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About Jojin

Jojin George
MBA Finance · CHBA®

I am a Triple-A professional — Adaptable, Ambitious and Assiduous — with over 10+ years of active experience in Finance, Operations, and Business Strategy across the UAE.

My career spans prestigious organisations including Grant Thornton UAE, Baker Tilly Middle East, the Apostolic Nunciature – Embassy of The Holy See, and currently St. Andrew's Church, Abu Dhabi as Financial Controller.

I hold an MBA in Finance from Alliance University (2016–2018), a BCom in Finance & Taxation from Mahatma Gandhi University (2014–2016), and the prestigious Chartered Business Administrator (CHBA®) designation. I bring a unique blend of Big-4 audit rigour and entrepreneurial operational agility.

Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE 🇦🇪
Education
MBA Finance · Alliance University
Certification
CHBA®
Current Role
Financial Controller
Career Journey

Work Experience

2025–Now
St. Andrew's Church
Financial Controller
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Revenue: AED 2.5M → 2.8M (+12%) in 2 months
  • Zero-loss migration: QuickBooks → Zoho Books
  • Full financial reporting, budgeting & compliance oversight
2023–2025
RCOR Solutions
Ops & Strategy Manager
📍 Dubai, UAE
  • Cut annual costs by 20–30% via restructuring
  • Led ERP migration, Zoho automation & team training
  • Managed UAE–India distributed team
2021–2023
Holy See Embassy
Operations & Finance Manager
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Pioneered Vatican Embassy opening 2021 finances
  • Diplomatic banking, VAT & compliance
  • Property, vendor & conference management
2020–2021
SMKA Electric LLC
Senior Accountant
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Full-cycle accounting for major MEP conglomerate
  • WPS payroll, vendor payments, bank reconciliations
2019–2020
Grant Thornton UAE
Audit Associate
📍 UAE
  • Big-4 external audit across multiple sectors
  • Risk assessment, substantive testing & working papers
2019
Baker Tilly ME
Audit Trainee
📍 UAE
  • Hands-on audit & assurance at Big-4 equivalent firm
2019
Medmax Accountants
Accountant
📍 UAE
  • Healthcare sector accounts, VAT filing & reporting
2017–2019
SBI Life Insurance
Finance & Ops Associate
📍 India
  • Client portfolios, insurance admin & financial analysis
2015–2016
Sunness
Accountant
📍 UAE
  • Bookkeeping, payables/receivables & reconciliations
2008–2012
Star Light Auto LLC
Admin & Finance Officer
📍 UAE
  • 4+ yrs managing automotive trading company finance
500+ Connections · 6 LinkedIn Recommendations
Impact & Results

Key Achievements

12%
Revenue Growth
AED 2.5M → AED 2.8M
within 2 months of joining
St. Andrew's Church · Aug–Oct 2025
30%
Cost Reduction
20–30% annual operational
cost savings via Zoho automation
RCOR Solutions · 2023–2025
100%
Data Accuracy
Zero data loss ERP migration
QuickBooks 2018 → Zoho Books
St. Andrew's Church · 2025
🏛️
2021
Diplomatic Finance Pioneer
Banking, VAT & compliance for historic Holy See Embassy opening in UAE · Apostolic Nunciature 2021–2023
🔍
Big-4 Audit Firms
Grant Thornton UAE (Dec 2019–Mar 2020) & Baker Tilly ME (Jan–Feb 2019) audit engagements
🌍
11
Organisations · 10+ Years
Built career across UAE & India · Finance, Audit, Diplomacy & Strategy · 5 certifications including CHBA®
AED 2.8M
Revenue Raised
20–30%
Annual Cost Cut
10+
Active Years
2
Countries
Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Financial Analysis & Reporting95%
Business Strategy & Planning92%
Budgeting & Forecasting93%
External Audit (Big-4)88%
Operations Management90%
Zoho Books / QuickBooks91%
Microsoft 36590%
Epicor / Voyager / Idea (Audit)80%
Market Research & Analysis82%
Expert (90–100) Advanced (75–89) Proficient (60–74)
💼 Financial Control 📊 Data Analysis 🏛️ Audit & Compliance 🎯 Conflict Resolution 📋 Administration 📝 Policy Modification 💰 Payroll Management 🔍 Research & Reporting 🤝 Communication 🔎 Inspection 🌐 IFRS Standards 📱 Zoho Sign 💻 Tally & Peachtree 🏗️ ERP Systems 📈 Business Intelligence 🧩 Strategic Planning 🔧 Epicor ERP 🔎 Voyager & Idea 📊 Pitchbook 📡 Market Research 💡 Market Analysis 🌐 SEO & Digital Marketing 🤝 CRM Management 📈 Ratio Analysis 🏦 Insurance & Investment Advisory
Academic Background

Education

🎓
Master of Business Administration
Finance
Specialisation: Financial Strategy & Corporate Finance
MBA · Finance
📚
Bachelor of Commerce
Finance & Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
BCom · Finance & Taxation
Professional Credentials

Certifications & Licences

Chartered Business Administrator
CHBA® · International
Financial Analysis ProDegree
Imarticus Learning · Jan 2018
ICDL Preparatory Course
International Computer Driving Licence
Peachtree Accounting Software
Sage Peachtree Certified
Tally Accounting Software
Tally Solutions Certified
Zoho Books Certified
Zoho Corporation · In Progress
Professional Ethics
Certified · Professional Standards
PowerPoint & Pitchbooks
Advanced Presentation Skills
Verified International Academic Qualifications
International Credential Evaluation
Data & Insights

Career Progression Dashboard

11
Organisations
10+
Years Active
AED 2.8M
Revenue Raised
30%
Cost Saved
2
Countries
5
Certifications
Sector Split
Industry Breakdown
Total months per sector
Achievement Ladder
Career Level Progression
Entry → Executive journey
Key Milestones
Social Proof

LinkedIn Recommendations

What colleagues & leaders say about working with Jojin

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I had the pleasure of working with Jojin George, who served as a Business Development Manager. Jojin made a significant impact on our team, not only by driving business growth but also by fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment. His efforts in improving internal communication and team alignment were invaluable. Beyond his core responsibilities, Jojin consistently took on tasks outside his scope, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. His positive attitude and reliability made him a key asset to the organization. He brought strong perspectives to discussions, always backing his views with well-thought-out reasoning, particularly in financial aspects where his expertise was evident.

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Mr. Jojin George was my student of MBA at Alliance University, Bangalore. He has good Quantitative and Analytical skills. He is a soft-spoken person by nature, but very stiff in Documentation. He is a Good Team Leader and tough Task master. His Presentation Skills are innovative. He gained a lot of practical experience through his Internship. He handled several mini-research projects during his MBA Program. I wish him all Success.

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Jojin is really a great team player and he performs audit procedures with high quality output. He works with professionalism and very responsible!!!

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Jojin is an amazing professional, who brings all of the skills in finance and accounting. It was a pleasure working with him in the audit team at Baker Tilly. His dedication and confidence would be an asset to any team.

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Ready to Make an Impact Together

Whether you have a senior finance role, a strategic partnership, or simply want to connect — I'd love to hear from you. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Al Shamkhah Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
MBA Finance · CHBA® · 10+ Yrs Active