Baker Tilly Capability Profile

July 2021
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1 Baker Tilly International – A Global Network 03
Baker Tilly Group – The True Face of The
2 07
Middle East
3 Baker Tilly Services 12
4 Business Consulting Services 22
5 Energy & Natural Resources Services 27

CONTENTS 6
7
Audit and Assurance
Internal Audit and Risk Management
32
34
8 Corporate Finance Services 40
9 IT Services 43
10 ADNOC ICV Certification 46
11 Tax & Legal 51
12 Management Consultancy Services 54
13 Core Team Profile 64
Annexure A: Exhibition of Clients (Past & Present) Within
14 88
the Group by Different Sectors and Industries
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Baker Tilly
International – A
Global Network

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Baker Tilly International

Baker Tilly is a globally renowned

One among the largest Top Ten
Assurance, Advisory and Over 1000 offices worldwide
Advisory networks in the world
Consulting practice network

Specialized sector practices to 40,000 people in more than 160

A commitment to provide
provide excellent customer countries sharing experiences
exceptional client service
services and expertise

Assisting businesses and public

Maintaining professional integrity Global revenue of
interest entities meet challenges
and strong work ethics US$4bn collectively in 2020
and respond to opportunities

Baker Tilly International member firms demonstrate a high professional standard, as well as strong commitment to the network’s core values of
integrity, leadership, transparency and ethics. Each member firm offers outstanding personal service combined with the expertise, strength and
resources of a truly global network to support our clients as they grow regionally and globally.

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Baker Tilly International

AMERICAS
US$1,968 mn
1000 OFFICES

32 TERRITORIES 37 FIRMS

160 TERRITORIES

ASIA PACIFIC
US$835 mn
122 MEMBER
FIRMS

24 TERRITORIES 20 FIRMS

40,000 PEOPLE

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, and

AFRICA US $4BN
US$1,240 mn COMBINED
GLOBAL
REVENUE IN
94 TERRITORIES 65 FIRMS 2020

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Team Strength and Revenue
Revenue & Staff by Region

Americas Europe, Middle East, and Africa Asia Pacific

Revenue –
2020 ($USDm) 1,968 1,240 835
Partners &
Staff 11,652 13,097 11,991
1,000 160
Office Territories

Service Lines

Accounting Tax

$590 14.6% of Total Revenue $1,008 24.9% of Total Revenue

Million USD Million USD

Advisory & Other Audit & Assurance

$1,023 25.3% of Total Revenue $1,422 35.2% of Total Revenue

Million USD Million USD

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Baker Tilly Group
The True Face of
The Middle East

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Baker Tilly Middle East

Baker Tilly Middle East (referred to as “Baker Tilly” or “Group”), is a Baker Tilly has a strong presence in niche sectors of practice which
leading professional firm of accountants, business advisors, industrial include Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Media, Education,
engineers, and sector specific consultants who all work in a highly Financial Institutions, Hospitality, Healthcare, FMCG, Logistics &
dynamic working atmosphere as a group and part of the global Supply Chain Management.
network, as a premier independent member of Baker Tilly International.
The team at Baker Tilly JFC consists of over 200 professionals
including 30 partners who, through their widespread knowledge and
Baker Tilly, currently headquartered in Dubai, operates through over candor, foster an enthusiasm for success and have a widespread
50 offices in 20 countries within GCC including the wider Arab & Middle experience of providing professional services in the Middle East,
East world and African countries but all as one single firm, served by catering to over 5,000 individual and corporate clients.
multicultural partners from various parts of the globe.
The firm has grown multifold in the last 40 years under the strategic
vision of its Peers & Founders and the current serving Group
The core value of the Group is to provide top-notch services with
Managing Partner, Mr. Mago JB Singh, who is a Technocrat with
utmost integrity, loyalty and innovation, and these are the three basic
extensive experience in Industrial Manufacturing consulting, providing
values on which the Group’s activities are based.
Techo-Economic, Turnkey Solutions, and Investment Banking
Services, besides Assurance Services to numerous sectors.
Within MEA Region, the group has recently added offices in Yemen,
Jordan & Syria, and offices in Libya and Morocco are under A strong foundation, a dream to grow, a commitment to quality,
establishment. Further, it is in the process of expanding its footprint in exceptional client service, technical expertise and above all an
Africa with new offices in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan. international perspective has brought us to where we are today.

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Baker Tilly in the Middle East
Strong Regional Coverage
− We operate geographically through regional teams that believe in collaboration, knowledge and information sharing.
− Operating in a region offering a variety of business opportunities for foreign and domestic investors, we exhibit a strong face to clients and
competition that we are a highly skilled cohesive group of accountants and advisors delivering top quality services and practical solutions in
accordance with international professional standards - and all in a constantly changing business environment.
− Offering a comprehensive coverage across the region, we are focused on delivering accounting, independent audit, taxation and advisory
services to middle market companies and growing family businesses. Multidisciplinary and talented teams combine experienced partners and
managers with ambitious and highly-qualified young professionals focused on adding value to their clients' businesses.
− Our clients in the UAE cover the whole of the UAE, no client is too far away for us. In other GCC countries, we also serve clients in locations
which are a considerable distance from our regional offices.

Leadership and Staffing

− By working together with different sectors and each with its own unique challenges, Group members integrate business models and share
proven solutions to meet clients' needs in complex and fast changing markets.
− In the UAE, the Dubai Audit Practice is managed by two Partners (British and Indian), and a Director (Indian), all of whom have significant
experience in the region, whilst in Abu Dhabi, this is managed by a Partner and Senior Director. Sharjah and Northern Emirates are managed by
our Resident Partner, Mr. Surya Narayanan.
− Partners and staff in the UAE offices are from the UAE, UK, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Jordan, Sudan and the Philippines.
− There are currently 4 licenced audit partners in the UAE firm with 1 more expecting to be licenced this month, and others who will seek licenses
soon.
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Baker Tilly Network in the Middle East

Baker Tilly in GCC Other Middle East & Africa

JLT - DMCC ABU DHABI

DUBAI SHARJAH
UNITED ARAB Free Zone – AL AIN SHARJAH FUJAIRAH
MAINLAND MAINLAND HAMRIYAH SEYCHELLES - MADAGASCAR
EMIRATES DIFC Jebel Ali MAINLAND MAINLAND MAINLAND
FREE ZONE
Free Zone ADGM

KINGDOM OF
Riyadh Al Khobar Jeddah
SAUDI ARABIA SYRIA -YEMEN

STATE OF
Qatar Financial Centre and Doha City
In The Process of Opening
QATAR Soon

ETHIOPIA- DIJIBOUTI-SOMALI
SULTANATE OF LAND
Muscat Salalah
OMAN

KINGDOM OF SUDAN-SOUTH SUDAN–LIBYA-

Manama – Two Offices TUNISIA
BAHRAIN

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Baker Tilly Team in UAE
Baker Tilly Middle East

Board of Directors and Management

Committee of Lead Partners

Mago JB Singh
Founder - Principal & Group Managing Partner

KSA Oman Qatar UAE Bahrain Seychelles Yemen

Operations Operations Operations Operations Operations Operations Operations

Assurance & AUP Certifications Other Services

Neil Andrew Sturgeon Risk Governance Corporate Finance Corporate & Business Information Technology
Senior Partner & Group CEO - Assurance Compliance Forensic Transaction Advisory Consulting Security Audits

Adrian Mckay Koshy Zacharia Karuvelil M. Z. Quraishi Swamy Pentyala

Partners National Partners ADNOC ICV Certification Senior Partner Senior Partner Partner Partner

Peter Brooks Jamila Saif Suhail J Peter Brooks Sunil Thawani Rajiv Kapoor Shafi Toffic Nitin Thakkar
Senior Partner Alzaffin Senior Partner Senior Partner Senior Partner Director Partner
Partner – Emirati
Surya Narayanan Krishna Salman Sajid Ehab Ahmad AM Ali Rakesh Arora Aakriti Mago Bader Kamal
Moorthy Hassan Yousif Abdelqadir Executive Director & ICV Partner Senior Partner Director Partner
Senior Partner Almushtaghil Alnaqbi Practice Leader
Partner – Emirati Saleh Hussain Kuber Rai Indirect Taxes & VAT Arunabh Srivastava
Porus Pavri Salman Asghar Partner Senior Partner Partner
Partner Senior Manager Ehab Ahmad AM Ali
Robert Brown Robert Knowles Partner Meharban Singh
Sanjiv Gambhir Sudhir Deshpande Partner Partner Partner
Partner Senior Manager Narendra Pati
Fredric Helander Meharban Singh Partner Gurkaran Singh
Shameel Basith Partner Partner Director
Director Osama Nobani
Aman Sharma Partner Sehaj Mago
Director Director

Deepak Tyagi
Director

Gurkaran Singh
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Baker Tilly
Services

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Baker Tilly Services

Audit and Assurance Forensic Services Business Improvement

− Statutory External Audits − Dispute Services − Process and Performance
and Reviews − Investigations − Revenue Performance
− Financial Reporting − Assets Tracing Management
Advisory and Support − Risk and Governance
− Business Intelligence
− RERA Projects Services − Policies and Procedures
− Forensic Technology

Growth Program Risk Advisory Outsourced Services

− Profit Improvement − Risk Management − Finance and Accounting
− Strategic Development − Fraud Solutions − HR Services
− Governance, Risk and − Payroll Support
Control − In-sourcing Services
− Internal Audit − Recruitment Back Office
− Performance Improvement Solutions
− Technology Risk Solutions

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Baker Tilly Services

InfoTech Services Taxation Corporate Finance

− IT Consulting Services − Value Added Tax − Lead Advisory
− Implementation (Oracle − Corporate Tax and Zakat − M&A
EBS, Fusion, JDE, OBI, − Transfer Pricing − Private Equity
EPM)
− International and Cross- − Due Diligence
− Software Development Border Tax − Financial Modelling
− Managed Services − Tax Planning − Valuation
− Enterprise Mobility − Transaction Structuring − Fund Raising and Credit
Enhancement
− Capital Market
− Project Finance

Restructuring and Accounting and Business Certification

Recovery Advisory
− Corporate Restructuring − Management Accounting − Certification by DED
Abu Dhabi
− Special Investigation − Payroll
− ICV Program by
− Formal Insolvency − Preparation of Accounts
ADNOC
− Financial Reporting
Advisory

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Sectors Served

Business Support and Energy and Natural

Services Resources Education Financial Services

Food and Drink Leisure and Hospitality Industrial Manufacturing Media and Technology

Transport and Logistics Real Estate and Construction Retail Insurance Sectors

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Our Client Portfolio

Assurance and Financial Advisory Business Consulting

3,000 Related Services 350 Services 850 Services

Technology
90 Consulting Services 300 VAT Services

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Baker Tilly UAE Staff Strength

10 20 70
30 Executive Directors
Managers / Assistant
Technical Staff 75
Partners Director & Senior Auditors/ Support Staff
Managers
Managers Senior/Associates

205
Total

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Baker Tilly Middle East Renews Agreement with ADNOC

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Listed Company Audits and Projects – Baker Tilly Middle East

Within the Baker Tilly Middle East Group, there are a number of listed companies audits currently being performed. These include the following:
1. Saudi Arabia

Group of chemicals related Pipes Manufacturer Insurance Group of research, marketing and
entities, including pharmaceuticals printing companies

Group of printing and packing Wires Manufacturer Musharakah REIT – publicly traded real estate fund and Musharakah
companies IPO – publicly traded fund

2. UAE Head of Audit – Neil Sturgeon (page 45), Engagement Quality Control Partner for Baker Tilly Saudi Arabia

/
Amiantit Al Ahil Takaful SRMG/SPPC

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Listed Company Audits and Projects – Baker Tilly Middle East

3. UAE Head of Audit – Neil Sturgeon, Engagement Quality Control Partner for Baker Tilly Oman

Sohar Power SOAG

4. UAE Head of Audit – Neil Sturgeon, whilst in Saudi Araba from 2010 to 2016, prior to moving to UAE

Telecoms Cement Chemicals

Insurance Insurance Insurance Manufacturer

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Listed Company Audits and Projects – Baker Tilly Middle East

5. UAE Head of Audit – Neil Sturgeon, whilst in Moscow from 2006 to 2008

Advice on Rosneft ADR programme, London Stock Exchange Initial discussions on a CESR (Committee of European Securities Regulators)
listing on London Stock Exchange, for SUEK (coal mining entity)
6. UAE Head of Audit – Neil Sturgeon, whilst in London from 1989 to 2006
Numerous IPO’s as Reporting Accountant and Reporting Accountants projects (acquisitions, disposals, restructurings)
Unlisted Securities Market (USM)
AIM market of the London Stock
London Stock Exchange (UK of London Stock Exchange
Exchange (UK and Russian based NASDAQ
based entities) (replaced by AIM) (UK based
entities)
entities)
7. Sharjah and Northern Emirates Head of Audit – Surya Narayana, until 2018, some of which are on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Fujairah Trade Center PJSC

8. Private Joint Stock Companies

Stars Development PJSC

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Business
Consulting
Services

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One Stop Shop – An array of Services Provided

We are expert business consultants who can provide you with excellent end-to-end solutions for your company formation and post incorporations
requirements anywhere in UAE.

Ultimate Beneficial
Company Set Up Corporate Solutions ESR Compliance Secretarial Services
Owners Declaration
− Initial consultation − HR Consultancy & − Preliminary − Review Corporate − Corporate Compliance
from Subject Matter Payroll Accounting Assessment documents Maintenance
Experts − UAE Residence Visa − Submission of − Drafting of Resolution − Voluntary Liquidations
− Company Set up in Processing Notification − Preparing UBO and − Review & execution of
proposed Mainland or − Bookkeeping − Core Assessment Shareholders constitutional changes
Free Zone Registers
− Statutory Annual Audit − Defaults Assessment − Assessment of current
− Bank Account Opening − Submission of UBO compliance status
− VAT Registration − Rectification
− Office purchase, rental Procedure details to the − Changes in the
− Filing of VAT returns
& fit out solutions regulatory authority management of the
− Tax Residency − Drafting of resolution
− Representation Office Company
Certificate − Submission of reports
services – P.O. Box,
to Ministry of Finance
Telephone etc.

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Economic Substance Regulation & Compliance
As part of the UAE’s commitment as a member of the OECD and in response to an assessment of the UAE’s tax framework by the “EU”, the
Economic Substance Regulations were approved and introduced on 30 April 2019.

− The Regulations require all the companies in the UAE to maintain an adequate “economic presence” in the UAE relative to the relevant activities
they undertake.

− A list of 9 Relevant Activities has been provided by the Ministry of Finance.

− A substance over form approach to be taken when assessing the applicability.

− The UAE economic substance regulations apply to Licensees with a financial year commencing on or after 1 January 2019 and ending 31
December 2019.

− Businesses carrying out relevant activates need to file a notification within 6 months of their financial year end and a comprehensive report
within 12 months of their reported year end.

− The Economic Substance Test requires a Licensee to demonstrate that:

▪ The Licensee and Relevant Activity are being directed and managed in the UAE;

▪ The Licensee has adequate employees, premises and expenditure in the UAE.

For us to be able to assist you with this ESR review, a comprehensive data collection form has been prepared to receive all the required information
from the entities. Upon receipt of this information, it will be thoroughly reviewed and accordingly the classification (“within or out of scope”) will be
issued and we will guide you towards the next course of action.

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Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (“UBO”)

Cabinet Resolution No.

58/2020 on the
The resolution aims to
The UAE has Regulation of
enhance transparency Therefore, all
announced the formal Procedures Related to
in the UAE’s business companies registered in
roll-out of standard Real Beneficiaries was
environment by the UAE will be required
disclosure requirements published on the 27th of
imposing minimum to create and maintain a
for UAE corporate August 2020 and
corporate data register of their ultimate
entities and the imposes new disclosure
disclosure and beneficial ownership
introduction of an and record keeping
maintenance and to submit UBO data
ultimate beneficial requirements on
requirements on all to the relevant registrar
ownership ("UBO") companies registered
companies licensed or or licensing authority.
information register. and licensed in the
registered in the UAE.
UAE, pertaining to their
real beneficiaries.

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Corporate Compliance Services

Statutory review and comparison of Updating corporate governance Issue a notice and agenda of Board
Convening, holding and drafting of
company and registry records to policies and charters performing meeting and Shareholders meeting
all minutes of boards of directors
ensure consistency and full statutory reviews to ensure to all the board of directors and
and general meetings of
compliance with prevailing statutory compliance with prevailing shareholders respectively in
shareholders.
rules. regulations. compliance with the regulations.

Keeping and maintenance of Changes in the management – Company Incorporations and branch
Constitutional changes e.g. changes
statutory registers and minute resignation, removal & appointment establishments, including corporate
of company name, financial year etc.
books. of directors and Company Secretary. documents for use abroad.

Voluntary Liquidations and deletions

Company Free Zone Portal
of companies and branches and Simple (inner group) or Complex
Maintenance – Issuing of NOC’s for
advising on how companies can share transfers, share issues and
employees, Annual License & Lease
take advantage of the “dormancy” if transfers.
Renewal.
required for their business.

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Energy & Natural
Resources
Services

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Energy and Natural Resources Capabilities

The Oil & Gas Industry is at the very heart of the global energy market, accounting for more than half of global energy consumption. Our clients
include national and international companies, lenders, sponsors, export credit agencies and Governmental bodies involved in all aspects of the oil and
gas supply chain. We help our clients to identify and address the principal areas of interest and concern including:

Upstream: Commercial and asset Midstream: Storage, Downstream: Supply, trading and
transactions transportation and LNG trade finance
− We have in-depth experience in a − Our experts have worked on an − We act for a range of producers
range of oil and gas transactions extensive range of midstream, bringing oil and related products to
including purchase and sale of, and storage and transportation market and the institutions financing
farm-in arrangements relating to, transactions involving land based them. We advise on long term sale
exploration and production assets and floating oil products storage and purchase agreements and a
around the world. facilities, oil tankers and on-shore variety of structures to finance that
gas transmission and distribution activity.
pipeline networks.

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Our Energy and Natural Resources Practice

The Oil & Gas Industry is at the very heart of the global energy market, accounting for more than half of global energy consumption. Our clients
include national and international companies, lenders, sponsors, export credit agencies and Governmental bodies involved in all aspects of the oil and
gas supply chain. We help our clients to identify and address the principal areas of interest and concern including:

Audit and Assurance Services

− Our clients have come to expect high quality services from us.
− But more than that, they want to know that we understand their businesses, and use our specialist knowledge to provide not just an efficient and
flexible audit, but one with real rigor and quality.
− Key audit issues:
a. Revenue recognition;
b. Acquisition accounting;
c. Financial reporting under International Financial Reporting Standard 6 (Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources);
d. Asset valuations; and
e. Impairment.
− We use our proprietary risk-based audit methodology approach to focus our work on the areas which are most important to our clients.
− We have the requisite skills and experience to audit those key issues specific to energy and natural resources clients and to come to consensus
on significant judgmental areas of accounting.
− Our experience in the sector enables us to benchmark our clients’ performance and understand the driving factors behind the numbers.

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Our Energy and Natural Resources Practice

Taxation
− Quality tax advice is an integral part of the service we provide to our clients.
− Our tax teams provide timely and judicious advice to help clients manage their domestic and international tax responsibilities.
− We provide a proactive service that identifies issues in advance, provides constant support and minimizes tax liabilities. By keeping our clients
abreast of changes in the law, both at home and abroad, we enable them to stay one step ahead.
− Key tax issues:
a. Tax efficient structuring of groups, including tax efficient financing;
b. Efficient use of start up losses;
c. Repatriation of profit from overseas;
d. Remuneration packages to attract/retain key management; and
e. Managing indirect tax exposure.
− Baker Tilly International member firms have close working relationships and regular dialogue with tax authorities, and often contribute to
government consultations on taxation issues. This in turn allows us to provide our clients with solutions that are considered, well thought through,
and take account of the tax regimes in all relevant jurisdictions.

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Our Energy and Natural Resources Practice

Corporate Finance
− We offer the full range of corporate finance services, from capital fundraising from public markets, private equity, or banks to helping corporates
with acquisitions or disposals.
− Many of our clients have successfully raised funding on London’s capital markets, either on AIM or from the main market, using our experience on
many such transactions to date. We provide:
− Support through the flotation process, including providing introductions to nominated advisers and brokers for the AIM market;
− Valuable independent advice for those new to the market;
− A thorough understanding of best practice in the energy and natural resources sector;
− Early warning of key issues and changes to regulation, tax and compliance standards;
− Expertise in completion accounts and earn out agreements in acquisition and private equity transactions, including selecting tax efficient means of
retaining and rewarding key staff and directors; and
− Sophisticated financial modelling services, from developing project finance models to help raise funds through to constructing long range
forecasts for strategic planning and general model reviews.
− Our corporate finance teams work closely with our audit and tax colleagues to groom a business, so it is ready for a transaction. This process
involves advising & supporting them through establishment of robust financial systems and procedures, improving management reports and
monitoring KPIs, or tax planning for shareholders.
− By providing an integrated service, we can ensure that even the smallest issues is considered & taken care of so that there are no last-minute
surprises when the transaction is underway

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Audit and
Assurance

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Audit Approach Overview

− Our audit approach is characterized by clear, timely communication and the

pragmatic resolution of issues. Clients should expect an intelligent, robust audit by
auditors who will challenge the status quo and give their constructive feedback and
Understanding
recommendations to enhance their business. We will also update them on relevant
Your Business
financial reporting and related legislative and technical changes.
− We believe that an audit is an opportunity, not just an overhead. This attitude is
shared by our clients, many of whom choose to have an audit performed by a Baker Feedback,
Tilly network member even where it is not a legal necessity. debrief and Risk
review The Baker Assessment
− Through use of the latest audit tools, techniques, resources and procedures, we
Tilly approach
deliver robust audit services, adhering to the highest standards of independence, is risk focused
ethics and professional objectivity whilst applying technical excellence. As part of and quality-
our strategy and commitment to continuous improvement, the quality of audit led:
performance and delivery to clients is regularly assessed through the Baker Tilly
International Quality Improvement Programme. Risk-focused,
Tailored Audit
− The primary purpose of the audit is to express an opinion on the financial Work
statements of the entities subject to audit. Such an audit is subject to the inherent
risk that errors or irregularities may not be detected. If conditions are discovered
that lead to the belief that material errors, defalcations or other irregularities may
exist, or if any other circumstances are encountered that require extended services,
Baker Tilly will promptly advise an appropriate level of management.

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Internal Audit
and Risk
Management

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Internal Audit

Role of Internal Audit Our General Scope of Work

“Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and

consulting activity designed to add value and improve an Corporate Compliance and Supply Chain &
organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its Governance Risk Management Inventory
objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate
and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and
governance processes.”
Administration Outsourcing
The primary role of Internal Audit should be to help the Board and Human Resources
Service Contracts
Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and
sustainability of the organization.
− Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Accounting and Budgeting and Information
− Reliability of financial and management reporting. Finance Forecasting Technology

− Compliance with laws and regulations Safeguarding of Assets

Customer Service Sales & Marketing Production

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Internal Audit Methodology

Key Objectives of Our Methodology Under our risk based approach, internal audit will focus more on
This internal audit methodology is Baker Tilly’s global approach to the effectiveness of 1 and 2 below. This will take precedence over
providing internal audit outsourcing as well as co-sourcing services. It the assessment of compliance with procedures in 3 and 4.
is a risk-based approach that focuses on our clients’ objectives and We will audit by business process and not physical location. We
risks associated to achieving those objectives. will focus on the business objectives, the key supporting
The key features and priorities of our methodology are that it processes and the associated risks.
considers:
− Top-down approach, focused on the strategic and significant risks Board and Executive Committee (Corporate
to an organization as a whole. 01 Governance, Strategies, Risks)
− Risks associated with the strategic, financial, compliance and
operational aspects of an organization. Executive Management (Operating
− Insights of IT infrastructure, key technology risks and system
02 Policies, Management Processes)
based controls.
Business Processes (A – Z, Adequate,
− Accurate and timely management information and reporting 03 effective and sustainable)
systems.
− Areas of greatest importance and value to the company.
− Active involvement of clients in the risk assessment process and 04 Transactions (Right first time. No reworking)
the resulting outcomes.
− Baker Tilly’s resources, business models, knowledge bases,
control catalogues, and other tools and techniques.

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Risk Management Framework

Introduction and Baker Tilly Risk Management Approach

− A risk management framework is a set of components that provide the foundations and organizational arrangements for designing,
implementing, monitoring , reviewing and continually improving risk management throughout the organization.
− A Risk Management Policy and Procedure will be developed that identifies the risks, how they are measured and reported, how they are
managed or mitigated.
− It will include the Risk Strategy and Risk appetite, organization structure and responsibilities of Board, Board sub-committees and Management.
− The following risks will be considered:
− Investment Risk
− Liquidity Risk
− Foreign Exchange Risk
− Operational Risk
− Compliance Risk
− Credit Risk
− Other Risks
− A brainstorming session will be held to determine other risks like Political Risk, Health and Safety, Legal & Reputational Risk , Concentration
Risk , Safety Risk, Cyclicality Risk, Succession Risk. Natural Disaster Risk, Supply Chain Risk, Environmental Risk, and Regulatory Risk etc.
− For providing risk management services, Baker Tilly will consider the various internationally recognized risk management frameworks, mainly
ISO 31000 and COSO model.

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Risk Management Review Methodology
Our overall approach and execution methodology for risk management review has been divided into four main steps to meet the scope of the work.

Plan Study
− Discuss and understand client needs. − Study client operations and business activities.
− Refine project scope and objectives. − Review risk profiling record to identify and study existing and
− Prepare and sign off engagement letter. emerging risks.
− Finalize project plan and deploy proposed team. − Conduct interviews of key management personal to know
− Gather information and documentation on client existing risk client’s knowledge and maturity for ERM.
management processes and system. − Establish preliminary understanding of the extend of risk
management processes already implemented.

− Evaluate risk definitions, categories, ranking criteria and risk − Prepare, submit and discuss the draft review report with the
action assessment criteria. client management.
− Analyze risk register and management mitigating actions. − Facilitate identification of priorities and development of high
− Assess system based controls, policies, procedures and level implementation roadmap.
other components of effective control environment. − Revise and submit the final deliverables to the client.
− Draw conclusions and recommendations for improvement. − Agree with management on follow up engagement schedule.

Assess Report

Note: Risk management methodology is added here as a sample of one of the major service in our domain. For other services mentioned in slide # 5,
please contact our experienced team for Risk Management and Internal Audit Services.
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Baker Tilly Middle East – Credentials of Risk Advisory and
Internal Audit Services

Enhanced Organization Operational & Financial

GAP Analysis Internal Audit Internal Audit
Chart, Governance & SOPs Capabilities Assessment
Manufacturer, Exporter & Financial Service Provider for Agriculture Producer, Trader, Corporate and Retail Finance Performed business valuation
Wholesaler of Ceramic / Loans, Guarantees, Deposits Whole Seller, Hypermarket, & Services of the company
Porcelain Products & Trade Finance Joint Venturing Business

Wealth Management Review of Risk Management

Internal Audit SOPs Development Internal Audit
Services Framework & Governance
A Private Hospital for Metal Trading, Wind Power Financial Investment, Trading Wealth Management Services Fund Raising and Advisory
Extended Patients Care and Generation, Mining and and Asset Management Institution
Advanced Therapy Industrial Business Group Services

Performing the Risk

Internal Audit Review of Internal Controls
Management Function
Real Estate Developer for Real Estate, Business Alternative Investments
Towers, Outlets and Offices Management, Placement, Service Provider for Shari’ah-
Consulting & Accounting aligned Investors
services

Baker Tilly Capability Profile

Corporate
Finance Services

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Our Corporate Finance Services
Our Transaction Services team provide a combination of financial, commercial and operational insight in the proposed business transaction,
whether it’s an acquisition, divestment, or strategic alliance. We customise the approach depending upon the client requirements to deliver
maximum return on the transaction.
Baker Tilly's team consists of qualified professional from a multitude of backgrounds including but not limited to industry, investment banking,
management consultancy, specialist boutique firms, large advisory practices and accounting giants. Our dedicated specialists have significant
experience advising clients on a full breadth of issues from minor negotiating points to major deal-closing.

Financial Due Diligence

Investment Analysis

M&A advisory
(including success fees)

Debt and Capital Market Advisory

Any other corporate

finance consultancy

Any other financial advisory

(modelling, etc.)

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Our Marquee Corporate Finance Clients

We have significant experience in undertaking assignments in the domain of corporate finance for some of the industry bigwigs spanning across
various sectors including energy, real estate & infrastructure, healthcare, etc.

Energy
Sector

Real Estate &

Infrastructure

Healthcare

Other

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IT Services

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Our IT Services

IT CONSULTING SERVICES IMPLEMENTATION MANAGED SERVICES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Application
Enterprise Architecture Custom Application
Implementation (ERP,
consulting Application Development
CRM, BI & EPM)
Management

Business Process
Reengineering Upgrade and Migration Web Technologies

Database Management
Governance, Risk and Program and Project
Compliance Management Business Applications

Data Protection and Support and

Privacy Value Added Services Maintenance Enterprise Mobility

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IT Clients

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ADNOC ICV
Certification

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Our Specialized ICV Practice
− Baker Tilly Middle East is one of the largest service providers to Saudi Aramco for it’s in-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) Program, and has
conducted more than 400 assignments in this domain.
− Further, we are also one of the empaneled firms for ADNOC’s In Country Value (ICV) Program, and with 850 clients, we have one of the largest
client portfolio’s amongst all certifying bodies.
− Our dedicated team for these specialized services, is also one of the largest amongst all certifying bodies, with vast experience and strong
credentials in the region.
ADNOC In Country Value (ICV) Objectives

Strategic Considerations GDP Diversification Job Creation & Emiratization

Announced on
15th November
2017

Localizing strategically critical parts Through ICV, ADNOC intends to Additional jobs to be created in the
of the value chain for selected further stimulate the local economy private sector with opportunities for
categories & UAE’s GDP UAE Nationals

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One of the largest ICV portfolio among all Certifying
Bodies – 2,300 engagements
Nature of Business Engagement Status Geography Wise

Certification In Process
30% Dubai & Northern
Emirates
Service (40%)
Provider
80%

Abu Dhabi & Western

Region
(60%)

Manufacturer
20%
Certificate Issued
70%

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The largest dedicated ICV Team among all Certifying
Bodies comprising 25 members
Team Members Qualification

Abu Dhabi Dubai Total

Partner 2 - 2

Executive Director - 1 1 Other

Accounting
Senior Manager 1 1 2 Qualifiation ACCA
6 9
Senior Consultants/Consultants 10 6 16

ICV Core Team 13 8 21

Project Coordination Team 3

Accounts Team 1 CA
6
ICV Support Team 4

Total 25

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Key Clients

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Tax & Legal

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Adding Value in Tax and Corporate Services for our Clients

− The tax environment in the Middle East is rapidly and continuously changing. Regulatory requirements are increasing, business and finance
transformation is now commonplace and both Boards and Tax authorities across all countries are demanding that the tax risks are effectively
managed. But tax should not only be associated with risk. A tailored tax structuring and effective end-to-end compliance, using technology
enabled solutions and processes, offer tax efficiency and cash flow optimization as well as a better competitive edge.
− Tax and its risks and opportunities is not only about VAT and Income Tax. Transfer pricing regulations are under full Authority’s scrutiny and the
area of Customs has now shifted from a purely operational towards a strategic component of the business operations. Effectively handling Excise
taxes goes hand in hand with competitiveness by making use of available exemptions, refunds, suspension cases and customs reliefs.

Our Key Service Offerings Includes:

1 Tax Compliance and Outsourcing

End-to-end VAT and Income Tax Tax compliance and Finance function VAT pre-audit reviews and health
01 compliance outsourcing and co-sourcing. 02 reviews, optimizing efficiency of the 03 checks, minimizing penalty risks and
Tax accounting (including OCR) compliance processes resolution of exposures

2 Managed Tax Solutions

Family businesses tax and legal

Private Clients’ tailored tax assistance VAT technical and impact training,
04 05 06 assistance, optimization of holding
and advice tailored to departments
structures, family offices

Client and Supplier management for Tax Agency - Tax Authorities liaison
07 08 Temporary Tax specialist secondments 09
Taxes and case resolutions

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Adding Value in Tax and Corporate Services for our Clients

3 International Tax and Transfer Pricing

TP policies and document requirements. Assistance in CBCR,

10 11 Assistance on dispute resolution matters. BEPS impacts
Local and Masterfile compliances

4 Transaction Tax

M&A and deals Tax Due diligence and Local/International Tax Tax advice on cash repatriation. Identify appropriate holding and
12 13
restructuring operating structures

5 Tax Technology Solutions

ERP and Accounting system reviews Tax digital transformation and

Technology-enabled Tax data analytics
14 and validation E-invoicing Solutions and 15 implementation. Tax control framework 16
and CEO/CFO management reporting
advisory and governance

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Management
Consultancy
Services

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Management Consultancy
Our strategic professionals have rich experience in delivering services across the spectrum of management consulting services. Depending upon the
client requirements, we leverage our professionals work experience to develop a bespoke approach and execution methodology for the required
services.

Strategy development/ refinement, Economic

studies/ analysis (including some Techno-economic 01 02 Transformation on any area
studies)

Planning, performance management/ Operations strategy, operating model, business

improvement, cost optimization, etc. 03 04 process, governance

Organization structure, Studies on benchmarking (non

organization capabilities, 05 06 subscription), market study & assessment
change management (excluding solely off the shelf reports), etc.

IT strategy/ roadmap, digital/analytics

strategy studies or consultancies 07 08 Enterprise Risk and sustainability consultancies

Communication/ brand strategy consultancies (excludes

Marketing and sales consultancies 09 10 events/ surveys)

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Management Consultancy Services
Strategy Development/Refinement, Economic Studies/Analysis

Economic Contribution Analysis

Built on our input/output (I/O) modelling capabilities, our studies establish how an area of activity contributes to the key economic identities of Gross Domestic
Product and employment – including at sub-national levels using our in-house I/O table decomposition toolsets.

Economic Impact Analysis

We bring to clients best practice and widely accepted methodologies and frameworks for translating the specifics of a policy or project to familiar and recognized
whole of economy effects – including GDP and employment

Economic Forecasting
By providing forecasts based on our in-house macroeconomic models, we enable our clients:

understand complex economic interactions see the impact of change on the equip themselves with solid data
keep abreast of the key drivers that
that result from changes in policy or the bottom line or outlook for their and information needed to enter
affect their business
business and economic environment business, industry or region economic or policy debate

Tailored Economic Modelling

Our approach to data analysis and a new application of economic theory is brought together into user-friendly and commercially viable client models. Our
modelling and presentational expertise are applied across a number of services including demand forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, infrastructure options
modelling, economic performance analysis, survey data analysis and presentation, large dataset manipulation, etc.

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Management Consultancy Services
Business Transformation
Backed by our experience in the business transformation, we have developed engrained tools, and techniques and along with our open approach, it
allows us to provide innovative and dynamic solutions to transform the company

Sense Frame Decide Design

− Explore disruptions from − Create business model − Incorporate leadership − Design and build capabilities,
within and beyond our client’s and/or operating model alignment, service delivery models, and
ecosystem options − financial wherewithal, organizational structures;

− organizational readiness, − Test models against

customer/stakeholder
− Support in choosing the expectations
option(s), program
leadership, and the optimal − Specify the magnitude of
path forward change required to adopt the
new operating model.

Refine Scale Sustain

Modify BT value expectations, business and / − Prepare leaders, support implementation − Ensure the transformation is robust over
or operating model elements, and organizational change program time
Architect the specific BT launch roadmap and execution
integrated change program − Quantify progress on key launch and
value outcomes metrics.

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Management Consultancy Services
Planning, Performance Management/ Improvement, Cost Optimization
We take a focused and detailed analytical approach to identify the value generating potential within the business in a changing marketplace by
differentiating the good and bad costs.

− Purpose of implementation of the Performance Management (PM) system

Planning − Alignment of PM with the business strategy
− Selection of cost-effective approach that is a flexible, agile, transparent approach to goal setting

Peers − Identify the peer companies leading the PM revolution and that face comparable challenges, dynamics, and opportunities
identification − Identify the effective design elements, tools, and processes by studying high-performing individuals, teams, and leaders to find
and analysis ways to incorporate their practices throughout the rest of the organization

Modify PM to − The core principles of check-ins, agile goal setting, and frequent feedback are becoming common around the world.
strategic and But some companies still want formal reviews, numeric ratings, and development plans. Organizational culture takes
organizational needs years to change, so companies should adopt new practices at a speed that works for the business

Upskill managers − Employees coaching and feedback

in coaching skills − Leadership development

Performance
− Impact analysis by determining the change in the organization’s rewards, promotion,
Evaluation and and succession processes
review

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Management Consultancy Services
Operations strategy, operating model, business process, governance
Our team of experts assist clients in refining and specifying the business strategy and developing strategic initiatives and operational plans, aiming at
successful implementation. Considering the nature of business and goals to be achieved, we use techniques such as value proposition and value
chain analysis, Activity Based Costing, Benchmarking and Business performance diagnostic.

Operational Execution and post

Diagnostic Review 01 Improvement 04 implementation support
Critically evaluate the ‘As Is’ position of Supporting clients in implementing the
the business and the management’s action plan and measuring the results
current way of doing business against predefined goals and key
02 03 performance indicators

GAP Analysis
Performing, where needed, detailed Action plan
strategic and operational analysis to Developing a clear and achievable action
identify any omissions/problems or areas plan to deliver the strategy
for improvement.

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Management Consultancy Services
Organization structure, organization capabilities, change management
We provide innovative, forward-thinking solutions that leverage emerging technologies to transform the organization. Our framework takes an
integrated approach from strategy through execution to enable our clients to imagine, deliver, and realize value through their business transformation.
Each component of the framework addresses typical areas of opportunity and value loss in transformation, and configures our market-tested
transformation capabilities into a comprehensive solution for clients.

Define strategic positioning 01 02 Understand process and roles

Effectiveness of organizational structure 03 04 Existing human resource evaluation

Sufficiency of Technology 05 06 Corporate governance and steering

Risk Assessment (Transformational risk

07 08 Opportunities Assessment
and mitigation plan)

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Management Consultancy Services
Studies on benchmarking (non subscription), market study & assessment

Market Entry Studies Competitor Benchmarking

Our team of experts specializes in conducting in-depth market analysis Our decades of experience and market research enable us to give
for various clients’ decision-making purposes. We undertake a detailed clients a clear understanding of the existing position of the client in the
quantitative and qualitative market analysis based on primary and context of the overall market and concerning their stated goals, as it
secondary research concerning relevant markets, across differentiated helps them excelling in a competitive marketplace. Our competition
short-and-long-term strategies. mapping exercise evaluates many factors, as mentioned below:

Comparison of
Comparison of
Competitors’
Competitors’ Products
Fee Structures
Market Focus on
Mapping of selected Analysis & Market Benchmark
Regional Target Summary Opportunities
Markets Markets
Comparison of Comparison of
Competitor’s Competitor’s Marketing
Market Position Efforts

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Management Consultancy Services
Marketing and Sales Consultancies
Our Customer and Marketing Strategy professionals work with marketing executives to design and deliver customer and marketing-anchored change
and growth in their enterprises. Our offerings focus on three types of customer and marketing transformations: growth and marketing transformation,
marketing analytics and operations transformation, and customer experience and service transformation.
Focus on the While industry benchmarks are useful, differentiation often comes from outside of industry practices and trends. Next-in-class
achievement of capabilities and strategies are imperative to unlock growth and leadership. We combine this focus with industry and functional depth
competitive advantage to bring distinctive, yet practical, insight to our engagements.

In-depth analysis of We identify drivers of customers behavior and its implication on the company’s business, to develop a more effective marketing
customer behavior strategy

Apply suitable methods which help clients achieve step changes in their growth rates and at the same time are transparent,
Proprietary, cutting-
teachable, and intuitive. And our consulting style engages client teams, uncovers and addresses internal barriers to growth, transfers
edge methodologies
knowledge, and leaves a sustainable impact on growth.

Sustainable organic growth is rooted in more robust marketing and customer-engagement capabilities. Our engagements are
A bias for building designed to build enduring marketing capabilities, including “traditional” capabilities like global brand strategy and customer insights
capabilities and newer capabilities like multichannel management (digital, social, and mobile) and effective use of advanced analytics to inform
decision making and marketing operations.

We are committed to identifying, (re)framing, and addressing the major issues and questions relevant for each engagement. We do
A refined approach
not promote one type of technology, provider, source of data, or outsourcing option.

A bridge for new CMOs A tailored transition lab that allows new Chief Marketing Officer to explore priorities, capabilities, talent, and relationships.

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Management Consultancy Services
Communication/Brand Strategy Consultancies
We understand that to make a brand stronger than ever and to maintain sustainable brand values; companies need to build up a well-defined brand
management structure as well. Our approach and tools create a structural framework for revealing the real factors influencing brand value and
develops a brand monitoring system. We provide the following services to companies and support the improvement of the brand perception on all
levels.

Examine corporate strategy, including the strengths and

weaknesses of a company, evaluation of current brand portfolio and
strategy, and undertaking brand assessments (trends in the market,
01 customer strategy and rival brand strategy analysis).

02
Build a brand portfolio strategy and developing brand architecture. Improve global brand strategies and positioning.
03

04 Define brand KPIs and developing an integrated brand performance

Design brand management processes and brand management
measurement system for monitoring and evaluating the brand value.
organization structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. 05

Develop a brand identity program and providing the necessary 06

training for synchronizing the organization and all business units with
the brand’s ethos.

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Core Team Profile

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Our Team

Mago JB Singh Professional Experience

Founder - Principal and Group
− Varied and multiple exposure and experience of over 45+ years in the profession of
Managing Partner
FCA, CPA, CMA, CIBA, CRMA, CFC, accountancy including Audit Assurance and Advisory besides industrial, business,
M.Sc., (Ind.Engg) MBA financial corporate consulting, structuring, planning while keeping command on the
core competence of a Chartered Public Accountant.
Over 45+ years of specialized experience in:
− He has been involved in providing internal audit, risk management and other advisory
− Audit and Assurance Services
services including but not limited to policies and procedures, SOPs and other
− Investing Appraisals specialized assignments.
− Mergers and Acquisitions − He has a vast and varied experience including exposure to external auditing, internal
− Corporate Planning and Structuring auditing, resources and fund management including administration and control of
entire financial department of multinational companies.
− Industrial Manufacturing
− He has also developed ancillary practice in the field of corporate consulting besides
− Capital Market Advisory and IPO
industrial consulting, which included public issue management and Issue listing,
− Debt and Equity Raising private equity placement, management buyout, venture capital funding, merger and
− Feasibility Studies and Business Plans acquisitions etc.

− Project Finance − He is a licenced Audit Partner.

− Valuation and Due Diligence

− Strategic Financial Advisory

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Our Team

Jamila Saif Suhail Juma Al Zaffin Professional Experience

Emirati Equity Partner − Jamila has worked with UAE Ministry of Finance from 1997 till 2013 as Senior Auditor
Bachelor of Commerce & Accounting looking for the Audit function in the Ministry during which time she has gained substantial
UAE License Auditor knowledge around the Internal Audit and Concurrent Audit function within the Ministry
and in the various departments.
Over 30 years of experience in the field of: − In the year 2008 she has gained the Certified License Auditor from the Ministry of
Economy and thereafter was gaining experience with Baker Tilly as the License Auditor
− Accounting & Accounting Standards on the function of Auditing Standards, Accounting Standards, Agreed Upon Procedures.
− Assurance & AUP Process − In 2011 she was also trained on the International Financial Reporting Standard by the
Baker Tilly International London for the in-House training of the Partners.
− Project Planning & Management
− During her tenure at the Ministry of Finance post her Qualification as the Commerce &
− Specialized Assistance in The Deliver of Expert Accounting graduate she has been functioning initially as the Accounting Support
Accounting Professional including for Courts. Assistance and has gained substantial experience on the accounting in the Government
Association including allocation of budgets, review of budget, reconciliation of the
Ministries Inter Allocation function etc.
− Since 2011 she is involved with the firm as the visiting Partner while raising her family
and she takes keen interest in the latest development of the Profession including
attending of the various training Courses, Conferences and Knowledge Enchantment
tools including Webinars.
− She has also been attending the Courses conducted by the Ministry of Economy for the
continuous education program and the last one she got Certified was in October 2019.

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Our Team

Neil Sturgeon Professional Experience

Senior Partner & Group CEO - − Neil is a UK Chartered Accountant, has been the Lead Partner in the UAE Audit Practice for
Audit & Assurance almost 4 years, having previously spent 5 years in Saudi Arabia as an Audit
FCA - ICAEW Principal/Financial Transaction Services Principal, 3 years in Russia (as Audit Principal and
Financial Due Diligence Partner with a Big 4 firm) and nearly 20 years in the UK (External
Auditor and Financial Reporting Director). Neil’s career has seen him work in over 20
Over 35+ years of specialized experience in:
countries worldwide, covering most of Europe as well as the Middle East, and parts of
− External Audit Africa/Asia.
− IPO Reporting − During his career, Neil has worked for a wide variety of clients, big and small, and across all
industry sectors, such as retail, banking, wholesale and manufacturing companies,
− Corporate Governance infrastructure and various types of construction companies, shipping companies, major
− Due Diligence and Investigations telecoms companies, IT related entities, and insurance companies (insurers and brokers) etc.
− Neil has worked on the audits of a number of listed entities, most recently in Saudi Arabia,
− Valuation
with Saudi Telecom Company, Saud Chemical Company, Bahri (National Shipping Company),
− Auditing Najran Cement Company, Tawuniya, FIPCO and many others.
− Neil’s work has also seen him work on numerous IPO’s and reporting accountancy
assignments, both in the UK and overseas (primarily Russia), as well as being part of the
successful defense team in the UK’s largest ever fraud case.
− Neil is currently the Engagement Quality Control Review Partner for the Baker Tilly Middle
East network and the listed entities in both Saudi Arabia and Oman.
− Neil is up to date with all IFRS, ISA’s and IT related issues.
− Neil is expecting to be granted his Audit Partner licence this month.

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Our Team

Hassan Yousif Almushtgil Professional Experience

Emirati Partner − Hassan has worked with Ministry of Economy from 1988 till 2015 and has gained
Bachelor of Economics and Accounting experience in various departments and division.
− During his tenure at the Ministry he held various positions such as Economic
Researcher major, Head of Unit of Administrative Development and President of
Over 27 years of specialized experience in: Commercial Registration Department
− Economic Research − He was also Director of the Office of Fujairah in 2005 and Director Auditors’
Administration in 2010
− Strategic Planning
− Hassan was Member of the Commission to Study Incorporation decades statutes and
− Project Management economic viability of public and private companies that contribute to advancing the
− Public Joint Stock Companies establishment of the Ministry
− He contributed to the preparation of project auditors Act and its implementing
− Private and Foreign Companies
regulations and participated in the discussion of articles of the law in the Fatwa and
Legislation Department and the ministerial committee for legislation Economic and
Financial Committee and the National Council of the Federal
− Hassan was also involved in developing a new mechanism to display the constraint
on the registration committee requests for deciding the speed and decision-making
− His responsibilities included creating a strong partnership with economic circles in the
UAE as well as the auditors of the UAE accounts Society and body GCC Accounting
and Auditing Commission and Securities and Commodities

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Our Team

Adrian McKay Professional Experience

Senior Partner - Risk Management & − Adrian is our Partner responsible for Risk Management & Internal Audit services.
Internal Audit Services Adrian qualified with Spicer & Pegler, Chartered Accountants in the City of London, and
FCCA then spent nine years in the Internal Audit Division of Bank of America where he
conducted Operational & Financial Audits in 26 Countries.
Over 40 years of specialized experience in: − He performed Audits of branches, commercial banks, merchant banks, administrative
− Risk Management units, Finance Companies, U.S. military facilities, real estate projects, currency units,
− Corporate Governance trust and investment companies, finance companies, offshore havens and credit card
operations.
− Internal Audits and Investigations
− He then spent 12 years in Kuwait where he became the General Auditor of the Gulf
− AML Reviews
Bank with 36 auditors reporting to him and later worked as an auditor for the Kuwait
− Standard Operating Procedures Investment Company. Adrian was then at Riyad Bank in Saudi Arabia for 7 years where
− IT Reviews he was the facilitator to the EVP-Finance and then Head of Governance & Compliance
in Operations. The EVP is now Vice Governor of SAMA.
− Adrian then spent five years in Bahrain with BDO , where he performed Internal Audits
of Banks , Investment companies, Finance Companies, Real Estate Companies , Multi
Nationals, Schools, Universities, and Newspapers. He wrote the Enterprise Risk
Management Framework for an Aviation Fuel Company. He has conducted ten Basel II
risk reviews and two reporting accounting assignments for the Central Bank of Bahrain
(CBB).
− He has performed assignments on Corporate Governance and Anti-Money Laundering.

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Our Team

Peter Brooks Professional Experience

Senior Partner & Managing Director – − Peter is a Partner in our Assurance practice and has extensive experience of working
Abu Dhabi in managerial roles (including several as a Partner) with reputable audit firms in the
BSc., FCA UK such as Coopers and Lybrand, Wood Brooks & Co., Christian Douglass LLP, etc.
− His experience includes Involvement in a number of audits and forensic investigations
Over 35 years of specialized experience in: with a team of accountants and other professionals.
− Audit and Assurance Services − He has also assisted clients in changing accounting systems to IT solutions.
− Budgetary Controls and Internal Controls − He has also dealt with issues relating to Corporation Tax, Company Secretarial
− Accountancy Systems & Software services, VAT and general advice, as well as looking after the internal book-keeping
and accounting, using various types of software, including Sage.
− Payroll and Taxation
− His experience includes working with a wide range of clients ranging from
multinationals to owner managed businesses and sub-contractors.

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Our Team

Robert Brown Professional Experience

Partner − Robert is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an experienced Internal Audit and
CA, Masters of Commerce (Information Risk professional with over 28 years of experience.
Systems)
− He has held a number of leadership positions in Internal Audit and related disciplines.
He is skilled at identifying risks in all areas of a business, identifying optimal control
Over 28+ years of specialized experience in: mechanisms and performing appropriate testing. A strong knowledge of Operational
− Internal Audit Standards Risk in the Financial Services environment.
− Enterprise Risk Management − Robert has experience working in different territories including the GCC, other parts of
− IT Audit including COBIT the MENA region, the UK, Europe, Africa, Bermuda and the USA as part of an
international team.
− Sarbanes Oxley
− Industry experience includes Financial Services (Banking and Insurance), FMCG,
− Data Analytics (incl. ACL & Idea)
Telecoms, Construction, Retail, MNC’s and Government.
− Risk Management
− Robert has previously held leadership roles with MNCs such as PwC, Protiviti, BDO,
− IT/Cyber Security including ISO17799 Deloitte and EY.
− Financial Management & Governance − He has also worked on advisory assignments including ERP Implementation and
Controls Design, Business Process Improvements, Feasibility Studies, Business Plan
Preparation, Forensic Assignments, Due Diligence, Deals and Post-Acquisition
Integration.

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Our Team

Porus Pavri Professional Experience

Partner - Assurance | Advisory & Tax − Porus Pavri CA, CMA from India, and CIA, CRMA is a widely experienced Assurance
CA, CMA, CIA, CRMA professional, with a career spanning 28 years in the Assurance industry. Throughout his
career, Porus has worked on projects that have helped positively transform the
organizations he was associated with.
Over 28+ years experience in: − Porus has played a wide variety of roles within the Assurance & Finance domains –
Assurance Director with a Big 4 firm, Functional Consultant for ERP implementations,
− External Audit Group CFO & Internal Audit head of a $500mn international FMCG group, and most
− Internal Audit recently as the owner of a solo practice providing Assurance, VAT, M&A and Training
services.
− Agreed Upon Procedures
− Porus has served a wide range of clients in his career covering Construction, Property
− IFRS Advisory
developers, Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale, Media & Advertising, Education,
− Process & Controls Mapping Hospitality, Telecom services, Logistics, Oil & Gas, Automobiles, Defence and others.
− VAT − While with the Big 4 firm, Porus did a 4-year stint as Functional Consultant to help
− M&A, Valuations & Due Diligence develop & deploy the firm’s 1st ever pan middle-east ERP systems impacting Finance,
Payroll and HR with a 5000+ user base.
− Feasibility Studies
− As Group CFO & Internal Audit head, Porus was, among other things, instrumental in
− Financial Management setting up an Internal Audit Dept with continuous assurance initiatives, rescoping and
− ERP Systems Deployment leading a multi-million dollar ERP implementation, and identifying massive surplus
stocks that were causing working capital shortages.
− Porus has been regularly invited to speak at conferences hosted by professional bodies
and higher education institutions, and has also published articles on topics in the
Internal Audit and Risk Management domains.

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Sanjiv Gambhir Professional Experience

Partner - Assurance | Advisory & Tax − Expertise in External Audit for both Listed & Unlisted MSME Entities and Family
FCA, CPA(USA), IP Managed and Operated Business spread across Middle East .
− Set up the Internal Audit Function to streamline the Operations and Cost Re-
structuring with their Independent Reporting to the Board.
Over 28+ years Post Qualification experience in:
− Designed, Tested & Implemented SOP’s and Work Flows for Various Audit Areas, as
− External Audit
part of Internal Controls.
− Internal Audit
− Handled SOX Audits for US listed Entities and their Subsidiaries.
− Agreed Upon Procedures
− Implemented First Time adoption of IFRS.
− IFRS Advisory
− Head of the Technical Team and also Cross Border Team Leader, when
− Ind AS
working with previous Consulting Firm.
− Process & Controls Mapping
− VAT Administration and Compliance Services for varied clients in different business
− VAT Advisory
segments.
− Business Valuation
− Sanjiv brings with him in depth knowledge of Financial Services their Implementation
− Financial Due Diligence
and Risk Management.
− Feasibility Studies
− Financial Management
− ERP Systems Deployment

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Surya Narayanan Professional Experience

Senior Partner (Sharjah & Northern − He has 30 years experience in global accountancy firms and leading industrial
Emirates) enterprises.
FCA, M.Com
− He was the Audit Partner for a number of listed entities based in Fujairah and which
are listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Over 30 years of specialized experience in:
− He has held senior executive positions in hospitality, education, government services,
− Accountancy Services
and textile industries in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada and UAE
− Senior Executive Management
− Peoples Training and Development Champion − He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

− Assurance − Surya has experience in leading large scale professional services projects.
− Advisory − He has been a master professional coach for senior management roles,
− Financial Reporting − Surya’s forte includes risk management, financial analysis and presentations,
assurance services, quality assurance, especially for listed companies.
− His has been in business development and client relationship roles for prestigious
organization
− He has exemplary peoples skills and served as a senior member of Toastmasters
International from 2011. He was President of Fujairah Toastmasters Club, Area
Director, Triple Crown awardee, Advanced Leader and Communicator Silver awardee.

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Kuber Rai Professional Experience

Head of Corporate Finance − Kuber is a Big 4 trained, seasoned international banking and investment professional
MBA, CFE, GMP (IIM-A) boasting a 25 years track record in International Strategy, Business Development and
Corporate Finance Advisory for major financial services institutions in the GCC region
and internationally.
Over 25 years of specialized experience in: − Over his career, he has spearheaded international expansions of the UAE’s largest
− Strategy & Business Planning bank into 7 new jurisdictions; one of which he built the bank’s balance sheet from
− Regulatory Business Plans almost Zero to AED 1 billion in under 10 months.
− He has hands-on experience in setting up and managing banks and financial
− Wholesale Banking
institutions in nine regulatory environments viz. UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea,
− M&A, Due Diligence
Qatar, UAE, India, Libya and KSA.
− Equity and Debt transactions
− Kuber has led several strategy, automation, digitization, performance management
− Business Development and Management and performance improvement initiatives including rolling out strategy execution,
− Digitization & Automation business planning, project management and integration across various geographies.
− Project Management − He has proven track record across various asset classes including Wholesale
− Process Re-Engineering Banking origination and coverage, private equity, M&A, Due Diligence, REITS,
arranging debt and managing IPO process.
− Business Integration
− Performance Management

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Rajesh Menon Professional Experience

Senior Partner – Head of Advisory − Rajesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an experienced professional with a
FCA demonstrated history of more than 24 years in Advisory with large Multi-National firms
including the Big Four firms like KPMG.
− He established and led KPMG’s Management Consulting practice in Bahrain and
Summary of prior career roles Qatar, growing the business to a multi-million-dollar practice. After leaving KPMG, he
− KPMG’s Global Lead Partner for Qatar Petroleum has been with other large firms before setting up his own firm Beacon Consulting.
and its subsidiaries − A senior strategist, business and professional leader with deep leadership and
− Head of Oil & Gas Advisory for KPMG Qatar and management experience gained in high-growth Middle East markets, Rajesh is an
Bahrain. outstanding business leader who can lead and deliver value to shareholders in the
− Board Member – KPMG Bahrain and Qatar most challenging environments.
− Rajesh worked on a range of advisory assignments across sectors such as Oil & Gas,
− Head of Advisory – KPMG Qatar
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Hospitality and Infrastructure.
− Head of Management Consulting Practice –
− He grew Qatar Petroleum Account in Qatar to a top 100 Global Account of KPMG
KPMG Bahrain and Qatar
achieving an annual consulting revenue of six to eight million US dollar. Rajesh was
− Member of KPMG Management Consulting
responsible for leading and managing all major consulting engagements of KPMG
Steering Committee, Europe, Middle East and
with Qatar Petroleum and its subsidiaries. Rajesh was also involved in some key
Africa
strategic engagements of KPMG with other Oil & Gas majors in the region.

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Led a critical project for QP defining its IT strategy and the implementation road map. IT strategy engagement
QP IT Strategy involved reviewing the current application landscape of QP including all legacy and disparate systems paving the
way for a modern application architecture and a suitable organization to underpin the strategy.
Business Performance Lead Partner for implementing a bespoke business performance framework (BPM) for Qatar Petroleum covering
Management (BPM) System its 23 directorates. This involved setting up corporate KPI’s, departmental KPI’s, targets and action plans across
for QP all directorates of QP. A game changer for QP.
Lead Partner on engagements to assist with the set up and implementation of 3 major subsidiaries of QP. This
Set up and implementation of involved preparation of business plans, organization structuring, job evaluation and grading, compensation
3 major subsidiaries of QP. benchmarking, developing key policies and procedures across functions, corporate governance framework and
delegation of authority matrix.
Lead Partner for a Marquee transaction wherein QP acquired the pipeline integrity business of GE in a
Transaction Advisory for a
multimillion-dollar deal. This was a complex global transaction that was supported by a team of senior experts
Marquee Acquisition
drawn from KPMG’s M&A team.
Feasibility Study for a
Lead Partner for a team that undertook the feasibility study of a logistic business for Qatar Petroleum.
Logistic Business
Lead Partner for an engagement to assist Qatar Petroleum with setting up of an intermediate industry under the
Setting up of a intermediate umbrella of Al Waseeta. Al Waseeta was mandated to develop the intermediate industry of Oil & Gas by
industry in Qatar for Oil & Gas launching a series of industrial projects. The engagement involved business planning, organization structuring,
pre-feasibility, feasibility, and project studies for approximately for 60 odd industrial projects.
Delegation of Authority at
Involved in an Advisory capacity to review the delegation of authority structures at KPC.
Kuwait Petroleum Company
Net back arrangement Audit of the net back arrangement for QP subsidiaries
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Swamy Pentyala Professional Experience

Partner - CEO - Infotech Solutions & − He has invaluable domain expertise across Public Sector, Logistics, Free zones,
Technology Practice Leader Investment Authorities, Corporate Shared Services, Retail, Ports, Property, Hospitality,
OCP, PMP Trade Portals, Healthcare, Hospitality, Oil and Gas all along his tenure with the current
and previous engagements.
Over 20 years of specialized experience in: − He possesses uncanny knack of winning Customer confidence to create common
− Program & Project Management conviction across the board in and value delivery while effectively marshalling in order
to ensure thorough participation for effective collaboration of limited resources.
− IT Operations Management
− Mr Swamy has unique blend of commendable persistence, perseverance, persuasive
− Solution & Service Delivery Management
capabilities which were successfully demonstrated in reviving, retrieving and
− Software Development successfully delivering 5 scuttled down ERP implementations during his tenure with
− Planning and Budgeting Sierra Atlantic (2003 to 2006) and in managing the extensive ERP and MIS system
− Business Analysis landscape of Dubai World Group of Companies
− Process Re-engineering
− Solution Design
− System Integration
− Application Migrations
− Database Administration

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Ehab Ahmad Am Ali Professional Experience

Partner - Assurance | VAT & Taxes − Ehab is a US Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and Certified
CPA, CIA, ACPA, CFE
Fraud Examiner.
− Ehab is also a certified and FTA approved Tax Agent in the UAE.
Over 25+ years of specialized experience in: − Ehab is in the UAE for the past 40 years with huge connectivity and relations across
− VAT Compliance the region. He previously spent 16 years in Emirates Post Holding Group, UAE as
Audit and Risk Management Leader and 8 years in Abu Dhabi as an Audit Manager
− VAT Advisory
with an accounting firm.
− Auditing
− Ehab’s career has seen him work around 40 years in the Middle East region.
− Accounting
− During his career, Ehab has worked for a wide variety of clients, big and small, and
− VAT Representations across all industry sectors.
− Tax Agent − Ehab is a licenced Audit Partner.
− Ehab is up to date with all VAT related issues.

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Koshy Zacharia Karuvelil Professional Experience

Senior Partner - Fund Advisory & − Koshy’s experience of over 35 years has seen him hold various positions such as
Syndication Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Financial Controller & Chief Accountant at
FCCA, M.Com Investment Banks and Multinational Petrochemical Companies located in Kuwait,
USA, UK and Oman.
Over 35 years of specialized experience in: − He was on the Board of many international companies and global funds providing
− Accounting & Financial Management strategic financial and investment advisory services to the Board of Directors of many
− Investment Analysis & Management international companies and global funds.
− He has supervised the management, operation and administration and the structuring
− Performance Measurement & Strategic Planning
of many real estate funds in USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands and
− Treasury Management & Hedging
Switzerland. He was involved in the structuring of several international listed bond and
− Budgeting and Cost Management equity funds, leasing funds for air-craft & medical equipment, and global private equity
− Structuring of Various International Funds funds.
− Fund Management, Operation & Administration − He has vast experience including exposure to Syndication of Debt with international
− Fund Advisory and General Partner Service and regional banks through road shows. Raised Equity for many companies from
financial institutions and done several project financing deals with international and
− Strategic Financial & Investment Advisory Service
regional banks.
− Syndication of Debt with global & Regional Banks
− His skills also include coordinating with investment managers, legal consultants, fund
− Raising of Equity from Financial Institutions administrators, tax consultants, fund advisors and environmental economic
consultants.

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Robert Knowles Professional Experience

Partner – Consulting & Advisory − He has been involved in various assignments in Europe, Middle East etc. for project
Bachelor in Finance financing, asset refinancing, trade financing etc.
− He has also been involved in debt restructuring of some big international groups. His
experience of working with multifarious businesses in the banking sector gives him a
Over 15 years of specialized experience in: deep understanding of the various domains of corporate finance.
− Venture Capital − Rob also has extensive experience in domains of corporate finance including dude
− Banking diligence,
− Debt & Equity Raising − project appraisals, business plans, and feasibility studies.
− Investment Appraisals − He also has experience of leading financial strategies to facilitate a companies
− Project Finance ambitious growth plans. A proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing
processes and systems.
− Possessing excellent communication skills and having the ability to communicate
professionally with clients and colleagues on detailed financial issues.

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Meharban Singh Professional Experience

Partner - Advisory & Consulting − Meharban is a product of Boston University School of Management United States in
MBA – Finance & Operations Business, Finance & Operations Management
− He brings with him more than 10 years of extensive and valuable experience in all
aspects of commercial, corporate, residential real estate including capital markets,
Over 12 years of specialized experience in: joint ventures, acquisition, leasing, asset management and development
− Development Funding − Over the years he has advised domestic and international clients on all aspects of
− Marketing & Turnkey Solutions property investment and development in India and the Emirates
Advisory for Developers − During his tenure with IGO & MAG he held a variety of leadership roles. His vision
− Master Community Development and guidance helped to grow the firms’ corporate and institutional owner ship
practices.
− Township
− He has also to his credit managing sales activities of the Polo residence in Meydan, a
− Leisure
USD 350 million project and an inventory of managing 893 apartments across 29
− Hospitality Development buildings.
− His capability is demonstrated by a string of high profile deals that have been
completed over the years.
− Meharban has been instrumental in the sale and implementation of over 35
personalized projects in the last 2 years.

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M.Z. Quraishi Professional Experience

Partner & Practice Leader – Free Zone − Currently associated with Baker Tilly UAE for more than 20 years and managing
Solutions Business and Corporate Advisory division and specially handling the affairs of
BSc, LLB. company formation which include international business companies formation, free
zone company formation, local and foreign offshore company formations etc. and
Over 20+ years of specialized experience in: managing the legal requirements of the companies.
− Financial Analysis − Sound experience in study of financial backgrounds of companies, preparation of
financial projects reports, analyzing future projections, liaising, following and arranging
− Business Consulting
finance with the banks and financial institutions etc.
− Taxation
− Worked on various projects and involved in assignments related to making feasibility
− Market Research study, market research reports etc. for agriculture based projects, automobile
− Feasibility Studies companies, health products & pharmaceuticals based companies etc.
− Also have exposure to real estate market and involved in arranging selling/buying
commercial facilities [plots, warehouse facilities] etc. for the clients as per their
requirement.

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Arunabh Srivastava Professional Experience

Partner - Technology Solutions & − Mr Arun has worked on various Implementation, Support, Re-Implementation and
Implementation Upgrade projects in ERP domain with various roles ranging from Techno-functional
MBA, BTech, PMP Consultant to Solution Architect and Project Manager.
− He has in-depth hands-on experience on most of the Oracle HRMS modules including
Over 15 years of specialized experience in: HR, Payroll, SSHR, Performance Management, Learning Management, iRecruitment,
− Business Management Advanced Benefits and OTL and exposure to Oracle Fusion HCM including Fusion
HR, Fusion Payroll, Goal Management, Taleo Recruitment, Taleo Learn and Taleo
− Marketing, Consulting, Training,
Onboarding.
− IT Auditing and Documentation and
− He is a Certified Project Management specialist with strong experience in IT
− Implementation Works. Operations Management, Solution & Service Delivery Management, Software
Development, Process Re-engineering, Solution Design, System Integration, and
Application Migrations
− He has facilitated organizational process improvements through implementation of
appropriate Management Systems for enhancing stakeholder satisfaction and
sustainability.
− Involved in swiftly ramping up projects, ensuring deadlines are complied with,
achieving optimum resource utilization and cost effectiveness in operations.

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Salman Sajid Professional Experience

Partner – Corporate Finance − Salman is working as Senior Director in Advisory, and his responsibilities include
FCA, M.Com effective and efficient assignment planning, execution and delivery, keeping in view
company standards.
− He has conducted mergers & acquisitions assignments and financial due diligence
Over 20 years of specialized experience in: assignments for various sectors including education, hospitality, fertilizers/chemicals,
− Mergers & Acquisitions metal trading, healthcare, food business and service business.
− Corporate Finance − He has also carried out numerous assignments in various sectors in Bahrain, Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Oman ranging from assurance services to financial modelling,
− Buy Sell Side Due Diligence
feasibility studies, business plans, valuations, market research and other advisory
− Business Valuation services.
− Audit and Advisory − As a TAS Manager in Ernst & Young, Bahrain from 2008 to 2011, he gained rich
− Equity & Debt Raising experience of the MENA Region, especially in valuations, business plans and due
− Project Management diligence studies in hospitality, engineering services, chemical, energy and power
− Financial Modeling sector.
− During his 4 years stint in Grant Thornton International, Pakistan, he was engaged in
− Feasibility Studies
various assurance and advisory services for variety of clients.

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Aman Sharma Professional Experience

Director – Transaction Advisory − Aman is working as a Associate Director in the Advisory & Consulting service line, and
CFA (US), MBA, B.Com (Hons.) his responsibilities include effective and efficient assignment delivery keeping in view
company standards.
− He has carried out numerous assignments across the GCC region ranging from
Over 15 years of specialized experience in: business valuation to private equity, debt raising, financial modeling, feasibility study,
− Valuation and Business Modelling market research and other advisory services.
− Business Plans and Feasibility Studies − Previously, as a Finance Manager in American Tower, he was responsible for
investment analysis, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, market research
− Corporate Finance and Private Equity
and feasibility study for the M&A opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
− Mergers & Acquisitions
− In addition, during his 6 year tenure with Genpact, India, he worked in the Corporate
− Due Diligence and Investment Banking team of Wells Fargo. As the Operating Team Lead for
− Financial Restructuring Technology, Media & Telecom sector, he supported the Managing Director on various
− Project Finance sell-side assignments and gained rich experience across the service line.
− He had also worked with ICICI bank, India, as the Credit Manager for SME loans and
Commodity based financing.

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Aakriti Mago Professional Experience

Director - Assurance | Advisory & − Aakriti had started her career with KPMG’s assurance services for banking industry.
Int'l Relations She also handled internal audit assignments during this period.
ACA, ICAEW − During this stint, she was involved in the planning, execution and completion of
assurance and internal audit engagements of various clients from different industries
Over 12 years of specialized experience in: including banks, in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. This included
− Risk Management and Internal Controls planning, budgeting, supervising junior staff and coordinating with the engagement
manager and partner, along with preparation and review of statutory financial
− Due Diligence
statements.
− Valuations
− After completing her ICAEW, she had worked in Baker Tilly UK, in their London office
− Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Finance. Her area of expertise was business plans, valuations, due
− Internal Audit diligence and mergers acquisitions.
− External Audit − She is currently working as an Associate Director, and handles assignments relating
to internal audit, external audit, risk management, internal controls and business
performance improvement.

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Annexure A:
Exhibit of Clients
(Past & Present)
Within the Group
by Different
Sectors and
Industries

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Exhibit of Clients (Past & Present) Within the Group by
Different Sectors and Industries - Real Estate Assurance

In addition, we act for a number of property developers throughout the UAE, as well as property rental companies, and Master Communities.

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Exhibit of Clients (Past & Present) Within the Group by
Different Sectors and Industries

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Exhibit of Clients (Past & Present) Within the Group by
Different Sectors and Industries

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Exhibit of Clients (Past & Present) Within the Group by
Different Sectors and Industries

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Exhibit of Clients (Past & Present) Within the Group by
Different Sectors and Industries

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Different Sectors and Industries

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Our Select Credentials for Education Sector

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Contact Us
Mago JB Singh Neil Andrew Sturgeon Peter Brooks Surya Narayanan
Founder - Principal & Senior Partner & Group CEO - Senior Partner & Managing Senior Partner (Sharjah &
Group Managing Partner Assurance Director – Abu Dhabi Northern Emirates)

+971 50 462 5675 +971 55 674 7342 +971 56 538 4259 +971 50 132 6812

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Adrian McKay Salman Sajid Kuber Rai Porus Pavri

Senior Partner – Risk Management Partner & ICV Practice Leader Head of Corporate Finance Partner – Assurance,
& Internal Audit Services Advisory & Tax
+971 55 566 7841 +971 55 231 9673 +971 52 607 2449 +971 55 470 5798

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Baker Tilly Middle East We would like to thank you for

your kind consideration.
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