- Chartered Professional accountant with diversified experience in financial accounting, reporting, compliance and auditing including Middle East & Africa and North American region. - Experience spanning over almost a decade including controllership experience in North American environment and diversified auditing experience within variety of industries including insurance, hospitality, real estate, non for profit, manufacturing, retail and distribution, aviation and pharmaceutical.- Proven track record of strategy development, improving the control environment and implementing the best practices to improve on the bottom line.- Successfully completed various projects including auditing engagements (with big 4 firms) as well as providing consultation to the industry clients to small and medium sized organizations regarding accounting department setup, establishing internal control environment, internal audit planning and implementation, and corporate taxation strategies.- This breadth of experience has allowed Zia to develop a thorough understanding of GAAS and multiple financial reporting frameworks including IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP, and NPO accounting and their implementation within the private and public sector.- Zia also provides coaching and training sessions to local and internationally qualified accountants, helping professionals to excel in their career path.- Approved CPA mentor with the CPA Canada.- Professional memberships: Chartered Professional Accountant, (CPA) CanadaCertified General Accountant, (CGA Ontario) CanadaAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants - fellow member, ACCA United Kingdom