Mujtaba Naseem
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Mujtaba Naseem (FCCA, FCPA, FCA)
Distinguished as a Fellow Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants – UK, Certified Public Accountants – Pak, and a Fellow Member of Chartered Accountants – Pak, he proudly stands as the Founder of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant-Islamic—a trailblazing entity in the realm of professional Islamic finance. Additionally, he spearheads the innovative Alardz platform, pioneering Fintech solutions for the global Realtor sector. His role as a Board of Director extends beyond borders, contributing to the International Islamic Rating Agency (IIRA) and holding a crucial position as a Board member at DAPP (Diaspora Association of Pakistan Professionals) His journey includes steering a key Islamic Financial institution in Sudan under the aegis of the Central Bank of Sudan and representing a financial institution in London, entrusted with overseeing the Global investment portfolio. A tenure as CEO and CFO at a distinguished Islamic Financial institution in Dubai, UAE, marked a pivotal chapter where their FINTECH solutions seamlessly integrated UAE GOVT financial transactions, earning global acclaim on the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review platform as the epitome of smart solutions in the GCC—cementing their position as the fastest-growing Islamic financial institution. In the realm of leadership, he represented the Forum as a UAE Business Leader, engaging in discussions on the transformative impact of VAT in the UAE. His professional journey encompasses serving as an Audit Partner and Group Quality Director for four years within the esteemed global network of audit firms, Crowe Horwath, in Dubai. Prior to that, he held the position of finance head in multiple listed textile institutions in Pakistan, contributing significantly for over six years.
Experience
20+ Years
Education & Professional Development
1984 – 1992
Technical Foundation
- Advanced Computer Programming & Systems Analysis
- High-Level Language Proficiency (C++, COBOL, Machine Language)
- Database Management & Sequential Query Languages (Oracle)
1994 – 2002
Chartered Accountancy & Global Credentials
- Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualification
- Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
- Fellow of Certified Public Accountants (FCPA)
- Member of Multiple Global Accounting Regulatory Bodies
2007
Information Systems Audit & Control
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Professional Member – ISACA (International System Auditor & Control Association)
- Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialization
Global Leadership Journey
2024 – Present
- Chairman – Global Experts
- GNX American Brand Ambassador
- Board Member – International Islamic Rating Agency
2018 – 2023
- Board Member – Islamic Finance (Dubai, London, Sudan)
- Strategic advisor for Sharia governance
2013 – 2017
- CEO & CFO – Islamic Bank, Dubai
- Developed corporate Islamic banking frameworks
2007 – 2012
- Audit Partner & Quality Director – Crowe Horwath
- Managed global audit operations (1500+ clients)
2001 – 2006
- Finance Head – Crescent Group of Industries
- Led corporate finance & textile industry operations
Professional Expertise
Islamic Finance Architecture, Corporate Governance Strategy, Global Compliance Advisory, Financial Systems Audit, Sharia Advisory & Rating Systems.