Ahmed Nasir has over 36 years of experience in banking, primarily in audit and compliance roles. He currently serves as the Vice President and Head of SBP Coordination at a bank in Karachi, Pakistan. In this role, he coordinates with regulatory bodies like the State Bank of Pakistan and ensures the bank follows all relevant guidelines. Previously, he worked in the Compliance & Control group and led various audit teams, conducting risk-based audits of branches and departments across Pakistan. He has received numerous performance awards throughout his career.
1. AHMED NASIR (ZAFAR)
OBJECTIVE
Think positive and pro-active approach for procuring better results in every aspect of life.
Professional Qualifications: Name of Institution
MBA Finance
2001 To 2003
Institute Of Business Administration Sindh
ICMA. PART -1 (1993) Institute of Cost & Management Accountant
Diploma Associates
Institute of Bankers
(DAIBP-1990)
The Institute of Bankers in Pakistan
Professional Training
CA (Articles)
(1977 TO 1980).
Completed three Years Articleship from Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Pakistan Under Enrolment No. 3412
Academic Qualifications
Degree
Name of University/Board
M.A. International
Relations 1999 to 2003
KARACHI UNIVERSITY
B. Com.
1973 to 1975
KARACHI UNIVERSITY, Govt. Premier College Karachi
Inter Commerce-
1971 to 1973
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Karachi , Govt. Premier
College Karachi
Metric Commerce-
1961 to 1971
Mari Calco School Karachi
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft –Excel
Microsoft-Word
Internet
Micro soft PowerPoint
Topic of training course / workshop / Seminar
Organization /
Institute
1 Audit & Inspection Basic training course September 1980 to March 1980 UBL Staff college
2 Foreign Exchange Basic Training Course February 1988 to August 1988 UBL Staff college
3 Computer Orientation held in April 1994 UBL Staff college
4 Effective Team Building held in April 1999 UBL Staff college
5 Audit Techniques held in July 1999 UBL Staff college
6 Basic Computer Training Course, includes DOS, WINDOW 95, MS-WORD &
MS EXCEL
UBL Staff college
7 Audit Tools & Techniques for Effective Risk Management in March 2000 UBL Staff college
8 MS Word -97 April 2000 UBL Staff college
9 UNIBANK SYSTEM AUDIT TRAINING PROGRAM June 2001 UBL Staff college
10 Prevention, Detection & Investigation of Frauds & Forgery August 2001 UBL Staff college
11 Preparing a Manpower plan held at Karachi on March 25, 2004 UBL Staff college
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2. 12 SBP Guide lines on Risk Management May 2006 IBP
13 Positive thinking and Team Building June 2006 Sheraton Hotel
14 Anti-Money Laundering Measures: Compliance & Control -August 2006 IBP
15 Compliance Management February -2007 IBP
16 High Risk Transactions Seminar April- 2007 NBP
17 KYC & Anti-Money laundering : The Stakes are High March -2007 IBP
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
BANKS SERVICE EXPERIENCE,
(1980-2016)- 36 years
AUDIT DEPARTMENT - FROM SEPTEMBER 1980 TO AUGUST 2003
COMPLIANCE & CONTROL Group - FROM AUGUST -2003 TILL DATE
Presently working as –Vice President (VP)
1. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
Head SBP Coordination
Coordinating with SBP
Coordinating with LEA
Major Responsibilities are as under
Review and analyze queries raised by regulators i.e. SBP, National
Accountability Bureau, Anti-Narcotics, FIA (Federal Investigation
Agency), etc under various technical and regulatory aspects, Conduct root
cause analysis & provide maximum guidance to concerned
Departments/Division in order to mitigate the reputational/financial risks
enabling them to resolve all complaints/inquiries smoothly
Co-ordinate with SBP Inspection Team during inspection annual
inspection of the bank.
Arrange required information for SBP team and provide guidance to
concerned department in the bank for this purpose.
During this period provide continuous guidance to all the
departments/branches on how to respond to violations noted by SBP team.
Assist SBP team in understanding bank’s systems and processes.
Proper and timely rectification of SBP observations
Chalk out a rectification plan with concerned groups/departments in
consultation with them.
Prepare updated status for management & SBP reporting.
Prompt and proper circulation of regulatory instructions within the bank
Ensure that IRAF questionnaire is updated on half-yearly basis before
submission to BOD for approval.
Review and assist other groups for appropriate replies in IRAF.
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3. 2. COMPLIANCE & CONTROL Group (CCG)
From September 2003 to 2005
My responsibilities was areas under
Review of Compliance Process and Internal Control at Head Office Divisions,
Departments
Coordinating SBP Audit Team during SBP Audit of the Bank.
Unit Head CCD Unit - Consumer Banking Department.
Head Anti Money Laundering
3. FROM SEPTEMBER 1980 TILL AUGUST 2003 IN AUDIT & INSPECTION DIVISION
HEAD OFFICE, UNITED BANK LTD.
I. From September 2000 to August 2003
Working in Special Audit Department of UBL
As Team Leader/ Unit Head Financial Management Unit (FM)
The responsibilities of FM Unit were conducting Audit of all the H.O.
departments and respective offices on Risk Based Audit System, e.g.
• Audit Division
• Establishment Division
• Finance Division
• H.O Operations
• Treasury Operations
• I.T. Division
• Corporate Banking Group.
• Investment Banking Group
• Regional Head Quarters.
• Regional Audit offices
• Legal Division
• Enquires of Fraud & Forgeries.
• Supervising Special projects.
In addition to above Coordinating SBP Audit Team during SBP Audit of the
Bank.
II. From April 1981 to 1993 as a Audit Team Member and from 1994 till 2000 as Team
Leader/ Manager Audit.
Conducting the Audit of almost all the type of branches to all over Pakistan
(from 1998 and onward on Risk Based Audit System).
Working as Resident Auditor of our main branches i.e. I. I .Chundrigar Road.
Branch, Various Corporate Branches etc.
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4. III. February 1976 till August 1980 conducted various audits as Article Trainee, of the
followings.
Audit of famous News Paper JANG, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi.
House Building finance Corporations.
Grindlays Banks Ltd.
United Carpets Ltd
M/s Habib Groups various offices.
Various Textile Mills.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received Excellent Performance Awards / Cash Awards in the years
1. 2000
2. 2001
3. 2004
4. 2005
5. 2006
6. 2007
7. 2008
8. 2009
9. 2010
10. 2011
11. 2012
12. 2013
13. 2014
14. 2015
Personal Information
Father ‘s Name : Late Nawab Husain
Date of Birth : 14-10-1957
Address: (Mailing)/Permanent : HOUSE NO. II – J – 14/ 2 Nazimabad, Karachi No.18
Phone # : (Res) 021-36601809
Cell # 0311-7772731 & 03212828470
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