SYED AHMED
Edinburgh,Scotland, UK
Summary
Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with 10+ years’ experience across PwC, Deloitte, M&G, and Equitix, specialising in external audit, assurance, and financial reporting. Proven track record in IFRS reporting, statutory accounts, management accounts, cash‑flow modelling, and end‑to‑end audit delivery across multiple sectors. Currently seeking senior finance or audit leadership roles in the MENA region.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Manager
Equitix
Glasgow
2025.03 - 2026.02
- Delivered end‑to‑end financial management and reporting for diversified portfolio of high value infrastructure and real‑estate SPVs.
- Oversaw monthly & quarterly management accounts, board packs, ad-hoc investor presentations while strengthening stakeholder engagement with banks and regulatory authorities.
- Improved financial governance and efficiency by optimising finance operations, strengthening controls, and streamlining processes for faster, more accurate reporting.
- Built advanced cash‑flow models and scenario‑based forecasts to support valuations, refinancing, and liquidity planning to ensure quality insights to senior leadership.
Senior Associate
PwC LLP
Edinburgh
2022.12 - 2025.03
- Led a diverse portfolio of public and private sector audits under IFRS, FRS 102, and CIPFA managing the full audit lifecycle from planning to fieldwork, reporting, and final sign‑off.
- Partnered with senior managers and engagement partners to execute audit strategies, oversee resource planning, monitor budgets and maintain strong client relationships as the primary point of contact.
- Collaborated with Tax, Valuations and Risk Assurance teams to resolve complex technical issues, strengthen audit quality and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting and reporting frameworks.
Group Consolidation Accountant
M&G; Plc
Edinburgh
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Supported IFRS statutory accounts and IFRS 17 reporting, including QRTs and MI outputs, while maintaining Oracle Fusion and managing quarterly group consolidation and Solvency II results.
- Reviewed subsidiary solo packs to identify unusual movements, strengthened reporting accuracy and drove financial‑system improvements, including Oracle Fusion enhancements.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte LLP
Edinburgh
2019.10 - 2022.03
- Delivered audit and assurance services for infrastructure, energy, and fund clients, leading end‑to‑end engagements and ensuring full compliance with IFRS and firm quality standards.
- Oversaw planning, fieldwork and reporting phases while resolving complex technical issues in coordination with cross‑functional specialists across a diverse client portfolio.
Audit Senior
Moore Stephens
Dubai
2018.04 - 2019.04
- Conducted process walkthroughs based on COSO risk assessments, identifying control gaps and assessing operational and compliance effectiveness.
- Delivered statutory and internal audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations and led stakeholder meetings to address and resolve key audit findings.
- Prepared audit committee reports, regulatory correspondence, and commercial tenders, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
Education
ACCA - Accounting
London School of Business & Finance
London, UKSkills
- Financial Reporting (IFRS, FRS 102)
- Fund & Asset Management
- Audit & Assurance
- Consolidation & Controls
- Finance budgeting & forecasting
- Audit software
- Excel proficiency
- SOX compliance
- Risk assessment expertise
- Stakeholder Communication
- Compliance improvement
- Tax preparations understanding
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Finance budgeting & forecasting
Accomplishments
- Managed financial reporting for £100m+ infrastructure portfolios, delivering accurate outputs under strict deadlines and successfully onboarding complex projects and stakeholders.
- Led PwC Edinburgh’s audit engagement across 130+ entities and earning multiple recognitions for strong team performance.
- Drove process automation and Oracle Fusion integration, enhancing reporting accuracy and supporting a smooth transition to the new system.
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Equitix
2025.03 - 2026.02
Senior Associate
PwC LLP
2022.12 - 2025.03
Group Consolidation Accountant
M&G; Plc
2022.03 - 2022.12
Assistant Manager
Deloitte LLP
2019.10 - 2022.03
Audit Senior
Moore Stephens
2018.04 - 2019.04
ACCA - Accounting
London School of Business & Finance