Amit Surana
The move
Career arc
- Cluster CFOApr 2021 — Present
EDGE· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Group Finance ControllerJan 2020 — Feb 2023
EDGE· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Finance Operations (EDIC)Oct 2018 — Jan 2020
EDGE· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - DirectorOct 2015 — Sep 2018
KPMG· UAE· Full-time - Senior ManagerOct 2011 — Sep 2015
KPMG· United Arab Emirates - ManagerOct 2008 — Sep 2011
KPMG· United Arab Emirates - Assistant ManagerSep 2006 — Oct 2008
KPMG· United Arab Emirates - Senior AssociateJan 2005 — Sep 2006
KPMG· United Arab Emirates - Senior Associate2003 — 2004
Deloitte· Mumbai Area, India· Full-time
Education
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of IndiaJan 2001 — Present
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaChartered Accountant · Audit2000 — 2003
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Dec 2022 — Present
Languages
- English · Full professional
Top skills
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