- Managing Partner | Chartered Accountant | Approved DFSA Senior Finance Officer | Qualified Board Secretary
Competencies
- Internal Audit
- Corporate Finance
- CFO Advisory
- M&A and Investments
- Compliance & Taxation
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Management
- Investment Operation
Dhiraj Sankhi
Experience Overview
- Dhiraj Sankhi is a seasoned finance and governance professional with extensive experience across multiple regulatory jurisdictions, including DFSA/DIFC, ADGM, QFCRA, SCA, Cayman, Mauritius, BVI, USA, and the UK. He has served in key leadership roles, including CFO and Head of Internal Audit, overseeing treasury, investment, governance, compliance, and HR functions.
- Dhiraj is currently serving as Independent Board Member, Finance Officer and Risk Officer in across multiple entities which are regulated by DFSA and in addition, is also advising FSRA and SCA regulated entities.
- He has played an advisory role to boards, working closely with ministers and high-profile directors in designing and implementing business strategies and governance frameworks. His expertise spans corporate governance, board charters, internal audit, compliance, AML, and risk management. He has collaborated with leading consulting firms, including BCG, Booz, and the Big Four.
- Dhiraj has successfully led financial planning, corporate strategy, performance monitoring, and capital markets transactions, including an IPO (QAR 2 billion) and refinancing negotiations (USD 250 million). He has been instrumental in fund structuring, licensing, investment processes, and regulatory approvals. His expertise extends to FATCA/CRS compliance, tax planning, transfer pricing, and regulatory reporting.
- He has actively participated in key committees, including ALCO, Investment, Products, Governance, and Audit Committees, and has been a trusted liaison with regulators, banks, custodians, and external consultants.
Education & Accreditations
- Bachelor of Commerce – University from India
- Chartered Accountant (FCA) – India
- Company Secretary (CS) – India
- Member of Internal Audit Institute (IIA) – USA
- Diploma in IFRS – ACCA, UK
- Licentiate – Insurance Institute of India
- Certified Islamic Public Accountant (CIPA) – AAOIFI
- Fellowship of Emirates Association For Accountants And Auditors –