Alif Advisory

Qualification:

FCA-ICAP, ACA, ICAEW, FPFA, FAIA, CISA, BFP, MBA, B.Sc.

Syed Asif Zaman

Managing Partner

He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) and The Association of International Accountants UK (AIA), Associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) in addition to that he is member of Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) and holds master’s degree in finance & accounting. He is Lead Auditor ISO 27001:2013. Have certification in Oxford Blockchain Strategy, Fintech & Artificial Intelligence Certifications from the University of Oxford & a diploma in Computer Programming from PETROMAN.

He has diversified experience in the field of Accounting & Finance, Internal & External Audits. He also has expertise in ERP system development, implementation & setting up businesses in UAE abroad & VAT Consultancy. Holds extensive work experience in local as well as in international markets. Currently, in addition to being Managing Partner of the firm, also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of LEA Consultants, Alif Technologies, Chem N Finishes Trading & A2Z Invest.

He had worked as a Chief Financial Officer in Haif Group of Company- UAE (a leading Construction Contracting Saudi company); Director of Corporate Trainings and faculty member of PAC Institute and Group accounts head at Dewan Cement (Formerly Pakland Group).
Elected Council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) for the Middle East (2023-2026). 

Ex-Management Committee member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan – UAE Chapter (2014-2021). Member of various Business Councils in UAE, Malaysia, Canada & Azerbaijan.