Faraz Imam ( CPA-USA, CFE )

Faraz Imam is a CPA-USA and CFE with a diverse work experience in the field of finance and auditing. In their most recent role as Head of Internal Audit at Capital Health, they oversee the internal audit function. Prior to this, Faraz worked as a Financial Consultant at KPMG, where they provided consultancy services to a multinational client across 35 countries. Their responsibilities included conducting ongoing reviews of organization controls, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and assessing the effectiveness of accounting and financial controls. Before KPMG, Faraz spent 9 years at the State Audit Institution - UAE where they served as a Manager and led various initiatives related to risk assessment, audit execution, and staff development. Faraz also managed a portfolio of public sector clients and mentored young graduates in developing their audit and accounting skills. Earlier in their career, Faraz worked at Deloitte as a Supervisor and at KPMG Pakistan and Bahamas as an Assistant Manager, where they managed client portfolios and led teams on various audit engagements.

Faraz Imam obtained a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Karachi in Pakistan from 2001 to 2003. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the Affiliate status from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in March 2006. Faraz also obtained the Certified Internal Control Auditor certification from the Institute of Internal Control in the USA in June 2013. Furthermore, Faraz Imam holds the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation from the New Hampshire Board in the USA, granted by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). Lastly, they are also a Certified Fraud Examiner, certified by the ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) UAE Chapter. The specific months and years for obtaining the CPA and CFE certifications are not provided.