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Affan Usmani

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Driven professional with strategic leadership and organisational management skills, complemented by strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates proficiency in team collaboration and project execution. Poised to deliver impactful results and drive success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Independent Consultant

Self-Employed
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2024 - Current
  • Undertook financial analysis to guide budget planning and investment decisions.
  • Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement methods.
  • Developed comprehensive business strategies to deliver client objectives.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify potential growth opportunities.
  • Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.
  • Collaborated with variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
  • Enhanced client understanding of market trends, leading to informed decision making.
  • Initiated cost-saving measures by evaluating and improving operational processes.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring timely completion and quality control.
  • Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
  • Facilitated successful negotiations between conflicting parties, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
  • Conducted studies focused on analysing current strategies and evaluating feasibility and potential results of proposals.

Director

Protiviti
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2017 - 10.2024
  • Led Banking and Financial Services Industry (BFSI) practice, managing portfolio of USD 3.5 Million.
  • Identified, developed, and converted new business leads, significantly contributing to revenue growth.
  • Ensured delivery of high-quality services and solutions to clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
  • Supervised staff training programs with focus on skill enhancement.
  • Identified and capitalized on growth opportunities in market.
  • Drove process improvements, optimized workflow efficiency.
  • Fostered positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Optimized resource allocation to maximize productivity.
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
  • Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
  • Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organizational success.
  • Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones.
  • Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
  • Managed team of 20 professionals, overseeing their development and performance to maintain high standards of deliverables.
  • Engaged primarily in delivering complex projects covering Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process Improvement, Operations, and Finance activities.
  • Clientele included Banks, Digital Banks, Capital Market Companies, Investment Companies, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Insurance Companies, Financing Companies, and Fintech.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with C-Suite executives, Audit Committees, Compliance Committees, Risk Committees, and Boards of Directors.
  • Fostered collaborative team environment, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.

Member, Compliance Committee

Alistithmar Capital
12.2012 - 10.2017
  • Periodically oversee organization's compliance efforts with respect to its code of business conduct and ethics and relevant laws, regulations or other legal standards
  • Review and recommend Compliance Policies and procedures, that establish permanent and effective Compliance function, for Board approval
  • Ensure that Compliance Officer and Compliance department are appropriately resourced and have access to all of organization's records
  • Review periodic reports from Head of Compliance
  • Report to and coordinate with Audit Committee regarding regulatory compliance matters
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Audit Committee Secretary

Alistithmar Capital
10.2010 - 10.2017
  • Managed committee meeting schedules, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Drafted detailed minutes for improved record keeping.
  • Facilitated effective communication between committee members to enhance teamwork.
  • Developed comprehensive agenda with key discussion points.
  • Reviewed and edited committee documents for accuracy and completeness, ensuring quality assurance.
  • Updated committee members on developments via regular emails thus promoting team collaboration.
  • Collaborated with other secretarial staff to provide unified assistance to all committees within organisation.
  • Handled confidential information discretely, preserving integrity of committee activities.
  • Coordinated logistics for meetings, enhancing efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with statutory requirements through diligent oversight of procedures.
  • Followed up on action items from previous meetings leading timely implementation of decisions made.
  • Compiled annual reports, providing comprehensive overview of year's activities.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.

Head of Internal Audit

Alistithmar Capital
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.2010 - 10.2017
  • Reporting directly to Audit Committee of Board and administratively to Chief Executive Officer
  • Key job duties comprise of designing and implementing organization's Internal Audit Plan; reporting audit results to audit committee on periodic basis; continually identify activities subject to audit, audit risk assessment; and lead and evaluate Internal Audit staff and resources
  • Manage Internal Audit department Budget
  • Perform investigations and special projects at request of senior management and Audit Committee
  • As member Management Committee, review Mutual Funds periodic and annual Financial Statements for completeness and accuracy and whether they were prepared in line with reporting framework and applicable Laws and Regulations
  • Implemented post-audit survey of auditees to gauge customer satisfaction
  • Redesigned audit report format and audit ratings system
  • Support management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures
  • Report internal control issues to management and supply comprehensive recommendations to mitigate associated risks
  • Articulate and communicate audit results, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management through written reports and oral presentations
  • Developed uniform system of electronic work-papers and documentation
  • Implemented process of continuous monitoring of audit findings
  • Meet with auditees to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps and workflow inefficiencies
  • Periodic review of financial statements and finance reports prepared by management for Company and Mutual Funds
  • Review of finance activities following periodic audit plan for various processes: e.g.
  • Financial reporting, budgeting and control
  • Review of underlying accounting records, e.g.
  • General ledger, subsidiary books of record, trial balance, period closing controls and process etc., are in line with requirements and sufficient to provide audit evidence for internal and external requirements
  • Periodic review of accounting policies and procedures followed and ensure compliance with SOCPA reporting framework and where needed under International Financial Reporting Standards
  • In addition, ensure that finance is in compliance with Capital Market Authority and Group Reporting requirements

Miscellaneous Positions

KPMG
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Work included planning, performance, co-ordination and finalization of internal audits, special assignments, agreed upon procedures, regulatory inspections and reviewing and establishing policies and business procedures with emphasis on development of Finance Department Policies and Procedures
  • Was deputed as Finance Lead for overseas client entering Saudi market
  • Responsibilities included setting up Finance Department in line with Group requirements and local Laws and regulations
  • Wide experience was spread over manufacturing, telecom, trading and financial sector organizations in capacity of team leader
  • Representative clienteles experience is Etihad Etisalat Co. Ltd (Mobily), Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (Scotland), Capital Markets Authority (CMA) KSA, SAIB BNP Paribas Asset Management, Rana Investment Company, Arabia Insurance Cooperative Company, Al Alamiya for Cooperative Insurance Company
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Miscellaneous Positions

PricewaterouseCoopers (PwC)
Karachi
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Experience in Assurance and Business Advisory Services (ABAS) Group enabled development of comprehensive understanding of competitive and regulatory environments including accounting and internal control systems in financial sector, manufacturing and service-related industries
  • Representative clienteles experience are: MCB Bank Limited, Bank Al Habib Limited, KASB Bank Limited, KASB Securities Limited, UBL Fund Managers, Adamjee Insurance Limited, Otsuka Pakistan Limited, Dadex Eternit Limited, Clariant Pakistan Limited
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom
2006

Skills

  • Accounting and finance operations
  • Financial audits: internal and external
  • Financial analysis and management
  • Business planning and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Consulting
  • Team building and training
  • Leadership influence
  • Presentation excellence
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Governance knowledge
  • Compliance awareness
  • Stakeholder communication

Accomplishments

  • Trusted relationships and credibility at all organizational levels especially with executive management and Board of Directors.
  • Promoted to Head of Internal Audit after 14 months of employment.
  • Developed, implemented and managed a robust Internal Audit function.
  • Audit plan execution, presentation, and communication based on enterprise risk assessment and risk-based methodology.
  • Active participation in various management committees.
  • Integrally involved in the seamless and successful merger of Alistithmar Capital with SAIB BNP Paribas Asset Management.
  • Managed a major project involving update of all policies (including development of new policies) across the organization.
  • Managed development and implementation of organization-wide Delegations of Authority Manual and Matrix.
  • Meet deadlines on a continuous basis.

Custom

  • Family and childcare
  • Sports
  • Reading
  • Cooking

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/30/84
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Marital status: Married

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Self-Employed
10.2024 - Current

Director

Protiviti
10.2017 - 10.2024

Member, Compliance Committee

Alistithmar Capital
12.2012 - 10.2017

Audit Committee Secretary

Alistithmar Capital
10.2010 - 10.2017

Head of Internal Audit

Alistithmar Capital
10.2010 - 10.2017

Miscellaneous Positions

KPMG
06.2007 - 10.2010

Miscellaneous Positions

PricewaterouseCoopers (PwC)
08.2004 - 06.2007

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Affan Usmani