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Yawer Zakaria
Chartered Accountant | Tech-Driven Innovator

Chartered Accountant | Tech-Driven Innovator
A strategic finance leader and Chartered Accountant with over 19 years of diversified experience in global financial ecosystems, specializing in IT, SaaS, and cloud-based platforms. Expertise in treasury management, compliance, risk assessment, financial analytics, internal controls and AI-driven strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency. Adept at managing investor relations, optimizing capital structures, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Skilled in M&A, IPO readiness, financial restructuring, and post-merger integrations, aligning financial operations with corporate growth strategies. Strong background in ERP implementations, process automation, digital finance transformation, and governance enhancements to drive business scalability and long-term financial sustainability.
A dynamic and results-driven professional with a unique blend of financial expertise and technological innovation. Adept at driving business growth through strategic decision-making, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing cutting-edge digital solutions. A visionary leader with a strong track record in transforming financial ecosystems, ensuring compliance, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance security, scalability, and data-driven decision-making. Known for executing high-impact projects, fostering innovation, and aligning corporate strategies with evolving market trends to create long-term value.
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An accomplished professional with extensive expertise in financial ecosystems, technology integration, and corporate governance. Adept at optimizing business processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strategic growth through data-driven insights and innovative digital solutions. Experienced in managing enterprise-wide transformations, risk assessment frameworks, and automation strategies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Strong ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, lead cross-functional teams, and implement emerging technologies to achieve sustainable business success.
Strong language proficiency, with extensive experience in English, advanced skills in Arabic, and a foundational understanding of Farsi. My ability to communicate effectively in these languages allows me to engage in diverse cultural and professional environments.
A seasoned Chartered Accountant and Finance Leader with nearly two decades of experience in financial strategy, compliance, and governance. Expertise in M&A, IPO readiness, financial restructuring, treasury management, and risk assessment. Skilled in post-merger integrations, ERP implementations, automation, and digital finance transformation. Strong background in cybersecurity, AI-driven analytics, and regulatory compliance. Adept at aligning financial operations with corporate strategy to drive business scalability and operational efficiency. A proven leader in stakeholder management, strategic decision-making, and governance enhancements..
Diverse educational background spanning finance, strategy, and business management, complemented by specialized studies in leadership, economics, and emerging technologies. Enriched academic foundation with professional certifications in auditing, fraud examination, project management, information systems, and cybersecurity, including ethical hacking, reflecting a strong blend of technical expertise, risk management, and strategic financial acumen.
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S.No | Certificate Name | Issuer | Link |
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1 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | CISCO - CCNA | View |
2 | Security Operations Analyst Associate | Microsoft | View |
3 | Power BI Data Analyst Associate | Microsoft | View |
4 | Reading Business Financial Information | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
5 | Format a Financial Model with Macabacus | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
6 | UK Regulatory Environment | CISI | View |
7 | Integrity & Ethics | CISI | View |
8 | Robo Advice | CISI | View |
9 | FP&A Professional Model Build & Configuration | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
10 | Smart Executives Fail : Mistakes & Warning Signs | DarthMouth | View |
11 | Payment Technology Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
12 | From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online | Google Inc. | View |
13 | Learning for a Sustainable Future | University of Edinburgh | View |
14 | Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
15 | Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
16 | Data Analysis in Excel | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
17 | Foreign Exchange - Deliverable Forwards | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
18 | Corporate & Business Strategy | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
19 | General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | CISI | View |
20 | Capital IQ Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
21 | Assessing Drivers of Business Growth | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
22 | Crowdfunding | CISI | View |
23 | Automation Techniques in RPA | Uipath | View |
24 | Leading: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
25 | Introduction to Business Valuation | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
26 | Technology for Non-Technology Managers | CISI | View |
27 | DCF Valuation Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
28 | Strategic Approaches to AI | CISI | View |
29 | Tableau Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
30 | Cryptocurrency: Understanding Ethereum | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
31 | Inspiring and Motivating Individuals | University of Michigan | View |
32 | Excel Fundamentals - Quick Start Guide | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
33 | PowerShell Scripting Essentials | EC-Council | View |
34 | Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) | EC-Council | View |
35 | Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce | Google Inc. | View |
36 | Introduction to Raspberry PI | EC-Council | View |
37 | Google Ads - Measurement Certification | Google Inc. | View |
38 | Syndicated Lending | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
39 | Satisfaction Guaranteed: Customer Loyalty | Google Inc. | View |
40 | Math for Finance Professionals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
41 | Introduction to ESG | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
42 | Account Monitoring and Warning Signs | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
43 | Incident Response and Digital Forensics | IBM | View |
44 | Credit Administration and Documentation | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
45 | Introduction to Management Consulting | Emory University | View |
46 | Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, & Cryptography | IBM | View |
47 | Cisco LABS Crash Course | EC-Council | View |
48 | Network Defence Essentials (NDE) | EC-Council | View |
49 | Macabacus Specialization | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
50 | Cybersecurity and RegTech Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
51 | Reading Financial Statements | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
52 | Xero Advisor Certified | Xero | View |
53 | Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) | CISI | View |
54 | Performance: Leadership, Teamwork, Negotiation | Northwestern University | View |
55 | Python for Absolute Beginners | EC-Council | View |
56 | Asset Classes and Financial Markets | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
57 | Power BI Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
58 | Digital Banking Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
59 | A Practical Introduction to Cloud Computing | EC-Council | View |
60 | Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals | INSEAD | View |
61 | Introduction to 3-Statement Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
62 | Big Data Modeling and Management Systems | UC San Diego | View |
63 | Derivatives Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
64 | Data Manipulation in RPA | Uipath | View |
65 | Power Pivot Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
66 | Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
67 | Fintech | CISI | View |
68 | Data Visualization & Dashboards - The Basics | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
69 | High-Yield Bonds, Subordinated Debt, and Loans | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
70 | Introduction to Cryptocurrency | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
71 | Loan Pricing | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
72 | RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath | UiPath | View |
73 | Leadership and organizational behavior | Tecnológico de Monterrey | View |
74 | Commodities Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
75 | FP&A Debt & Capex Forecasting & Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
76 | Google Ads Search Certification | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
77 | AI-Powered Shopping ads Certification | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
78 | Accounting Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
79 | Power BI Case Study – CFI Capital Partners | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
80 | SQL Case Study - WOWI Sales Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
81 | Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python | IBM | View |
82 | AI Powered Shopping Ads Certification | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
83 | Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
84 | AI Ladder: Deploying AI in Enterprise | IBM | View |
85 | Macabacus Quick Start Guide | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
86 | Futures Pricing and Commodity Futures | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
87 | Introduction to Big Data | UC San Diego | View |
88 | Networking, Prospecting, & Converting Leads | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
89 | Inspiring Leadership: Emotional Intelligence | Case Western University | View |
90 | Data Analytics | CISI | View |
91 | Introduction to Cybersecurity & Cyber Attacks | IBM | View |
92 | Introduction to InsurTech | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
93 | Effective Business Writing | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
94 | Quickbooks Certified Pro Advisor | Quickbooks | View |
95 | Accounting Principles and Standards | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
96 | Leading High-Performing Teams | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
97 | Economics for Financial Advisors | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
98 | Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities | IBM | View |
99 | Advanced Futures & Forwards | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
100 | Options Hedging and Trading Strategies | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
101 | Ethical AI and Professional Codes of Conduct | CISI | View |
102 | Equity Release - CISI Professional Refresher | CISI | View |
103 | Microsoft Word Tutorial | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
104 | PowerPoint & Pitchbooks | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
105 | Attract & Engage Customers with Digital Marketing | Google Inc. | View |
106 | Private Equity and Venture Capital | Universita Commerciale Luigi | View |
107 | Power Query Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
108 | Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
109 | FP&A for New Analysts | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
110 | Equity Markets Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
111 | Leading Organizational Change | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
112 | Python Fundamentals Case Study | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
113 | Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) | Microsoft | View |
114 | FP&A Headcount Forecasting & Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
115 | Modular Model Building with Macabacus | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
116 | Risk Management and Insurance Planning | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
117 | Effective Communication: Client Facing Advisors | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
118 | Google Ads Display Certification | Google Inc. | View |
119 | Data Science and Machine Learning Using Python | LUMS - Lahore | View |
120 | Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
121 | ESG Integration & Financial Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
122 | Modelling Risk with Monte Carlo Simulation | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
123 | UK Money Markets Code | CISI | View |
124 | Introduction to Capital Markets | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
125 | Introduction to Business Intelligence | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
126 | Regulation & Ethics | CISI | View |
127 | Analyze Data | CertNexus | View |
128 | Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
129 | Investment Advisor | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
130 | ESG Risk Management | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
131 | Behavioral Finance | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
132 | Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce | Google Inc. | View |
133 | Evaluating a Business Plan | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
134 | Economics for Capital Markets | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
135 | Statistics Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
136 | Managing as a Coach | UC Davis | View |
137 | Introduction to Philosophy | University of Edinburgh | View |
138 | FP&A Specialization | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
139 | Financial Planning Assumptions | CISI | View |
140 | Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader | University of Illinois | View |
141 | Tableau Fundamentals Case Study | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
142 | Carbon Market Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
143 | Power BI Financial Statements | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
144 | Cryptocurrency: Altcoins, Stablecoins & NFTs | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
145 | Financial Planning Personal Financial Statements | CISI | View |
146 | Corporate Governance | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
147 | Robotic Process Automation (RPA) | UiPath | View |
148 | Introduction to Data Analytics | IBM | View |
149 | Financial Planner | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
150 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) | IBM | View |
151 | The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines | Google Inc. | View |
152 | Change Management | CISI | View |
153 | Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
154 | Assessing Management | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
155 | Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce | CISI | View |
155 | Loan Covenants | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
156 | Build your own Net App Storage Lab for free | EC-Council | View |
157 | Convertible Bonds | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
158 | Advanced Excel Formulas & Functions | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
159 | Completing a Credit Application | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
160 | Greenhouse Gas Accounting | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
161 | FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP™) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
162 | Cybersecurity for Business | EC-Council | View |
163 | Finalize a Data Science Project | CertNexus | View |
164 | Loan Security | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
165 | Crash Course on Python | Google Inc. | View |
166 | Loan Default Prediction with Machine Learning | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
167 | Decision: Dashboard and Reports | Google Inc. | View |
168 | What is Data Science? | IBM | View |
169 | Business Intelligence Analyst | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
170 | Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting | IESE Business School | View |
171 | Introduction to FinTech | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
172 | FP&A Formatting & Revenue Forecasting | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
173 | Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge | University of Colorado | View |
174 | Alternative Investments for Financial Advisors | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
175 | Introduction to Climate Risk Management | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
176 | Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
177 | Python Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
178 | FP&A Contractor Forecasting & Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
179 | Regression Analysis - Practical Applications | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
180 | Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
181 | Workflow Best Practice for Analysts | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
182 | Build a Presentation with Macabacus | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
183 | CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner | CertNexus | View |
184 | Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel - Case Study | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
185 | Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
186 | Tactical Development of AI (Executive Management) | CISI | View |
187 | Dashboards & Data Visualization | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
188 | FP&A Professional Excel Forecast Model Design | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
189 | Refinitiv Workspace Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
190 | Responsible & Sustainable Funds & Equity Markets | CISI | View |
191 | Hedge Fund Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
192 | Operational Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
193 | Equity, FX, and Rate Futures | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
194 | Digital Ethics | CISI | View |
195 | Corporate Finance Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
196 | Impact Investing | CISI | View |
197 | Financial Analysis for Credit | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
198 | Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019) | Microsoft | View |
199 | Google Business Intelligence | Google Inc. | View |
200 | Consumer Duty | CISI | View |
201 | Open Banking and Finance | CISI | View |
202 | Data Science Methodology | IBM | View |
203 | Troubleshooting & Debugging Techniques | Google Inc. | View |
204 | Fixed Income Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
205 | Tableau Trading Dashboard | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
206 | Control Flow in RPA | UiPath | View |
207 | FP&A Financial Statement Aggregation & Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
208 | ESG Disclosure | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
209 | Financial Planning & Wealth Management | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
210 | Foundations of Business Intelligence | Google Inc. | View |
211 | Marketing Analytics and Measurement | Google Inc. | View |
212 | Business Essentials | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
213 | Dark Web, Anonymity, & Cryptocurrency | EC-Council | View |
214 | SQL Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
215 | Portfolio Management for Retail Clients | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
216 | Data Science | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
217 | Foreign Exchange Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
218 | Mastering Client Discovery | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
219 | Intermediate DAX & Time Intelligence | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
220 | Budgeting and Forecasting | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
221 | Introduction to Git and GitHub | Google Inc. | View |
222 | Integrity & Ethics Essentials | CISI | View |
223 | Having Difficult Conversations & Handling Conflict | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
224 | Tools for Data Science | IBM | View |
225 | Advanced Power BI | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
226 | Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWMP™) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
227 | Financial Analysis Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
228 | Leadership Effectiveness Program | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
229 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | IBM | View |
230 | WealthTech Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
231 | Penetration Testing, Incident Response & Forensics | IBM | View |
232 | FP&A Dashboard Visualizations & Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
233 | Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing | Google Inc. | View |
234 | 5 Cs of Credit | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
235 | Excel VBA for Finance | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
236 | Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
237 | Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) | EC-Council | View |
238 | Professional Ethics | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
239 | Communicating & Leading with Influence | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
240 | Financial Planning Principles | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
241 | Make Sale: Build, Launch, & Manage Ecommerce | Google Inc. | View |
242 | Address Business Issues with Data Science | CertNexus | View |
243 | Portfolio Management Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
244 | Risk Management in AI | CISI | View |
245 | Giving Effective Feedback | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
246 | Extract, Transform, and Load Data | CertNexus | View |
247 | Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Bitcoin Explained | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
248 | Train Machine Learning Models | CertNexus | View |
249 | Computer Networks and Network Security | IBM | View |
250 | Repo (Repurchase Agreements) | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
251 | Cryptocurrencies | CISI | View |
252 | ESG Fundamentals | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
253 | Introduction to Data Science | IBM | View |
254 | Go Audit 1 Training | A.F Ferguson & Co. | View |
255 | The Role of the FP&A Professional | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
256 | Audit a Financial Model With Macabacus | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
257 | Foreign Exchange - Non-Deliverable Forwards | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
258 | Human Capital Management | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
259 | Monthly Cash Flow Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
261 | 3-Statement Modeling | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
262 | Coaching for Workplace Performance | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
263 | Agile Leadership: Introduction to Change | University of Colorado | View |
264 | Spot Foreign Exchange | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
265 | Process Data from Dirty to Clean | Google Inc. | View |
266 | Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel | Corporate Finance Institute | View |
267 | UI Automation and Selectors | UiPath | View |
268 | Data Science Orientation | IBM | View |
269 | Get Started with Python | Google Inc. | View |
270 | Comparable Valuation Analysis | Corporate Finance Institute | View |