Zahirul Haque
Senior Manager Internal Audit at China Construction Bank (London) Limited- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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ICAEW
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesSep, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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China Construction Bank (London) Limited
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager Internal Audit
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Nov 2018 - Present
- Managed an end to end regulatory review and reporting of the financial crime framework covering governance/oversight, policies and procedures, Business wide risk assessment, client risk assessment & EDD, Transaction Monitoring and SARs. - Conducted a comprehensive review of culture the outputs of which have been implemented at a company wide level and shared with external parties including the FCA - Have provided support to 3 different heads of audit, the audit function and senior management at a time of significant business change and uncertainty Show less
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PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN LTD
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance, Operations, Membership and Development Manager
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Apr 2017 - Mar 2019
- Enhanced the financial stability of the organisation - through targeted membership drives (25% increase over 2 years) and 20% increase in income from donations - Provided a stronger administrative support for supporters and members leading to increased satisfaction scores, participation through social media and attendance at events - Project managed the set up of PSC's online shop - with new products stocked, displayed and marketed helping and contributing to 10% of overall income - Enhanced the financial stability of the organisation - through targeted membership drives (25% increase over 2 years) and 20% increase in income from donations - Provided a stronger administrative support for supporters and members leading to increased satisfaction scores, participation through social media and attendance at events - Project managed the set up of PSC's online shop - with new products stocked, displayed and marketed helping and contributing to 10% of overall income
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Al Rayan Bank
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Interim Head of Audit
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
Interim Head of Audit Reported to the Chairman of the Audit committee and dotted line to the CEO. Interim Head of Audit Reported to the Chairman of the Audit committee and dotted line to the CEO.
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Al Rayan Bank
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Risk Manager
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
- Set up strong risk and control framework through reviews and participation in committees as the Banks balance expanded 3 fold from 2012 - 2016- As secretary of the Bank's Operational Risk committee and Board Risk Committee, ensured the effective and timely escalation of actual and emerging risks- Reduced the capital requirements by over £15m, through professionally documented and comprehensive ICAAP and supporting business plan- Engendered stronger risk culture within the Bank through delivery of a series of half day risk training sessions to all members of staff and management Show less
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Audit Manager (Head of Audit)
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
- Head of Audit (perm and interim) - approved person CF28 and CF29 (2012-2016)- Led a high profile fraud investigation resulting in reduced loss of £1.5m, significant enhancements to operation and financial controls, and restored reputation with clients and the FCA.- Efficient and effective delivery of the annual audit plan over a two year period, providing support to the Audit committee including through change in business ownership
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Nationwide Building Society
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Auditor
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2009 - Dec 2012
Manage business audit teams covering regulatory projects, financial and operational management. Manage business audit teams covering regulatory projects, financial and operational management.
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Citi
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Manager
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2005 - 2009
Managed audits of Retail banking within Citi UK and Egg Banking (subsidiary) Managed audits of Retail banking within Citi UK and Egg Banking (subsidiary)
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AXA
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France
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Finance Analyst
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2002 - 2005
Developed framework for supporting commercial sales and growth of adviser network Developed framework for supporting commercial sales and growth of adviser network
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Haines Watts
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Auditor (Interim)
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Apr 2001 - Jul 2002
Internal audit reviews (operational and financial) delivered for Public sector clients. Internal audit reviews (operational and financial) delivered for Public sector clients.
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Alamo Rent A Car
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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400 - 500 Employee
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Finance Reconciliations - Project Lead
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Jan 2001 - Apr 2001
Successfully resolving $multi-million differences of accrued income for a car rental firm; Successfully resolving $multi-million differences of accrued income for a car rental firm;
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KPMG UK
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee Chartered Accountant
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Sep 1996 - Jan 2000
Audits of Financial Services and Small and Medium clients; corporate tax consultant Audits of Financial Services and Small and Medium clients; corporate tax consultant
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Education
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1991 - 1994
University of Leeds
BA, Economics & Management -
2004 - 2006
Loughborough University
MA, Islamic Banking, Finance & Management -
1986 - 1991
Loughborough Grammar School
A levels: Economics, Maths, Physics, General Studies
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