Muhammad Saad Altaf
Educationist
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
INTERESTS I have been most interested in the Business Strategy and Business Improvement areas of
the corporate world. This is the reason why I am teaching ACCA's P3 Business Analysis
since 2008. This has been my passion. Hundreds of Students have been through my
classrooms. I remain updated with all the market moves and counter moves in terms of
strategic choices and actions that take place, affecting the widest-stakeholders.
Business Management and Strategy i.e., CFAP 03, is build around the areas
where I excel and have very strong concept base along with a good exposure.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Islamic Studies - Subject Expert
ARTT CSS Academy
Karachi
2020.07 - Current
Leading the team of Islamic Studies, including
Extensive work on Quran, Sunnah & Fiqh, its meaning, thematic translation, contemporary commentary and memory aids.
Senior Lecturer & Former Principal - ACCA Wing
ARTT Business School
Karachi
2016.04 - Current
Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for the exams and practical life.
Hired and trained Teaching Assistants & Faculty Members for quality teaching and results.
Advised on department hiring actions to help build cohesive and successful lecturing team.
Senior Lecturer
Abeel School of Accountancy
Karachi
2019.01 - Current
ACCA Strategic Business Leader (Case Study exam)
ACCA Business & Technology
ACCA Ethics, Governance & Risk Management
Senior Lecturer
Mirchawala Hub of Accountancy
Karachi
2016.07 - 2018.03
ACCA - Governance, Risk & Ethics
ACCA - Business Analysis
Lecturer
KnS School of Business Studies
Karachi
2012.07 - 2016.05
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning in ACCA, CIMA & CA programs.
Associate
A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
Karachi
2010.02 - 2012.04
Providing ongoing assurance and advisory services to clients regarding compliance with corporate governance laws and regulatory requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan;
Carrying out annual audits and half yearly reviews in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as applicable in Pakistan and directives issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan;
Evaluating internal control systems and risk management procedures, identifying weaknesses therein and making recommendations to management and Continuous professional development with regard to accounting and auditing standard.
Consultant and Trainer
SAFE Consultants
Karachi
2012.06 - 2013.12
Leading clients on assignments of Business Process Change and IT improvements.
Visiting Lecturer
Mindset Institute
Karachi
2011.07 - 2014.12
Leading CMA-USA Part 1's allocated areas in different campuses of the institute.
Visiting Lecturer
IFAS - Institute of Finance and Accounting Sciences
Hyderabad
2011.01 - 2011.06
Subjects of Financial Management & Governance, Risk and Ethics.
Visiting Faculty & Academic Coordinator
Anees Hussain's Way
Karachi
2009.06 - 2010.07
ACCA - CAT Papers including Financial Accounting and Business Management.
Education
ACCA - Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 2007.07 - 2009.12
Equivalence of CA Intermediate - Auditing & Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi 2007.07 - 2009.12
Intermediate - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Govt. Dehli College
Karachi 2005.07 - 2007.06
Matriculation - Computer Science
St. Lawrence's Boys' School
Karachi 2003.04 - 2005.06
Skills
Academic research
Classroom lecturing
Curriculum Development
Online content delivery
Student advisement
Academic writing
Class management
Learning Management Systems
Lesson Planning
Online lectures
Student counseling
Accomplishments
- My subjects include Business Management and Strategic Planning.
- Lecturer My key subjects were Business Management, Ethics, Governance and Risk management.
- Senior Faculty Member - CMA USA My key subject areas were Internal Controls, IT, RIsk Management, Management Accounting and Financial Management.
- Associate I worked as an Associate in ABAS group of A.
- F.
- Ferguson & Co.
- My key responsibilities include:.
- Providing ongoing assurance and advisory services to clients regarding compliance with corporate governance laws and regulatory requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan;.
- Carrying out annual audits and half yearly reviews in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as applicable in Pakistan and directives issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan;.
- Evaluating internal control systems and risk management procedures, identifying weaknesses therein and making recommendations to management and Continuous professional development with regard to accounting and auditing standard.
- Lecturer My subjects were Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Ethics and Financial Management.
- Consultant My key roles were regarding business process improvements at the clients including IT specific controls Muhammad Saad Altaf Muhammad Saad Altaf 1 Academic Coordinator My responsibilities mainly included designing the batch planners, selecting and finalizing the teachers.
- Another role was giving lectures to Financial Accounting and Business Management students.
Timeline
Islamic Studies - Subject Expert
ARTT CSS Academy
2020.07 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Abeel School of Accountancy
2019.01 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Mirchawala Hub of Accountancy
2016.07 - 2018.03
Senior Lecturer & Former Principal - ACCA Wing
ARTT Business School
2016.04 - Current
Lecturer
KnS School of Business Studies
2012.07 - 2016.05
Consultant and Trainer
SAFE Consultants
2012.06 - 2013.12
Visiting Lecturer
Mindset Institute
2011.07 - 2014.12
Visiting Lecturer
IFAS - Institute of Finance and Accounting Sciences
2011.01 - 2011.06
Associate
A.F.Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants
2010.02 - 2012.04
Visiting Faculty & Academic Coordinator
Anees Hussain's Way
2009.06 - 2010.07
ACCA - Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2007.07 - 2009.12
Equivalence of CA Intermediate - Auditing & Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
2007.07 - 2009.12
Intermediate - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Govt. Dehli College
2005.07 - 2007.06
Matriculation - Computer Science
St. Lawrence's Boys' School
2003.04 - 2005.06