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Abdul is founder of LEXICON and is an experienced professional having diversified experience in the field of accounting, finance, Financial Modeling, teaching and training. He is also serving as Regional Director of Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)-UK for Pakistan an organization founded in 1916 having presence in more than 80 counties. He had been teaching as an adjunct faculty member in University of the Punjab and PAC Group. Academically he is Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK Finalist, Advanced Financial Modeler (AFM) by Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), Associate Member of Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) UK, Member of Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Australia, Master of Science in Economics and Master of Philosophy in Management Sciences.

Mr. Asif is a thorough professional Accountant having more than 17 years of working experience, includes 12 years of extensive experience in Oil & Gas Exploration & Development sector. He has an organized approach with good communication skills, which enables candidates to learn effectively. He had worked in different areas like Financial Reporting & Budgeting, General Accounting, Joint venture, Payroll & HR. Professionally he is:

• Fellow Member of ICMAP | (FCMA)
• Microsoft Certified Trainer |(MCT)
• Member of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Trainer | (IAMCT)
• Microsoft Certified Power BI | (70-778 & 70-779)
• Microsoft Certified System Associate for BI Reporting | (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Professional | (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Office Specialist for Excel | (MOS)
• Certified Financial Modeling Fundamental | Modano
• Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB) | Toastmasters International
• Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) | Toastmasters International

Areas of Expertise:

• Expert in Financial Modeling, Forecasting & Feasibility Reports
• Extensive experience in Budgeting & Reporting section
• Specialist in structuring MS Excel based Dashboards & interactive charts
• Experience in ERP (Oracle) implementing process
• Financial Reporting, Financial Statements using FSG reporter in Oracle
• Joint Venture Accounting & Liaison with external Auditors

Excellent Analytical, Interpersonal & Communication skills

He is a member of ACCA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from IIA-USA , having Certificate in Fraud Investigations from West Virginia University (USA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) A well-groomed Audit and Teaching Professional with experience from diversified sectors in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia including but not limited to KPMG, METRO & PEPSI. He is engaged in teaching of Internal Audit within Pakistan and to International students from UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman and India. Currently associated with a leading College as visiting CIA Faculty member and professionally with Beaconhouse Group as Manager Systems & Audit.

He is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA holding 27 years of professional exposure with proficiency in multiple aspects encompassing Audit, Advisory, Educational Leadership, Teaching, and Corporate Training.

He is partner with renowned CA firms in Pakistan and UAE, he has served prominent Universities and specialist Professional Institutes and earned high appreciations for his teaching skills. He has conducted hundreds of capacity building training activities. He is author of a book on Accountancy for CA students and also contributing quality online learning material through a YouTube channel.

He has served ICAP UAE Chapter for three consecutive terms as Vice President and elected member of the Management Committee.

He, being member of founding team, has established a national level Institute of Taxation in Pakistan.