Zeeshan Shahid Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Saudi Arabia

Leading Risk Advisory with Forensic specialization in the Kingdom supporting internal audit, compliance, corporate governance and risk management functions solve complex challenges in the evolving commercial landscape.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Advising investors, founders, boards and executive management in strategy, governance, risk management, product design, product market fit and anti-fraud matters. Focusing on banks, fintechs and the startup ecosystem to deliver professional services excellence in a segment that needs to move fast but deliver real and sustainable success.

Pakistan

Supporting EY in consulting business development, assets creation, capacity development and service delivery with primary focus on fintechs and digital banks.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

From the ZSBC platform, I lead Fraud and Forensic investigations, internal control and SOX advisory, AML/CFT, Anti-Corruption, and anti financial crime experiences for organizations in public, private, multinational, multilateral agencies, government and other sectors. Bykea, one of the leading tech companies in Pakistan, and the associated investors continue to be my valued clients under contract with ZSBC with half of my time commitment with them.

Pakistan

Lead risk and compliance in a high growth tech startup environment to offer confidence without compromising pace. Contributed in expanding the FinTech offerings and reduced waste and fraud significantly to control the monthly burn and expand the financial runway.

As the leader for Forensic practice in Pakistan, I lead an experienced forensic services team that engages with a wide spectrum of fraud and irregularities, misconduct and disputes. Together, we deal with complex and sensitive matters and deliver factual insights to clients. We employ a wide range of tools and techniques which include computer forensic. We also perform Anti Bribery and Corruption consulting and reviews as well as financial crime advisory or reviews for financial institutions which include AML/CFT compliance reviews.Together with my risk advisory team, we also help organizations transform the ways they leverage people, technology, data, processes, and controls to manage operational risks and enhance performance. In the financial sector, we help organizations across the full spectrum of services. From governance and processes to technology and reporting. We advise clients in internal control and compliance-related matters including financial crime related regulatory compliance.As part of strategy consulting, I lead a team of consultants and together we help organizations make risk-informed strategic choices and respond to disruptions to enable growth while protecting reputation.

As the leader for Forensic practice in Pakistan, I lead an experienced forensic services team that engages with a wide spectrum of fraud and irregularities, misconduct and disputes. Together, we deal with complex and sensitive matters and deliver factual insights to clients. We employ a wide range of tools and techniques which include computer forensic. We also perform Anti Bribery and Corruption consulting and reviews as well as financial crime advisory or reviews for financial institutions which include AML/CFT compliance reviews.Together with my risk advisory team, we also help organizations transform the ways they leverage people, technology, data, processes, and controls to manage operational risks and enhance performance. In the financial sector, we help organizations across the full spectrum of services. From governance and processes to technology and reporting. We advise clients in internal control and compliance-related matters including financial crime related regulatory compliance.As part of strategy consulting, I lead a team of consultants and together we help organizations make risk-informed strategic choices and respond to disruptions to enable growth while protecting reputation.

Karachi, Pakistan

Continued running the forensic practice in Deloitte Pakistan, performing FCPA investigations and ABAC reviews for Deloitte US, Deloitte Norway, World Bank's project with Government of Sindh, and large State-Owned Entity in the FMCG sector. Led Anti-bribery and Corruption (ABAC) due diligence engagements in the pharmaceutical sector for Deloitte US. Led forensic investigations involving branchless banking systems.Started dedicated Consulting practice, playing a lead role in USAID Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP) under contract with USAID for Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, overseeing the project from Deloitte.Represented Pakistan on the Global Anti Corruption team and implemented the Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption program in Deloitte Pakistan. Designed accelerators and process enhancements that were leveraged by other countries as best-practice.

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsible for Forensic and Dispute Services engagements. Led the largest scope public sector forensic investigation of Pakistan Railways. Led FCPA investigations for Deloitte US in the pharmaceutical sector and examinations of corruption allegations in Afghanistan on behalf of Deloitte Norway in an aid organization. Performed Forensic Technology Assistance to a US based professional services firm for their mining sector client in Pakistan.

Karachi, Pakistan

Continued responsibilities in with focus on forensics and FCPA investigations, analytics, internal control consulting.Responsible for internal audit co-sourcing engagement of one of the largest fabric manufacturing and exporting company in Pakistan.Continued implementation, readiness assessment and audits for SOX based Internal Control (ICFR) guidelines issued by the Central Bank for leading commercial banks and DFIs in public and private sectors.

Continued AM level responsibilities.Responsible for Forensics and Data Analytics service lines. Carried out various forensic investigations in collaboration with Deloitte US.Assisted CFO and CEO and budget and financial analyses MIS preparation for local and global reporting.Implemented, performed readiness assessment services and audited SOX based Internal Control (ICFR) guidelines issued by the Central Bank for leading commercial banks and DFIs in public and private sectors. Designed and implemented top-down risk-based approach based on COSO framework in this regards.

M. Yousuf Adil Saleem & Co. Chartered Accountants, A member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Responsible for meeting statutory and client-imposed deadlines through motivating and developing staff, consistently achieving and surpassing Key Performance IndicatorsReporting to the Partner with responsibility for major multinational, aviation and energy sector clients and banking sector ICFR engagements.Responsible for consulting assignments for compliance with SOX-Based Internal Control Guidelines issued by SBP for Banks.As manager of learning function, responsible to be abreast of major developments in the knowledge infobases and keep all offices of the firm updated. As learning manager, also responsible to arrange for and facilitate in training sessions for all staff levels from Partner to probationer to ensure complete implementation of the global audit learning curriculum.

M. Yousuf Adil Saleem & Co. Chartered Accountants, A member firm of Deloitte Touche TohmatsuEarly promotion throughout the ranks from Junior to Supervisor.

Associate Chartered Accountant

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Master Of Science - Ms, Business Analytics, 3.54

A program that has technology and innovation at its core and skills-based approach to business analytics. Designed as per industry demand.

Master'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Fellow Chartered Accountant

B.Com., Commerce

Studied for undergraduate degree in Commerce.

Higher Secondary School Certificate, Engineering

Activities and Societies: Participated in internal events planning and management.Studied for Pre-Engineering Higher Secondary School.

Secondary School Certificate, Science

Activities and Societies: Participated actively in annual functions.Studied for Secondary School Certificate in Science group.