Afa Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad Caf Mipa

Chief Accountant at Nakheel

Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad has a strong background in accounting and auditing, with experience in various roles and companies. Hafiz Zaheer is currently working as a Chief Accountant at Nakheel since April 2023, responsible for managing financial records and ensuring compliance with regulations. Prior to that, they worked at Nakheel as a VAT Accountant from September 2022 to April 2023. From January 2020 to August 2022, Hafiz worked as an Assistant Manager at AKA MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY LLC, where they contributed to the firm's tax advisory services. Hafiz Zaheer also served as a Senior Tax Associate at the same company from July 2018 to December 2019. Before joining AKA, Hafiz gained experience at Crowe Mak as a Senior Audit Associate for six months in 2018. From June 2015 to December 2017, they worked as a Senior Audit Associate at Horwath Hussain Chaudhury & Co., contributing to auditing projects. Hafiz started their career as an Audit Associate at the same company from June 2014 to May 2015. Additionally, they had the opportunity to be the CEO of Almadina Flex Printers from November 2012 to May 2014, where they demonstrated their leadership and management skills.

Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad CAF, AFA, MIPA has a diverse educational background. Hafiz Zaheer started their education by obtaining a Hafiz e Quran degree from Tanzeem ul Madaris in 2003. Following this, they completed their high school education at Govt Islamia High School New Campus, Okara in the field of Science. Hafiz Zaheer then pursued pre-medical studies at District Public School & College, Okara from 2007 to 2009, earning an FSc. degree.

In 2013, Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad enrolled at the University of the Punjab and completed a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences in 2014. Hafiz Zaheer continued their education in the field of accounting by attending the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan from 2012 to 2017, where they obtained the Chartered Accountant degree with a specialization in auditing.

Seeking further specialization in accounting, Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad obtained an AFA MIPA certification from The Institute of Financial Accountants in April 2021. Additionally, they hold an associate's degree in accounting from ACCA, which they completed from 2022 to 2023.

In terms of additional certifications, Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad has completed various courses on LinkedIn, including "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)," "QuickBooks and Excel: Importing and Exporting Transactions," "Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling," "Corporate Financial Statement Analysis," "Excel for Business Analysts," "Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions," "Learning Video Production and Editing," and "SAP ERP Essential Training." Hafiz Zaheer also completed a course on "Creating Your Personal Brand" on LinkedIn in August 2020. Furthermore, they have obtained a Certificate in Accounting & Finance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, although the exact completion date is not provided.

Overall, Hafiz Zaheer Ahmad CAF, AFA, MIPA has a comprehensive educational background, combining studies in Islamic studies, science, social sciences, and accounting. Hafiz Zaheer has also consistently pursued further professional development through certifications and courses to enhance their skills in areas such as time management, financial modeling, and personal branding.

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Timeline

  • Chief Accountant

    April, 2023 - present

  • VAT Accountant

    September, 2022