NZNadeem Zaman
@nadeemzaman
Experienced finance leader driving compliance, risk management, and strategic growth.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance executive with 15+ years of experience leading finance, compliance, treasury, and strategic initiatives across financial services and corporate environments. I have acted as CFO and Chief Strategy Officer, implementing ERP transformations, ALM frameworks, regulatory compliance programs, and driving profitability through cost optimization and accurate forecasting.
I excel at designing governance and AML/CFT frameworks, guiding regulatory readiness, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance improvements. My background in audit and advisory underpins a pragmatic approach to risk management, financial reporting, and building high-performing finance functions that support business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Strategy Officer
Verexon Consultancy
May 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Lead strategic advisory engagements for FinTech and AI-powered financial solutions, designing compliance frameworks (AML/CFT, TBML) and guiding regulatory readiness to reduce client regulatory exposure and strengthen governance.
Chief Financial Officer
Shajar Capital Pakistan (Private) Limited
Jan 2017 - Apr 2023 (6 years 3 months)
Directed finance and treasury functions, implemented ERP and ALM frameworks, and improved forecasting accuracy by 40% while ensuring compliance with SECP, PSX and IFRS to enhance profitability and institutional governance.
Audit Senior - Team Lead
Riaz Ahmad, Saqib, Gohar & Company
Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Planned and led assurance engagements across financial services, FMCG and NGOs, supervised teams to deliver audited financial statements compliant with IFRS and resolved audit differences to improve reporting quality.
Manager Finance
Play Furn
Nov 2010 - Jul 2013 (2 years 8 months)
Managed financial reporting, budgeting and working capital, produced MIS for senior management decision-making and improved cash flow forecasting and operational finance processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Directors (IoD) - UK
Chartered Director (in progress), Corporate Governance
Currently pursuing the Chartered Director certification with the Institute of Directors.
IPInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Certificate in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance
Completed a certificate program in accounting and finance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
CAChartered Institute of Management Accountants
Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA, CGMA), Management Accounting
Attained professional membership and fellowship (FCMA, CGMA) with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
IAInstitute of Business Administration
Certified Financial Controller (CFC), Financial Management
Completed the Certified Financial Controller (CFC) program through the Institute of Business Administration.
UKUniversity of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Karachi.
Tech stack
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