Wajeeh Wasi Abdul Azeem is an accounting and finance manager with over 8 years of experience in cost and managerial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and tax compliance. He has expert knowledge of indirect and direct tax laws in India. Currently he works as a Cost Accountant and Audit Manager at R Kulshrestha & Co. in Lucknow, India where he prepares financial reports, conducts audits, performs cost analyses, and advises clients on cost reduction. He has a Chartered Accountant certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a CIMA diploma.

1. Wajeeh Wasi Abdul Azeem
701, Gauri Apartments, Meera Bai Marg, Lucknow, India
Mobile: +91-9935976559 or +971-050-416248 |Email: aawajeeh@gmail.com
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE MANAGER
Multilingual accounting manager with a broad understanding of cost and managerial accounting, budgeting, auditing,
pricing and job costing, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Expert knowledge of indirect and direct tax laws,
including income tax, service tax, custom duty, excise duty, and VAT. Analytical problem solver adept at analyzing
financial data and reporting exceptions and trends for improved decision making. Ability to meet deadlines while
completing work in timely, consistent, and efficient manner. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 Cost/Income Analysis
 KPI Tracking & Reporting
 Budget Preparation & Monitoring
 Direct & Indirect Tax Laws
 Financial Reporting & Analysis
 Accounting Standards and IFRS
 Process Improvements
 Audit Procedures & Review
 Corporate Laws
Computer skills include Tally ERP 9,Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
P ROFESSI ONA L EXPERI ENC E
R Kulshrestha & Co., Lucknow, India May 2012 – Present
Cost Accountant & Audit Manager
Advise and consult on cost accounting, providing input for decision making and performance management. Complete
yearly financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards and IFRS, as applicable. Manage the audit cycle.
 Prepare and conduct audits in compliance with the Companies Act and established auditing standards.
 Review & supervise accounting work of subordinates for accuracy and compliance with established standards.
 Perform cost audits, including cost-income analyses, to identify trends and exceptions for financial decision making.
 Advise clients on methods for reducing, controlling, and mitigating costs of new and ongoing projects.
 Evaluate large-scale capital expenditures and offer suggestions for managing project budgets and lowering costs.
 Monitor and report on client project KPIs to improve decision making and financial performance.
Alavi & Associates, Lucknow, India August 2010 – March 2012
Article Assistant (Chartered Accountant Trainee)
Performed accounting and reconciliation activities for financial reporting and conducted company and tax audits. Gained
extensive knowledge of VAT,service tax, income tax, custom duty, excise duty and other taxes.
 Supervised Junior Accountants preparing and finalising accounts and offered guidance, as needed.
 Conducted post-accounting review of finalised accounts ensuring compliance with accounting and tax requirements.
 Reconciled financial statements, preparing timely and accurate month-end data reports.
 Conducted timely audits of government, corporate, and non-corporate entities.
 Prepared income tax returns and ensured compliance with the Companies Act of India and other corporate laws.
Shekhar Bhargava & Co., Lucknow, India February 2008 – January 2010
Article Assistant (Chartered Accountant Trainee)
Delivered accurate accounting services enabling precise reporting and efficient management of accounting processes.
 Evaluated inventory costing and pricing issues and analysed the results of implementing various pricing strategies.
 Prepared and finalised accounts per accounting standards, including IFRS, as necessary.
 Performed financial audits of corporate and non-corporate entities in compliance with established standards.
 Prepared month-end data reports as well as VAT and Service tax returns.
 Performed accounting for state owned UPRNN which has more than 100 branches.
EDUC A T I ON & CREDENT I A L S
Chartered Accountant Final, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (July, 2016)
Diploma, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK) (January, 2017)
Chartered Accountancy, Intermediate- IPCC, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2013)
Bachelor’s in Commerce, Lucknow University, Lucknow, India (2010)
IT Training, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
L A NGUA GE S KI L L S
English (proficient), Hindi (proficient), Urdu (proficient), Arabic (read only)