Asif Punjani - Fcca Cia

Interim Chief Executive Officer at Aga Khan Development Network

Asif Punjani, FCCA, CIA, CFE, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Asif Punjani - started their career as an Auditor at Aga Khan Development Network in 2008, where they developed risk-based internal audit plans and conducted financial, operational, and management audits. In 2009, Asif joined Aon as an Accountant, and later served as an Assistant Manager and Manager in Finance and Compliance. During their time at Aon, they managed financial and compliance activities and contributed to the development of internal control systems. In 2016, Asif transitioned to Aga Khan University as an Assistant Manager in Finance and Enterprise Risk Management, where they played a key role in financial management and risk assessment. Asif Punjani - then joined Daraz in 2019 as the Regional Head of Risk and Internal Control, responsible for overseeing risk management and internal control processes. In 2020, Asif moved to the Pakistan Stock Exchange as the Head of Enterprise Risk Management, where they led the implementation of risk management strategies. Currently, Asif holds the position of Head of Grants, Audit & Compliance at Aga Khan Development Network, where they focus on grants management and ensures compliance with regulations. Overall, Asif's experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, risk management, compliance, and audit practices.

Asif Punjani's education history begins with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Finance from Karachi University, which they completed in 2009. Prior to that, they attended Aga Khan Higher Secondary School in Karachi, where they completed their Intermediate studies in Engineering. In 2013, Asif Punjani obtained a Master's degree in Economics from Karachi University.

As for additional certifications, Asif Punjani obtained the Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management from Informa in April 2013. In October 2018, they became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) through The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Asif Punjani - also holds the designation of FCCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided. Additionally, Asif Punjani has completed training in International Social Audit from the Aga Khan Development Network in February 2023 and International Management Audit from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in December 2021.

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  • Interim Chief Executive Officer

    October, 2022 - present

  • Auditor

    October, 2008

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