Your Trusted Accounting, Auditing and Consulting Partner in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and The UAE

AY Chartered Accountants is a trusted name in Tax Consultancy in Dubai and the UAE with offices in the UAE and Abu Dhabi, offering the most comprehensive range of professional services covering Taxation, Accounting, Auditing, Financial and Technology Advisory services. We offer tailored tax solutions to help businesses stay compliant, reduce risks, and optimise their tax positions. Our experienced tax advisers provide strategic, individualised services designed to eliminate uncertainty and reduce the stress of managing tax obligations in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

We believe Audit & Assurance is about much more than verifying numbers — it’s about attesting to accomplishments, identifying challenges, and laying a strong financial foundation for future growth. At AY Chartered Accountants, we illuminate the what, how, and why of change so your organisation is always prepared to act with clarity and confidence.

As a leading Accounting firm in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, AY Chartered Accountants delivers comprehensive, cost-effective and reliable accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across the UAE. Whether you’re a startup, a growing SME, or an established corporation, our team of experts ensures that your financial records are managed accurately, timely and in full compliance with Local and International GAAP.

Balram is the Managing Director of AY Group with over 30 years of experience in Audit, Tax, M&A Advisory, Treasury, Business Strategy, Governance and Business Valuation services.

Having worked with large international banks and dealt with regulators across the GCC, The Federal Reserve, FSA and MAS, he is well experienced in Corporate Governance and Risk Management, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Value added tax (VAT) and International Commercial Laws.

He has a vast and varied experience having engaged in audit of clients in manufacturing, trading, health, Hotels and food & beverages, real estate, contracting and construction companies, oil and gas, holding companies, telecommunications, banking and financial services.

Balram is a Certified Public Accountant from Massachusetts, USA, and a Chartered Accountant from India.

Rajib is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of extensive experience across Controllership, Consulting, Auditing, Transaction Advisory, Taxation and Financial Strategy. He has a proven track record of leading business transformation initiatives, driving sustainable growth, optimizing costs and managing enterprise-level financial & operational risks.

A subject matter expert in IFRS and US GAAP, Rajib brings industry expertise spanning Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Insurance, Contracting, EPC and Services.

Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex regulatory engagements across global jurisdictions and has represented senior management committees with experience in managing Audit Committees and Boards of Directors. His leadership has consistently contributed to governance excellence and financial integrity.

Rajib’s international exposure includes professional stints across GCC, EMEA, the USA and South Asia, bringing a well-rounded global perspective to finance, risk and business advisory.

Rajib is a Certified Public Accountant from California, USA, and a Chartered Accountant from India.

Sethu, a Fellow Chartered Accountant from India and Registered Auditor with UAE Ministry of Economy, is a seasoned financial professional with over 24 years of experience in auditing, taxation and financial advisory services.

He is proficient in statutory and internal audits, IFRS implementation and corporate tax compliance, having worked with a wide range of industries across the UAE. His expertise is grounded in a deep technical foundation, complemented by a practical, result-oriented approach to address complex financial and regulatory challenges.

Sethu plays a strategic role in guiding businesses on financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance, helping clients optimize operations, enhance financial governance, and achieve sustainable growth.

Leslie is the Partner for client engagement, client acquisition and fulfillment with over three decades of experience in driving customer expansion and relationship management.

Leslie has a strong track record of driving growth through customer-centric strategies and operational excellence.

Leslie drives strategic business objectives by managing clients’ expectations and building targeted engagement strategies.

Leslie holds a MBA with specialization in Information Technology and is Commerce graduate from India.

Mohamed is a seasoned audit and tax professional with over 17 years of diverse experience in UAE Value added tax (VAT) and UAE Corporate tax (CT), internal /external audits, forensic audits and compliance.

Mohamed’s area of expertise lies in managing liquidation assignments, Tax litigation, consultancy reports, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

Registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as an Approved Tax Agent and listed with the Ministry of Economy as an Approved Auditor, Mohamed is a qualified Egyptian Chartered Accountant. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Ain Shams University, Egypt, and is a member of several professional bodies.

Surajit is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of diverse experience across key industries including Supermarket Retail, FMCG, Logistics and NBFCs. His areas of expertise are in Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and Business Process Re-engineering, with a strong focus on governance, controls, and operational excellence.

For over 15 years, Surajit successfully led the Internal Audit function at a leading conglomerate in Dubai, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening risk frameworks, improving process efficiency, and supporting strategic business initiatives.

His professional strengths span across process automation, financial analysis, due diligence, and strategic management, complemented by a strong capability in coaching and mentoring teams to drive continuous improvement.