%
Cash Flow Management
90%
Financial Modelling
85%
Variance Analysis
88%
Tax & compliance
UAE VAT
96%
UAE Corporate Tax
92%
Transfer Pricing
85%
IFRS / GAAP
88%
Internal Controls
90%
Technology & tools
MS Excel (Advanced)
96%
Power BI
82%
SAP
80%
Zoho Books
85%
Odoo
78%
Languages
English Hindi Gujarati
Key achievements
📊
Real-time finance dashboard
Built and deployed a Power BI dashboard giving leadership instant visibility into receivables, profitability, and cash positions — replacing manual weekly reports.
Market-i · 2024
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UAE Corporate Tax readiness
Led end-to-end CT readiness assessment and implementation for UAE entities, ensuring full compliance from day one of the new regime with zero penalties.
Fame Advisory · 2023
🔒
Strengthened internal controls
Redesigned internal control framework reducing reporting errors and financial risk exposure — directly improving audit outcomes and management confidence.
Market-i · 2024
📈
Receivables recovery improvement
Restructured the AR follow-up process and debtor ageing review cycle, significantly reducing overdue balances and improving operating cash flow.
Airblast ME · 2020
🌍
Multi-entity VAT compliance
Managed VAT compliance for a portfolio of UAE multinational group entities simultaneously, maintaining 100% filing accuracy across all return periods.
Fame Advisory · 2021–23
⚙️
ERP & tax system alignment
Collaborated with IT teams to align ERP configurations with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements, eliminating manual workarounds and compliance gaps.
Fame Advisory · 2022
Cover letter
Sanket Kotak
Finance Manager · Dubai, UAE · sanket.kotak@gmail.com · +971 54 754 0820
May 2025

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in a senior finance leadership role within your organisation. With over 10 years of progressive experience spanning financial management, UAE taxation, audit, and strategic reporting — across both the UAE and India — I bring a comprehensive skill set and a proven ability to deliver measurable results in fast-paced, multi-entity environments.

In my current role as Finance Manager at Market-i Research Services and Consultancy FZ LLC, I lead the full finance function including accounting, treasury, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and management reporting. A key accomplishment has been the implementation of a real-time Power BI dashboard that transformed financial visibility for senior leadership — reducing manual reporting time and enabling faster, data-driven decisions on cash flow, receivables, and profitability.

Prior to this, as a Senior Tax Consultant at Fame Advisory DMCC, I advised multinational groups on UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and OECD Pillar Two transfer pricing. I managed compliance for multiple group entities simultaneously and led client-facing workshops to build internal tax awareness — work that required both technical depth and strong stakeholder communication.

I am proficient in SAP, Zoho Books, Odoo, and advanced Excel, and I hold a semi-qualified Chartered Accountancy credential from ICAI. I thrive in environments that demand both analytical rigour and commercial awareness, and I am committed to building the systems and controls that underpin sustainable business growth.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your needs. Please find my full CV attached for your review.

Warm regards,

Sanket Kotak
Finance Manager · Dubai, UAE
Get in touch

Available for Finance Manager, CFO, or Senior Tax roles across the UAE. Typically responds within 24 hours.

Phone
+971 54 754 0820
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English · Hindi · Gujarati
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