Shoaib Akhtar, Phd Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Nz

Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand

Systems design and maintenance Business performance reportingDesigning, developing, implementing and maintaining Finance & Business systemsSystem AccountingDashboard reportingFinancial transaction and process analysisUser liaison

Christchurch, New Zealand

Conducted research on investment decision making / business decision making (special focus on tourism commercial accommodation sector such as motel) where I applied my in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance, and international research experience on trade and investment and business decision making. - Examined factors influencing business decision making - Analyzed structure of the business, validated and documented business requirements and identified critical problems. - Assessed the changing needs of the business. - Analyzed financial, locational, agglomeration and non-financial crucial issues of a business through business data analytical tools and software. - Modelled business processes and identified opportunities for improvements​.- Stakeholder consultation of all the levels. - Developed detailed strategies for the businesses. -

Tcb Bhaban, 1 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka.

• Research design on international trade negotiations, trade agreements, policy advocacy, trade in services, tourism, WTO issues and conducting research on specific topics using Econometrics Model and Trade related software. • Develop policies and administer programs to promote business investment • Conducting needs-based research and training programs on foreign trade and investment, WTO issues, trade in services, international economics, etc. to enhance the capacity and efficiency of government and private sector officials. • Plan development projects and co-ordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of business associations and government agencies• Design market research questionnaires and conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract investment. • Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development.• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval• Development, maintenance and strengthening of liaison with different stakeholders including government departments, trade associations, multilateral agencies and experts to strengthen training and research activities. • Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.• Providing research on General Agreement on “Trade in Services” and Tourism.

Tcb Bhaban, 1 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka

BFTI is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) organization created by the government’s Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the private sector, with a mandate to offer research, training, policy advocacy, consultancy and education on international trade. As part of my job responsibility I provide research assistance on international trade agreements, trade negotiations, trade policy analysis, trade in services, tourism etc. I provide policy advice and research support to the MoC through BFTI in order to strengthen its position in international trade negotiations. I am heavily involved in providing research and policy support to the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) on Trade in services issues. My portfolio includes but is not limited to; support to University of Dhaka in tourism policy planning through Center for Tourism, support to develop tourism research of University of Dhaka, support to MoC and TPSP in preparation of Comprehensive Trade Policy (CTP) of Bangladesh (including tourism chapter/ trade in services), support to the MoC in preparing the country position for the WTO 9th Ministerial Conference, assistance in preparation of observations by the MoC on Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) prepared by the World Bank, policy support to the MoC on contemporary issues related to Ready Made Garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, input to the MoC on several ongoing trade policy and bilateral, regional and multilateral trade issues (for instance, Canada-Bangladesh trade and economic relation, UAE-Bangladesh trade relation, Bhutan-Bangladesh, BIMSTEC trade facilitation, SAARC etc.), assistance in preparation of Bangladesh’s request list under GATS, feedback to the MoC on Bangladesh’s position on mode 4 of the GATS, Services Waiver etc.

Tcb Bhaban, 1 Kawran Bazar Dhaka

Providing research assistance on tourism, international trade negotiations, trade agreements, policy advocacy, trade in services, WTO issues and conducting research on specific topics using Econometrics Model and Trade related software.Providing assistance in needs-based training programs on foreign trade and investment, WTO issues, trade in services, international economics, etc. to enhance the capacity and efficiency of government and private sector officials.Development, maintenance and strengthening of liaison with different stakeholders including government departments, trade associations, multilateral agencies and experts to strengthen research activities. Exploring joint training possibilities with international and local trade bodies and research institutes.Providing research on General Agreement on “Trade in Services” and research support to Center for Tourism, University of Dhaka.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Worked as a portfolio analyst with the IT and MIS team to develop business analysis models.• Assisted management information systems (MIS) team to improve user experience (UX) and UAT of ERP. • Developed risk management strategies and provided decisions and analysis on risk management techniques.• Investment analysis, portfolio management and commodity market and derivatives trading • Commodity Trading: Expert in sugar trading in international/ local market, sugar business process and excellent relationship with global traders like; Cargill, Wilmar, Louis Dreyfus, ED&F Mann, Bunge, V&A Commodities, Olam, Agrocorp Noble Group etc.• Providing analysis on commodity market and trading (NYSE # 11 / Raw Sugar and Liffe # 5) on that basis. • Trading derivatives and providing analysis on derivatives and factors effecting international market, hedging decisions, development of overall risk management techniques, maintaining international network and dealing the foreign delegates.• Portfolio Management: Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Limited and Service Engine Limited (Dhaka Stock Exchange Portfolio)• Analysed active and proposed projects to determine feasibility, risk and return.• Monitored and analysed financial and operational data to support decision making of FMCG. • Project/business analysis of Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery from the accounts and finance department. *AML is one of the biggest conglomerates of Bangladesh and I worked for some of their units such as the Coca Cola, AML Sugar Refinery and the corporate unit.**I got the opportunity to work with the top-level management and I worked with the Deputy Managing Director of Abdul Monem Limited under his direct supervision and learn about business leadership. Also worked directly with the CEO of AM Sugar Refinery and the turnover of that unit was more than $100 million.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Phd, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Accounting & Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Connecting Future, The British Council, Bangladesh Voice of Business, University of Dhaka The Business Castle.

Higher Secondary Certificate (Hsc), Business Studies