Executive Director - Private Equity

• Mar 2022 - Present

Director - Investment Management

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

Senior Manager, Investment Management

• Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

Manager, Transaction Advisory Sevices

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Assistant Manager [TS], Transaction Advisory Services

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2016

As a Senior Executive within the Transaction Support team, I participate in due diligence and other engagements related to transactions involving private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. I analyze the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management. I work effectively as a team member by demonstrating commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. I help to create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and support their development.

Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2015

Analysed and evaluated target’s industry, corporate culture, regulatory issues, quality of earnings, assets, revenue streams and cost drivers to identify any business, operational and financial impact on the potential deal.Reviewed management, tax and statutory financial data and interviewed Targets’ personnel and executives to identify issues impacting deal structure and purchase price.Led a team of two to four members to perform financial due diligence on each in-bound and out-bound project.Reviewed sales and purchase agreements for buyers, and commented on the status of condition precedents based on the results of our due diligence.Reviewed financial data and highlighted key deal issues such as negotiation points and technical accounting matters that have impacts on the purchase price for purchasers.Evaluated and provided comments on potential synergies and integration costs on client’s business valuation.Collaborated with cross-functional teams across both domestic and international markets to lead the clearance for complex transactions.Created and/or commented on business/investment valuations, forecasts/budgets and pro forma financials.Created deal memos and client presentations.Facilitated and managed the deal execution process among bankers, lawyers, clients and various counterparties.Developed and implemented a centralized strategy to cross sell various advisory services during transaction cycle.Worked on feasibility studies and created financial models for various clients.Assisted in carrying out restructuring / carve-out of businesses.Trained staff in mandatory transaction courses.

Senior, Assurance

• Apr 2008 - Nov 2011

My experience in the Audit department encompasses:* Audit planning, direction, supervision, review and finalization of audit assignments according to Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology* Understanding and assessment of accounting and internal control environment of the clients and reporting thereon.* Examination and analysis of accounting and financial records of the clients.* Professional development of subordinate staff.* Providing accounting advisory services to clients, in particular, for the preparation of financial statements in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), relevant local laws and practices.* Preparation and presentation of audit deliverables to the clients.Some of my major FIDS assignments include:* An independent forensic review/investigation into various purchases during a review period extending up to 15 months, for an International Support Agency based in Afghanistan.* An independent corporate/integrity due diligence of a contractor and its owner based on publicly available information and discreet inquiries, on behalf of an International Support Agency.* An investigation for a multinational company based on allegations from a whistle-blower in respect of non-compliance of company’s business integrity guidelines, unapproved/undocumented business arrangements with the distributors, unethical/illegal practices followed in dealings with the government authorities and non-justifiable compensation being paid to the distributors.* An investigation for a multinational company based on allegations from a whistle-blower in respect of misappropriation of funds/products by the sales staff in collusion with the distributors.* A fraud investigation against alleged procurement fraud (including vendors’ background verification) relating to Pakistan operations of foreign companies.* Various dispute resolution assignments.