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Amit Surana

Cluster CFO at EDGE
22.1 yrs experienceDefense & Space
Apr 2021

The move

MoveKPMG EDGE
TitleDirector Cluster CFO
LocationUAE United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · Uae United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE23.0
Total experience22.1 years
EDGE headcount10,001+ employees
EDGE industryDefense and Space Manufacturing
EDGE HQAbu Dhabi
EDGE typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Cluster CFOApr 2021 — Present
    EDGE· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Group Finance ControllerJan 2020 — Feb 2023
    EDGE· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of Finance Operations (EDIC)Oct 2018 — Jan 2020
    EDGE· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. DirectorOct 2015 — Sep 2018
    KPMG· UAE· Full-time
  5. Senior ManagerOct 2011 — Sep 2015
    KPMG· United Arab Emirates
  6. ManagerOct 2008 — Sep 2011
    KPMG· United Arab Emirates
  7. Assistant ManagerSep 2006 — Oct 2008
    KPMG· United Arab Emirates
  8. Senior AssociateJan 2005 — Sep 2006
    KPMG· United Arab Emirates
  9. Senior Associate2003 — 2004
    Deloitte· Mumbai Area, India· Full-time

Education

Languages

  • English · Full professional

Top skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Corporate FP&ABusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBudgetingHedging

About

With a strong foundation in strategic finance, I bring over 18 years of experience as a qualified chartered accountant. Currently serving as a Cluster CFO for EDGE Group in the UAE, I have also previously held roles in audit and advisory at KPMG. My approach is commercially driven, and I have a proven track record of leveraging my extensive proficiency in strategic business partnering to deliver value-add solutions to the organization. I regularly collaborate with senior executive management teams to provide strategic outlook on key initiatives and drive change where necessary. Throughout my career, I have excelled in fast-paced and challenging environments. My ability to work effectively with different departments and external stakeholders has allowed me to successfully navigate complex

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