Academic Committee

Mr. Abdullah Zakariyya is a Director General at the Capital Market Development Authority. Mr. Abdullah is a Fellow Member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Maldives. Mr. Abdullah holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Education from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from St. George’s University, Grenada. He has over 19 years of experience in teaching accounting, finance, mathematics, management and research modules at universities and colleges. He was a member of the Educational Research Committee formed by the Government of Maldives in 2021 and he is a member Statistical Council of Maldives.

Ms. Ayesha Nurain Janah is currently Group Vice Chair at Hotels and Resorts Investments Maldives (HARIM), an international multi-industry group spanning hotels and resorts development, construction technology, marine products, and investment services. She is Founder of Rehendhi Consulting, a global social enterprise innovating executive leadership coaching and consulting with multinational corporations on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. Ms. Nurain also founded Authenticity Aotearoa, a charity empowering women of colour. With 10 years’ experience as a director, Ms. Nurain serves on various advisory, non-executive and trustee boards.

Ms. Aminath Jaushan Ahmed is a Project Manager of Audit and Assurance at KPMG Maldives, with over four years of experience in auditing across diverse industries such as utilities, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and banking. She is a member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives). She also has a Bachelors Degree majoring in Accounting and Business Law and Taxation

Mr. Nooh Ibrahim Didi is the head of ERM at Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Limited. He has over 8 years of professional experience, specializing in finance, auditing, and risk management. Mr. Nooh is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Hertfordshire.

With over sixteen years of experience in Accounting and Finance, including fifteen years lecturing in Management, Finance, Performance Management, and Auditing, Mr. Ahmed Amir brings extensive expertise in compliance, risk management, and audit. Currently serving as Director Advisory services at Crowe Maldives. Previously, Mr. Amir served as an Assistant Accountant at Villa Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd, and Compliance Officer at Island Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Amir also lectured at MAPS College, Villa College, and Zikura International College. Mr. Amir is an ACCA member and holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from Multimedia University, Malaysia.

Ms. Hawwa Sana, a chartered Certified Accountant currently working as an Internal Audit Manager at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO). She has also worked in the Auditor General Office (AGO) and the State Bank of India (SBI). She holds a Bachelor’s (Honors) Degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, complemented by professional certification from ACCA, UK. She is recognized as an Associate Member of ACCA (UK) and an Associate Member of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).

Mr. Mohamed Iqbal is a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA) with over a decade of experience in financial management, accounting, and business strategy. He has held key leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, focusing on finance, business development, and operational improvements. His expertise encompasses financial reporting, strategic planning, and organizational growth initiatives. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Iqbal has contributed to academia as a lecturer, where he imparts his knowledge in Accounting and Finance to students. He is dedicated to excellence in financial governance and aims to foster an environment of learning and development within organizations. Mr. Iqbal’s commitment to his profession is evident through his impactful contributions and strategic leadership.

Ms. Aminath Izwa Afeef is a Manager of Audit and Assurance at KPMG, with over 9 years of experience in the accounting and auditing field, including more than 7 years specializing in external audit and related services across diverse industries. She is a member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).

Mr. Ali Muraadh is a taxation specialist with expertise in advising clients on the tax implications of complex, high-value transactions. He has significant experience providing guidance on various tax aspects of corporate transactions, including debt restructuring, financing structures, property deals, inbound foreign investments, property acquisitions, and transfer pricing. Before joining CTL, Mr. Muraadh served as Deputy Manager of Medium Taxpayer Audits at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), where he oversaw tax audits and calculations for large businesses and medium-sized taxpayers. He was also involved in drafting the recently introduced income tax legislation and was a key specialist in tax matters related to the construction industry. Mr. Muraadh is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He holds a Bachelor of Honours in Accounting and Finance from Newcastle University, UK, and a Bachelor of Sharia and Law from Villa College.