Rishabh Agrawal
Nationality: Indian
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant with a 4-year EY foundation in GST & Customs, currently managing VAT for 30+ UAE clients. Following a 4-months on-site project in Al Ain, I am pivoting from technical tax expertise toward strategic business analysis and stakeholder administration through the Dubai Business Associates program. I aim to leverage my financial background to support the D33 Economic Agenda across key sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Dhruva Consultants LLC
Dubai
04.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end VAT engagements for 30+ entities, overseeing planning, execution, review, and client communication.
- Managed MIS reporting and dashboards for compliance status, refunds, advisory pipeline, and metrics to support leadership decisions.
- Acted as primary client point of contact for senior finance and tax stakeholders, providing proactive VAT advisory services.
- Drove business development by preparing technical proposals, fee estimates, scope documents, and presentations to secure new mandates.
Senior Associate
Dhruva Consultants LLC
Dubai
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted on-site VAT health check for largest dairy producer in UAE, identifying compliance gaps and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed preparation, validation, and submission of VAT returns with Federal Tax Authority for multiple business groups across UAE.
- Delivered VAT advisory on complex issues such as input tax recovery optimization and structuring cross-border transactions.
- Handled VAT registrations, amendments, and de-registrations with Federal Tax Authority, ensuring compliance and minimizing regulatory risk.
CA Internship (Curriculum Mandate)
Ernst & Young LLP, India
Delhi
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Rich experience in GST and Customs matters, advising on departmental procedures.
- Performed GST audits and certifications for multiple entities across sectors such as chemicals, healthcare, cosmetics, and real estate.
- Supported implementation of IRP, e-invoice, and e-way bill automation to streamline processes.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance employee knowledge on tax regulations and compliance.
Education
Chartered Accountant (C.A) - Finance & Tax
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
New Delhi05-2024
Projects
Professional Projects:
- Led a comprehensive 5-year VAT healthcheck for the UAE’s largest dairy producer, identifying and mitigating regulatory risks (On site from Sept'24 to Dec'24).
- Executed detailed VAT healthchecks for high-value entities across Real Estate, Investment, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Community:
- Orchestrated a Health & Wellness initiative as a club leader to deliver hygiene and sanitation workshops in rural areas, improving community awareness of preventive health standards.
Skills & Interests
- Technical Skills: Advanced MS Office (Excel - Financial Modeling), Power BI (Data Visualization), Tally ERP 9, SAP (User Level), Adobe Photoshop.
- Languages: English (Professional Proficiency), Hindi (Native).
- Interests: Dubai D33 Economic Agenda, AI in Finance, Taxation Trends, Cricket, Fitness, Community Development.
Websites
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Dhruva Consultants LLC
04.2025 - Current
Senior Associate
Dhruva Consultants LLC
05.2024 - 03.2025
CA Internship (Curriculum Mandate)
Ernst & Young LLP, India
04.2020 - 03.2024
Chartered Accountant (C.A) - Finance & Tax
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)