Syed Zain Ali Hamadani
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience specializing in compliance, risk management, internal audit, and financial governance . Proven expertise in IFRS conversion, forensic audits, and financial controls , optimizing business processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at leading corporate investigations, procurement risk assessments, and financial audits , delivering cost-saving and efficiency-driven solutions. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen organizational governance and mitigate financial risks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager Compliance & Internal Audit
Zong, China Mobile Pakistan
07.2024 - Current
- Led procurement oversight initiatives , implementing a risk assessment framework that optimized vendor selection, reduced procurement risks by 20% , and ensured cost-effective, high-quality procurement.
- Conducted forensic audits and corporate investigations , resolving 95% of whistleblower cases , enhancing transparency and governance.
- Performed internal control assessments across multiple departments, ensuring 100% compliance with the COSO Framework and reducing operational risk exposure by 15% .
Webinars Lead and Content Developer
Alison Publishers
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Developed and published over 200+ educational content pieces, increasing engagement by 40%, while consistently meeting brand and industry standards
- Led content quality control, utilizing Grammarly and internal review tools to proofread and edit publications, reducing content errors by 95% weekly and improving readability scores by 30%
Senior Business Analyst
Hyphen Consultancy
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Conducted high-impact audits for major oil & gas clients (ENI, Premier Oil, KUFPEC), identifying financial discrepancies and recommending cost-saving measures exceeding $1M annually .
- Designed and implemented finance business processes and internal controls for Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS), reducing compliance processing time by 30% .
- Executed internal audits for Honda Avenue , leading to a 10% reduction in asset management costs and strengthening risk mitigation strategies.
- Contributed to the first-time IFRS adoption for three Limited Liability companies in KSA , ensuring seamless financial reporting alignment.
Audit Trainee
A.F. Ferguson and Co.
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted cross-industry audits , developing expertise in emerging audit trends and compliance best practices .
- Strengthened client partnerships by understanding industry-specific business needs and delivering tailored audit solutions.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Skans College of Accountancy
Certified Accounting Technician -
Beaconhouse Informatics
Skills
- Financial Compliance & Risk Management (IFRS, SOCPA, COSO Framework)
- Internal Audit & Corporate Investigations
- Forensic Auditing & Fraud Detection
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Procurement Oversight & Vendor Risk Management
- Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Visio)
- Oracle ERP & Financial Systems
Professional Highlights
- Led a successful IFRS conversion from SOCPA standards for multiple KSA-based clients, ensuring seamless compliance.
- Conducted Pakistan's first internal audit survey (2015) and co-organized Pakistan's first Internal Audit Summit (2016) through Hyphen Consultancy.
- Spearheaded the launch of Embedded Risk annual self-inspection at Zong, CMPak, improving risk visibility and mitigation in 2024.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
ISO 37301: Compliance Management
Timeline
Assistant Manager Compliance & Internal Audit
Zong, China Mobile Pakistan
07.2024 - Current
Webinars Lead and Content Developer
Alison Publishers
12.2019 - 04.2024
Senior Business Analyst
Hyphen Consultancy
02.2013 - 10.2019
Audit Trainee
A.F. Ferguson and Co.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Skans College of Accountancy
Certified Accounting Technician -
Beaconhouse Informatics
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