Adarsh Shastry
@adarshshastry
Senior finance leader driving accounting controls, reporting and cash optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience leading accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance and internal controls in multicultural environments across the Middle East. I currently head accounting functions, oversee month‑end and year‑end close, treasury, AP/AR, asset management and financial forecasting.
Throughout my career I have implemented accounting policies, executed system migrations, coordinated external audits and prepared business activity reports and annual budgets. I have led teams, mentored accountants, and provided financial analysis to support capital investment, pricing and contract decisions.
I am pragmatic and detail oriented, focused on cost optimization, compliance with local regulations and delivering timely, accurate financial information to guide management decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Accounts
Ha-Be Middle East LLC
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Oversee daily accounting operations including month-end/year-end close, AP/AR, treasury, budgeting and tax compliance; established internal controls and produced financial forecasts and periodic reports to support management decisions.
Chief Accountant
Howden Insurance Brokers LLC
Mar 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Led accounting functions, implemented policies, managed budgets and cash forecasting, coordinated external audits, and supervised a team of 4 to deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports used for strategic decisions.
Senior Accountant
Gap Corp Insurance Brokers Muscat LLC
Nov 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Managed month-end and quarterly closings, ensured CMA and tax compliance, performed cost management analysis and enforced internal controls to substantiate financial transactions.
Accountant
Al Amal Medical and Healthcare Centre LLC
Oct 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years)
Maintained financial records, coordinated revenue and expense monitoring, ensured timely closing and preparation of annual accounts, and coordinated with external auditors to produce audited financial statements.
Accounts & Audit Associate
M/S Nataraju and Co
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted audit and assurance engagements, substantiated financial transactions and supported statutory audit processes for clients across sectors.
Accounts & Audit Associate
M/S Bassappa and Co
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Performed accounting and audit procedures, assisted in financial statement preparation and compliance tasks for audit clients.
Articled Assistant
M/s Jain Christopher Srikanth and Srikanth
Sep 2007 - Sep 2010 (3 years)
Completed articled training performing audit, tax and accounting assignments as part of chartered accountancy practical experience.
Assistant – Audit and Assurance
B S Divanji
Jun 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Supported audit and assurance engagements, performed substantive testing and assisted in tax-related tasks for audit clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Management Accountant, Management Accounting
Pursuing the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification through the Institute of Management Accountants.
Vijaya College, Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Vijaya College, affiliated with Bangalore University, finishing in 2005.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountancy – Intermediate, Accounting
2007 -
Completed Chartered Accountancy Intermediate level in 2007 through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
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