Upendra Kumar

Background

About Upendra Kumar

I am a Chartered Accountant & Certified Financial Analyst, offering 17+ years of diverse experience across real estate, software development, telecom, and investment firms in India and the UAE. My expertise lies in financial reporting, taxation, compliance, and system enhancements with hands-on exposure to multi-entity operations and international regulations. I have led financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, VAT, corporate tax, payroll, and audits while contributing to automation initiatives and aligning finance functions with business goals across India, the UAE, and international subsidiaries in USA, Europe and Asia. ↳ My skill set includes • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Budgeting & Forecasting • Taxation (VAT, GST, Corporate Tax & Income Tax) • IFRS, US GAAP & Indian GAAP • Payroll & Treasury Management • Financial Compliance & Audit • Adaptability & Quick Learning • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills • Collaboration & Relationship Building • Time Management & Prioritization • Attention to Detail ↳ Current Role As Assistant Manager - Finance at Emirates National Investment Co. LLC, Dubai, I handle accounting, AP/AR, treasury, lease contract review (AED 100M+), budgeting, variance analysis, VAT filing, payroll financial reporting and audit. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead system improvements across the finance function. ↳ Previous Roles At Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC, I managed real estate finance operations, lease agreements worth AED 200M, VAT refunds (AED 10.5M), Power BI reporting, and system enhancements including Direct Debit and Host-to-Host banking. As Associate Director - Finance at Teramatrix Technologies, I handled finance for 8 entities across the US, Europe, and Asia, covering intercompany accounting, GST, TDS, payroll, and compliance. As Head of Finance & Operations at Faber Capital, I managed finance for 20 group companies, ensured DFSA and FDI compliance, implemented GST systems, and oversaw audits and tax returns. Earlier roles at Hughes Systique, Corbus, Webtel, and SRG & Co. gave me a strong base in service tax refunds, income tax, SEZ compliance, audits, and payroll. ↳ Some notable achievements – Secured AED 10.5M VAT refund through accurate filing. Led implementation of banking automation with NBF (DDS) & HSBC (Vendor Payments). Developed Power BI dashboards to improve reporting. Reduced service tax refund cycle from 4 years to 1 year. Consistently achieved clean audit reports across roles. I am available at upenkglobal@gmail.com