Azher is the Founder & Managing Partner of the firm and a seasoned financial and business advisor with over two decades of experience in financial reporting, corporate finance, taxation, enterprise risk management, governance, and strategic business advisory. Throughout his distinguished career, he has advised publicly listed companies, private enterprises, and multinational organizations on strengthening financial performance, enhancing governance frameworks, and achieving sustainable business growth.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Director, Azher combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver practical, value-driven solutions. His extensive experience spans financial management, regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, financial modelling, and business transformation, enabling organizations to improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and make informed strategic decisions.
Educational & Professional Qualifications
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
- Associate Public Finance Accountant (APFA)
Professional Experience
- Over 20 years of professional experience in financial reporting, accounting, taxation, financial management, and business advisory services.
- Successfully advised numerous publicly listed companies and private organizations across a broad range of industries.
- Leads complex advisory engagements involving financial reporting, taxation, corporate finance, governance, and business transformation initiatives.
- Extensive experience in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, feasibility studies, and strategic financial planning.
- Assisted organizations in designing and strengthening enterprise risk management frameworks and internal control systems.
- Developed IFRS-aligned accounting policies, financial reporting frameworks, budgeting manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for leading organizations.
- Conducted organizational GAP assessments and benchmarked governance and financial processes against industry best practices.
- Delivered advisory services on cost optimization, pricing strategies, profitability improvement, and financial performance enhancement.
- Provided technical accounting and advisory support on international engagements in collaboration with KPMG Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Extensive experience in evaluating and improving corporate governance structures, financial reporting systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Financial Reporting (IFRS)
- Corporate Finance & Financial Management
- Strategic Business Advisory
- Tax Advisory & Compliance
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Internal Controls & Corporate Governance
- Financial Modelling & Business Valuation
- Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
- Feasibility Studies & Investment Analysis
- Cost Optimization & Profitability Improvement
- Policy, SOP & Governance Framework Development
- Business Process Improvement
- GAP Analysis & Organizational Transformation
- Board Advisory & Corporate Leadership
