Syed Tahir Abbas Shah
@syedtahirabbasshah
Compliance and finance professional ensuring regulatory adherence and data-driven controls.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented compliance and finance professional with experience ensuring regulatory adherence under frameworks such as the Insurance Ordinance 2000, Companies Act 2017, and AML Act 2010. I have executed compliance reviews, strengthened reporting systems, partnered with IT to streamline FATCA/CRS processes, and recommended corrective actions to close compliance gaps.
I bring practical finance exposure from accounts payable/receivable and reconciliation work, strong skills in MS Excel and Power BI, and a commitment to ethical, data-driven decision-making. I have been recognized academically at ICMAP and contribute to corporate governance and risk-management initiatives with clear communication and cross-functional coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Officer - Compliance
EFU Life Assurance Ltd.
Feb 2025 - Present (9 months)
Conducted compliance reviews under Insurance Ordinance 2000, Unit Linked Product & Fund Rules 2015, and Companies Act 2017; ensured AML/CFT, FATCA/CRS, and corporate agent regulatory adherence and recommended corrective actions to close compliance gaps.
Finance Intern
RS Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd.
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)
Supported accounts payable/receivable operations and monthly financial reconciliations, maintained invoice accuracy and assisted in financial reporting and record-keeping processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIqra University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2023 -
Enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration program beginning August 2023 to develop business and management competencies.
IPInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Chartered Accountancy (in progress), Accounting
2018 -
Pursuing the Chartered Accountancy qualification through ICAP since August 2018, completing professional modules and examinations.
IPInstitute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan
CMA (Part Qualification), Cost and Management Accounting
2023 -
Activities and societies: Completed related short courses including Introduction to Power BI and Receivables and Payables.
Part-qualification toward Certified Management Accountant through coursework and professional exams at ICMAP beginning August 2023.
UKUniversity of Karachi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2021 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Karachi from March 2021 to December 2022 focusing on accounting and commerce subjects.
Commecs College
Intermediate, Pre-Engineering/Intermediate
2016 - 2018
Completed intermediate (higher secondary) studies at Commecs College from September 2016 to April 2018.
Falconhouse Grammar School
Matriculation, Secondary Education
2005 - 2016
Completed matriculation education at Falconhouse Grammar School between August 2005 and May 2016.
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