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Fahad Zia

@fahadzia1

Strategic finance leader driving transformation, control, and profitability across borders.

Pakistan
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance roles where I can lead cross-border finance transformation, strengthen governance, scale operations, and partner with executives to drive sustainable growth.

I am a strategic, data-driven finance executive with 20+ years of global experience across Europe, North America, GCC, and Asia, supporting 40+ industries and scaling high-growth businesses through finance transformation and automation.

I have led multi-jurisdictional financial governance, audit coordination, and capital-allocation strategies, delivering improved liquidity, margin expansion, and compliance under GAAP/IFRS while implementing ERP and reporting automation to streamline processes.

I partner with executive teams and boards to build sustainable financial infrastructures, provide investor-ready reporting and scenario-based forecasting, and mentor high-performing finance teams to embed accountability and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MC
Current

Fractional CFO

Multiple Clients

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led full-spectrum financial preparation and governance across multi-jurisdictional entities (Ireland, UK, USA), implemented forecasting and automation frameworks, and strengthened liquidity and controls to drive profitability and audit readiness.

AH

Chief Internal Auditor

Al Falah Holding

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Led enterprise risk assessment and internal audit functions, coordinated internal/external audits, evaluated controls and ERP processes, and provided senior leadership with risk-based recommendations to strengthen governance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants logoAA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA Finalist, Professional Accounting

Completed ACCA Finalist level studies with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, preparing for final professional qualification requirements in 2023.

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Oxford Brookes University

BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting, Applied Accounting

Awarded a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in 2013, focusing on accounting principles and professional practice.

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting

Completed the Certified Accounting Technician qualification through ACCA in 2003, covering foundational accounting and bookkeeping skills.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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