Key skills and expertise

With over nine years of experience in finance and accounting, the expert specializes in audit and compliance, financial management, and risk mitigation. Responsibilities have included leading internal and external audit missions, managing compliance frameworks, and investigating fraud, achieving significant savings and securing substantial funding. Key skills encompass internal and external audit, fraud investigation, and stakeholder communication. Career highlights include a promotion within six months at ACTED and facilitating donor audits with zero ineligible costs. The expert has also played a leadership role in enhancing compliance and risk management strategies across various sectors in Pakistan.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has successfully facilitated UNICEF assessments, contributing to securing significant funding of over 4 million euros. They have also facilitated institutional donor audits of over 6 million euros, ensuring zero ineligible costs. Their work spans national-level projects with a focus on compliance and risk management, enhancing organizational transparency and accountability in Pakistan. The expert's efforts have been instrumental in strengthening governance and financial integrity within donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in finance and accounting, audit, and compliance sectors, holding roles such as Senior Internal Audit and Compliance Officer and Finance Officer. They have led internal and external audits, managed compliance frameworks, and conducted fraud investigations. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes risk management and stakeholder communication, with a focus on enhancing compliance and financial integrity. The expert's work is primarily based in Pakistan, contributing to both corporate and development sectors. The expert has extensive professional experience in Pakistan, demonstrating a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues. Their work has involved managing compliance and risk mitigation strategies, as well as leading audit missions across various sectors within the country.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Urdu and English, utilizing these languages in professional contexts, including work in Pakistan and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds membership in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT).