Basit Sameer

Basit Sameer has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Basit currently works as the Senior Vice President Finance at MVX, a B2B online booking platform for shipping and related services. In this role, they are responsible for heading the finance function and connecting partners across the globe with medium to large-scale businesses.

Prior to joining MVX, Basit worked as the Vice President of Finance/CFO at GOKADA, a SuperApp for Nigeria. Basit then transitioned to the role of Vice President of Finance and Operations/COO before leaving the company.

Before their time at GOKADA, Basit served as the Vice President of Finance and Legal at CARS45, an automotive trading company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Basit led the finance and legal functions, handling various financial matters and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Basit also has experience working as an Independent Financial Consultant and has worked at FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd in Pakistan as the Unit Head (VP) of the Expense Control Unit. In this role, they focused on cost rationalization and minimizing expenses through cost-benefit analysis and procurement planning.

Additionally, Basit worked at PaxOcean as the Group Financial Planning and Reporting Lead, overseeing corporate financial planning and reporting for a shipbuilding group in the APAC region. Basit was also responsible for project costing, risk assessment, and contract review.

Basit's early career includes roles at PwC, where they worked as Assistant Manager in taxation and legal services, handling compliance, advisory work, and due diligence assignments. Basit also worked as a Senior Associate/Audit Assistant, gaining expertise in review and audits of manufacturing and service industries.

Overall, Basit's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, legal matters, cost optimization, and planning in various industries and countries.

Basit Sameer completed their Chartered Accountant degree in Accountancy and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan from 2003 to 2009. Prior to that, they obtained an Intermediate in Computer Sciences degree from Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) from 2001 to 2002.