Accountant / Auditor · Dubai, UAE

Thameena Jilafdeen

Al Saadi & Associates · Ex EY GDS · ACCA Student

A results-driven audit professional with over 5 years of experience in external audits, financial management, and accounting operations across Pharmaceutical, Retail, Hospitality, Construction & Engineering, and Real Estate.

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5+
Years Experience
30+
Certifications
5
Industries

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Mar 2025 — Present

Accountant / Auditor

Alsaadi and Associates Auditing Chartered Accountants · Dubai, UAE

  • Full-time, on-site role managing accounting and audit engagements in Dubai.
  • Applying expertise in IFRS compliance, financial reporting, and audit execution in the UAE market.

Sep 2024 — Jan 2025

Lead Audit Associate

EY GDS · Sri Lanka

  • Conducted audit engagements for key clients across Pharmaceutical, Retail, Hospitality, and Real Estate sectors.
  • Assisted in identifying audit risks, planning audits, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed financial data to uncover discrepancies and proposed solutions to optimize financial reporting.
  • Delivered high-quality audit deliverables within tight deadlines, improving client satisfaction.

Oct 2023 — Sep 2024

Advance Audit Associate

EY GDS · Sri Lanka

  • Supported external audits, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with global standards.
  • Contributed to audit planning discussions to identify risks and develop strategies.
  • Enhanced client operations by recommending process improvements and cost-saving measures.

Jun 2022 — Oct 2023

Audit Associate

EY GDS · Sri Lanka

  • Conducted detailed audits in sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Retail, and Real Estate.
  • Assisted senior auditors in verifying data and preparing audit documentation.
  • Addressed client queries with professionalism, ensuring smooth audit processes.

What I Bring

Core Competencies

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Audit Expertise

External and financial audits, risk assessment, compliance with IFRS, audit planning, and execution across multiple industries.

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Financial Skills

Financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting, accounting operations, and year-end closing processes.

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Technical Proficiency

EY Canvas, advanced Excel, QuickBooks, MYOB, and Microsoft Office Suite with hands-on project delivery.

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Interpersonal Skills

Client relations, stakeholder communication, teamwork, presentations, and time management under deadlines.

Recognition

Awards & Achievements

2024

Exceptional Client Service Award

EY GDS

2024

Spot Award

EY GDS

2023

Spot Award

EY GDS

Academic Background

Education & Certifications

Jun 2023 — Present

ACCA

ACCA · UK

Currently pursuing Skill Level

Jun 2024 — Present

BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University

Reading with ACCA

Jan 2018 — Mar 2022

Diploma in Accounting & Business

AAT · Sri Lanka

AAT Pass Finalist

30+ certifications spanning audit, finance, analytics, leadership & communication

Cost and Managerial Accounting — Part 1

Udemy · Dec 2024

How to Perform an Internal Audit

Udemy · Dec 2024

Internal Audit For Beginners

Udemy · Dec 2024

Become an External Auditor — External Audit Process Level 1

Udemy · Dec 2024

Investment Planning — CFP Certification

Udemy · Jan 2025

Investment Appraisal Mastery — NVP, IRR, Payback, PI, ARR

Udemy · Dec 2024

EY Finance — Bronze (2023)

EY · May 2023

EY Finance — Learning (2022)

EY · Oct 2022

EY Volunteering Certificate

EY · May 2024

Process Improvement

Udemy · Jul 2023

Process Capability Analysis

Udemy · Jun 2023

Introduction to Business Process Modeling

Udemy · May 2023

Learn Microsoft Excel — The Comprehensive MS Excel Course

Udemy · Sep 2024

Power BI Financial Reporting & Financial Analysis: A to Z

Udemy · Dec 2024

Complete Introduction to Microsoft Power BI

Udemy · Aug 2024

SAP Controlling

Udemy · Dec 2024

ChatGPT for Business: Writing with a Generative AI Companion

Udemy · Aug 2024

IT for Business Success

HP LIFE · Oct 2024

EY Data Strategy — Information Strategy Learning (2022)

EY · Oct 2022

Management — Leadership, Negotiating, Assertiveness, Sales

Udemy · Aug 2023

8 Effective Time Management Tips for Beginners

Udemy · Nov 2024

What do we mean by climate breakdown?

Udemy · Sep 2023

Speechcraft Program

Toastmasters International · Jan 2024

Public Speaking and Presenting at Work

Udemy · Dec 2024

Business Communication Skills: Business Writing & Grammar

Udemy · Dec 2024

Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations

Udemy · Jul 2023

Communication & Social Skills

Udemy · Jul 2023

Communication with Empathy (CPE credit)

Udemy · Aug 2023

Communication Skills Machine: Master Persuasion & Influence

Udemy · Jul 2023

Assertiveness Basics: The 50-minute Communication Guide

Udemy · Jul 2023

Ask Better Questions — Build Better Relationships

Udemy · Jul 2023

Write Better Emails: Tactics for Smarter Team Communication

Udemy · Jul 2023

Storytelling for Persuasion and Transformation

Udemy · Jul 2023

English Grammar & Pronunciation: Talking About the Past

Udemy · Aug 2023

English

Full Professional Proficiency

Tamil

Native / Bilingual Proficiency

Sinhala

Full Professional Proficiency

Let's Talk

Open to Opportunities

phone

Phone

+971 56 387 9720

whatsapp

Whatsapp

+971 56 387 9720

gmail

Email

thameena001@gmail.com

linkedin

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/thameena

📍 Al Nahda, Dubai, UAE.