Babar Ali Email & Phone Number

Paris, Fr, Fr

* Overseeing $400m P&C and Healthcare insurance operations and $500m AUM*Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team:- Strategy development & implementation- IFRS 17 implementation lead- FP&A: Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting (financial planning & analysis)- Investments & ALM - Tax accounting* Strong P&C Insurance experience* Review M&A opportunities * Staff management and leadership of finance professionals across 3 geographical regions* Responsible for setting key parameters utilised in setting budgets and forecasts in line with the organisations strategy in addition to reviewing detailed plans* Execute actuarial analysis and manage technical reserves - Review technical reserves on a monthly basis - Conduct actuarial pricing exercises with internal and external actuaries to test and ensure the adequacy of pricing and profitability - Oversee taxation, CBCR, Transfer Pricing* Perform reviews of the reinsurance program of the organisation to ensure the adequacy of the program in place and its cost effectiveness* Liaise with intermediaries to manage relationships and credit control ratios* Member of the Executive Committee, permanently invited to board of directors meetings, Audit Committee and Investment and ALM committee* Overseeing Information Technology, Information (IT), execution of long term IT Plan and Information Security* Overseeing digital road map of the entity

Paris, Fr, Fr

* Support the development of long-term organisational strategy* Lead business development and digital Omni strategy of the company* Developing long term business opportunities and partnerships* Identify threats and opportunities* Align departmental goals, processes and resource allocation with the organisational strategy and ensuing cross collaboration* Conduct research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders* Assess market trends and competitors* Present findings, projections and recommended actions* Plan, implement and manage proposed recommendations and projects* Monitor and reporting on projects* Support and guide senior executive decision-making processes* Support in risk appetite and risks assessment for insurance, financial and operational risk• Perform market research, industry trend and competitors’ analysis• Established the risk appetite for the organisation in alignment with AXA’s risk management framework• Reviewed investments ensuring that the overall allocation was aligned to risk appetite and regulations in addition to stress testing the effectiveness of the portfolio• Completed risk assessments and developed strategies to mitigate risks in addition to developing a sophisticated risk management framework and risk appetite• Regularly reviewed the solvency position, solvency projections and associated stress testing

Paris, Fr, Fr

* Creating and reviewing regulatory compliance documentation* Coordinating the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures resulting from new laws and regulations* Applying and interpreting audit and compliance requirements for various departments* Working closely with the compliance director and other senior executives* Designing and coordinating the preparation and ongoing review of policies, procedures, training materials and other communication tools to ensure departments meet compliance requirements* Coordinating regulatory exams and internal business unit audits* Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls* Establishing self-audit and compliance monitoring programs* Reviewing and assessing potential fraud activity and developing fraud detection tools* Filing regulatory reports and other documentation* Coordinating rollout and training of new or updated policies and directives when required

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• Worked in Assurance and Advisory services delivering assurance and advisory mainly to financial services entities (ECM, M&A, due diligence)• Designed audit strategies in addition to planning and executing audits which included time and cost budgets across multiple projects simultaneously• Engagement management, client relationship management, on-job training and professional development of staff, co-ordination with professionals in various fields like legal, actuarial and IT experts and decision-making for resolution of critical reportable matters.• Managed large audit teams with responsibility for reviewing audit work and consultation with management on accounting issues and assisting with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Framework (IFRS).• Project management - establishing project plans, creating budgets, monitoring costs against the budget, billing the clients, ensuring timely recovery of outstanding invoices and ensuring the engagements are completed as planned and generate positive margins for the firm.

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Executive Communication Development

Executive Development Program

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Cpa (Aust)

Acma, Management Accounting, Financial Strategy, Business Management

Chartered Global Management Accountant (Cgma)

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