Wara Qamar, ACA

Chief Financial Officer at Kavak.com
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Urdu Full professional proficiency
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Credentials

  • chartered Accountant
    ICAP
    Jan, 2004
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Kavak.com
    • Mexico
    • Automotive
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      Proud to be part of an interesting deal where Middle East used car startup Carzaty was acquired by the soft bank backed, tech unicorn Kavak, Latam market leader in the used car space. An amazing journey from building Carzaty to leading a rigorous M&A due diligence to become part of Kavak. Now designing, building and leading financial operations of Kavak, along with the contribution in building up Kavak's infrastructure, customer journey and digital marketing setup in the region. Proud to be part of an interesting deal where Middle East used car startup Carzaty was acquired by the soft bank backed, tech unicorn Kavak, Latam market leader in the used car space. An amazing journey from building Carzaty to leading a rigorous M&A due diligence to become part of Kavak. Now designing, building and leading financial operations of Kavak, along with the contribution in building up Kavak's infrastructure, customer journey and digital marketing setup in the region.

  • Propel International
    • Dubai
    • Group Financial Controller
      • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

      Propel International is a global talent management solution provider with offices in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Spain, with it’s headquarter in UAE. I lead the global finance function. Propel International is a global talent management solution provider with offices in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Spain, with it’s headquarter in UAE. I lead the global finance function.

  • MHAO (Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba) Group
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Finance Director
      • May 2013 - Sep 2018

      Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba is a local group engaged in diversified industries and international brands like Technology (Xerox and Ricoh), Transportation (Avis) and Distribution and trading (Bosch). Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba is a local group engaged in diversified industries and international brands like Technology (Xerox and Ricoh), Transportation (Avis) and Distribution and trading (Bosch).

  • PwC
    • Professional Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assisstant Manager
      • Dec 2010 - Apr 2013

      Loved working at following clients. My clients are pre dominantly in retail and telecom sectors. Had great deal of exposure with local groups. Led external audits and managed team of up to 8 members. Rivoli GroupEastnetsOSNAl Ghurair GroupTiffany

    • Audit Supervisor
      • Sep 2006 - Nov 2010

      Learnt a great deal with the external audits at the following clients;Unilever Pakistan LimitedLotte Pakistan PTA LimitedGlaxo Smithkline Pakistan LimitedMitsubishi CorporationAL Ghazi tractors limitedLooked at their supply chain, sales and marketing function in depth. Evaluated financial controls, processes and systems.

Education

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
    CA, Accounting and Auditing
    2005 - 2010
  • Government college of Commerce
    Bacheolers in Commerce, Accounting and Auditing
    2005 - 2006
  • Beaconhouse School System
    Matric, Engineering
    1990 - 2002
  • PricewaterHouse Coopers
    IFRS training

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