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MIDHUN CHITTANGARA CHAKKUNNY

MIDHUN CHITTANGARA CHAKKUNNY

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Chartered Accountant (ACA) and CMA finalist with over 12 years of experience in auditing, accounts, costing, and budgeting across Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail, Construction, Real Estate, and Investment sectors. Proven expertise in IFRS, budgeting, internal controls, and leadership. Currently pursuing CPA Australia and has cleared 9 papers of ACCA. Recognized for outstanding performance with top ratings at EY and multiple excellence awards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Planning and Budget Manager

Alpha Star Aviation Services
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for aviation operations.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Drive cost control and performance improvement through planning insights.
  • Managed annual budgeting process with efficiency and accuracy.

Group Financial Controller

Yateem Group
Bahrain, Eastern Province
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Directed budgeting and forecasting; reported to CEO on financial performance.
  • Oversaw statutory compliance, tax, and internal audit processes.
  • Prepared group consolidated financials and led external audit coordination.
  • Managed finance team of 20; ensured timely and accurate reporting.

Assistant Manager

Deloitte & Touche – Middle East
Bahrain, Eastern Province
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led audit teams; managed planning, execution, and client deliverables.
  • Provided technical guidance on IFRS issues to clients.
  • Trained junior auditors and maintained engagement quality.

Senior

Ernst & Young – GDS Qatar
Kochi
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Performed end-to-end financial audits across sectors.
  • Developed audit findings and presented actionable insights to management.
  • Supervised junior staff and contributed to internal training initiatives.

Senior Auditor

Kovoor & Co
Kochi
10.2011 - 12.2015
  • Conducted statutory and internal audits for diverse clients.
  • Ensured financial statement accuracy and compliance.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Cost Accountant - undefined

Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

ACCA - undefined

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

CPA Australia - undefined

Skills

  • Financial Management & Budgeting
  • Costing and Variance Analysis
  • Financial Reporting & IFRS
  • Audit & Internal Controls
  • Regulatory Compliance & Taxation
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Languages

English
Fluent

Reference

  • Mr. Zahi Zeini, Partner, Deloitte & Touche Middle East, +961-3727318
  • Mr. Muhammed Ashar A, Executive Director, EY GDS Qatar, ashar.muhammed@eygds.com
  • Mr. Palakkal Krishna Kumar, GM, Yateem Group, +973-3973322, kumar@yateemrealestate.com

Timeline

Planning and Budget Manager

Alpha Star Aviation Services
02.2025 - 06.2025

Group Financial Controller

Yateem Group
01.2021 - 01.2025

Assistant Manager

Deloitte & Touche – Middle East
02.2018 - 01.2021

Senior

Ernst & Young – GDS Qatar
02.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Auditor

Kovoor & Co
10.2011 - 12.2015

Cost Accountant - undefined

Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)

ACCA - undefined

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

CPA Australia - undefined

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
MIDHUN CHITTANGARA CHAKKUNNY