CA KRIPA MARIAM MATHEW

Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, internal controls, and taxation across Oman, UAE, and India. Currently Head of Audit at Fineasy, Oman, leading audit quality and corporate tax matters. Skilled in managing audit engagements, IFRS financial statements, and risk assessment across diverse industries.

Oman

Languages

Skills

Certifications

Work Experience

Head of Audit

Fineasy, Oman

Nov 2025 — Present

Lead audit and assurance activities with responsibility for audit quality, engagement documentation, internal audit assignments, client coordination and Corporate Income Tax related matters
Coordinate the completion of audit engagements, ensuring efficient workflows and timely completion by all team members.
Designed and enhanced audit programmes, quality control checklists and documentation processes to strengthen consistency, audit quality and engagement efficiency
Streamlined audit processes and reduced review timelines by 55%, improving the overall efficiency of engagement workflows
Execute internal audit assignments for a large shopping center conglomerate, evaluating internal control frameworks, identifying process gaps and recommending practical process improvements.
Prepare and deliver Internal Audit and Corporate Income Tax awareness presentations for clients and internal teams.

Financial Analyst / Regional Management Accountant

Expro Overseas Inc., Dubai

Oct 2024 — Aug 2025

Independently reviewed and ensured the accuracy of monthly provisions for 24 locations across Central and West Africa, in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements
Managed accounting for leases under IFRS 16, ensuring appropriate valuation and financial reporting treatment
Performed comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, covering trade receivables, trade payables, inventory provisioning and ageing analysis
Prepared and maintained cost accrual trackers to support accurate monthly accruals, financial planning and reporting
Successfully completed year end financial processes within established deadlines, ensuring readiness for audit and compliance reporting

Financial Auditor

N.R. Doshi & Partners Public Accountants, Dubai

Oct 2022 — Sep 2024

Independently managed complete audit engagements for entities across diverse sectors, including food manufacturing, ship equipment manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, architectural design and trading
Executed audit procedures covering audit planning, test of controls, test of design and implementation, test of details and financial statement finalization in accordance with IFRS and applicable financial reporting frameworks
Communicated audit findings through written reports and stakeholder meetings, supporting timely resolution of identified issues
Managed client interactions and coordinated audit assignments while maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Assisted in preparing management reports, providing analysis relating to cost optimization and revenue enhancement

Audit Associate

Elias George & Co., Chartered Accountants, India

Mar 2019 — Mar 2022

Directed audit teams in conducting Statutory, Tax and Transfer Pricing audits for a private company providing natural colours, flavours and savoury blends to the global food and beverage industry
Conducted Tax and GST audits for a leading spice oil and oleoresin manufacturer, following applicable IND AS accounting requirements
Documented due diligence audit requirements to support client compliance and accurate reporting
Finalized accounts and prepared projected financial statements for clients
Conducted Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) procedures and supported CARO reporting requirements

Skills

External AuditInternal AuditInternal ControlsTaxationInternal Control EvaluationIFRS Financial ReportingOman Corporate Income TaxUAE Corporate TaxTransfer PricingMicrosoft Office SAPTallyZoho Books Power BI Accurri

Education

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Cleared both groups of the CA Final examination in the second attempt.
Exemptions in Indirect Tax Laws and Economic Laws.

Certifications

Oman Association of Certified Public Accountants (OACPA) -Auditor

Oman Association of Certified Public Accountants

2026-01-26

Diploma in UAE Corporate Tax

World Peace Academy

Complete Financial Analyst Course

Udemy

2025

Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence

Udemy

UAE VAT Training Course

Udemy

2022

Languages

English

Full Professional

Malayalam

Native

Hindi

Intermediate

PROFESSIONAL & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Active participation in cultural programmes conducted by the Ernakulam Branch of the Southern India Chartered Accountants Students Association (SICASA).