Waseem Akbar I Aca

Waseem Akbar I ACA, FMVA, serves as the Director of Financial Planning, Business Insights & Analytics at VEON since May 2021, where responsibilities include driving the financial forecasting, budgeting, and business planning processes for 11 business units across various countries, along with management reporting and KPI framework development. Prior experience includes positions at Jazz (previously Mobilink) from July 2015 to May 2021, where significant accomplishments involved delivering PKR 6 billion in operational savings and leading financial analysis and project preparation for telecommunications spectrum acquisitions. Waseem began the career in auditing with EY and Grant Thornton LLP, advancing skills in engagement planning, internal control assessments, and compliance with international financial reporting standards. Academic credentials include ACA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, FMVA from the Corporate Finance Institute, and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Sargodha.