Mr.hamad Malalla Hammad
Bin Hammad Al Sabri

Partner - Regulatory Risk & Compliance

Mr. Hamad Al Sabri, an accomplished professional with a robust background in risk-based supervision and internal auditing.

As a UAE national, Mr. Al Sabri holds an Executive Certificate for Risk-Based Supervision Professionals and a Master's in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, USA. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, he brings a distinguished academic foundation from Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai Men's College.

Currently serving as Manager Examiner Team Leader at the Central Bank of the UAE, Mr. Al Sabri specializes in conducting Compliance, Finance, and AML audits for regulated entities. His career spans key roles in renowned institutions, including Dubai World and the Government of Dubai.

His objective is to contribute to organizations by independently appraising policies, standards, and procedures. We believe Mr. Hamad Al Sabri's extensive experience and educational background align seamlessly with the values of Bericht Audit and Advisory, making him a valuable addition to our dynamic team.

CA Namsheel Kozhikkal

(B.COM, FCA)

Partner – Finance & Governance

He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having more than 15 years of extensive experience, in the areas of assurance services and management consultancy. He has worked with reputed audit firms in India & UAE.

CA Sujithkumar

(B.COM, FCA)

Partner – Operations & Performance

He is a Chartered Accountant, a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having more than 15 years of extensive experience, in the areas of assurance services and management consultancy. He has worked with reputed audit firms in India & UAE.

CA Badshah Ambalath

(M.COM, ACA)

Partner - Growth & Strategy

He is Partner at Bericht Audit & Advisory, UAE. A Chartered Accountant with over a decade of cross-border expertise in international tax, audit, and business strategy. With a strong foundation at EY and AGN International, he drives growth of the firm that align compliance with commercial objectives. As a key strategist at Bericht, he shapes firm-wide vision and client success across the GCC region. He is also a Member of ICAI UAE (Dubai Chapter) and IBPC, Dubai.

CA Kunhu Mohammed

Associate Partner - Internal Audit & Corporate Governance

A Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of extensive experience in finance and internal audit. He spent 15 years in senior internal audit roles at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), specializing in strengthening governance, risk, and control frameworks. His career is built on integrity, discipline, and a practical approach to improving organizational performance.

Metin Günyil

Associate partner

Metin is a German tax expert with strong expertise in cross-border tax compliance and financial management. He supports German businesses in navigating complex international tax regulations, ensuring they remain compliant while optimizing their global financial operations. His practical insight helps companies operate confidently across borders with clarity and control over their tax responsibilities.

Mr.Chris Elliott

Associate partner

Seasoned Business Development Consultant with over 5 years of experience in driving growth for Tech-enabled businesses across diverse industries. Proven track record of working with startups from the ideation stage, fueling their success Currently, dedicated to assisting companies in achieving exponential business growth. Co-founder of a thriving healthcare startup.

CA Gaurav Valecha

Associate Partner - US Taxation

Gaurav Valecha is an Indian CA and CMA, enrolled to practice before the IRS (U.S.), specializing in accounting solutions, financial advisory, and Indian and U.S. tax consultancy to help businesses improve efficiency, performance, and profitability.

Ahmad Khalifa

Senior Manager – Risk Advisory

A Dutch-born engineer with over a decade of experience managing projects from €1M to €3B. He specializes in quantified risk management and structured governance, helping clients cut risk exposure by over 50% and improve schedule stability. His expertise brings European precision and clarity to drive predictable, profitable project delivery in dynamic markets.

CA SHIVANI MEHTA

Manager – Bericht Audit & Advisory

Chartered Accountant with expertise in UAE Corporate Tax, focusing on advisory, compliance, and implementation at Bericht Audit & Advisory. Formerly a Corporate Tax Executive at MBG Corporate Services, where she worked extensively on UAE tax regulations and filings. Shivani also brings strong practical experience in Indian taxation, including both direct and indirect taxes.

CA Sandra

Manager – Bericht Audit & Advisory

Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience, including at KPMG. Sandra leads statutory audits at Bericht, managing full-cycle engagements, assessing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and local standards. Her dual expertise in audit and accounting enables her to deliver clear, regulation-ready insights that support sound financial reporting and stakeholder trust.

CA Aswathy

Manager – Bericht Audit & Advisory

Aswathy Nandakumar Illikkal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, and statutory compliance. She has a strong background in managing financial operations, tax filings, and implementing accounting systems, particularly within the non-banking financial sector.