Appeal Committee​​​

Mr. Mohamed Shan is currently the Director, Financial and Compliance Audit Department at the Auditor General Office. With over 15 years of dedicated service at the AGO, Mr. Shan brings a wealth of experience in public sector auditing. His extensive background in this field has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial and compliance audits, ensuring the integrity and accountability of public sector operations. Mr. Shan has also served as a member of the Admission and Licensing Committee of CA Maldives from 2020 to 2024, contributing to the oversight and regulation of accounting professionals in the Maldives. Mr. Shan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Finance.

Uz. Mohamed Zayaan Abdulla is a Senior State Attorney at the Attorney General’s Office, leveraging his expertise in law gained from a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the West of England. With over 13 years in the media sector, he also serves as a part-time TV presenter at Television Maldives, where he blends legal knowledge with media skills. Uz. Zayaan’s dual roles reflect his commitment to public service and effective communication, positioning him as a key figure in both legal and media landscapes.

Mr. Hussain Ziyaad, is a member of Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Fellow Member of the Chartered Accountants of Maldives.He is a seasoned tax professional with a strong background in tax audits, international taxation, and transfer pricing. Currently leading the objection division of Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) as Deputy Manager, he has extensive experience in tax audits across various industries and handling tax disputes. He is also a member of the objection committee and technical support to legal committee of MIRA.

Mr. Mohamed Naseem currently serves as a Legal Counsel at the Auditor General’s Office and holds both a Master’s degree and an Honors degree in Sharia and Law. With 42 years of experience in public sector auditing, he is a legal practitioner who has attended various audit training workshops and seminars, both locally and internationally. Mr. Naseem has also held previous roles as the Audit Director General, Audit Director, and Audit Manager at the Auditor General’s Office.

Mr. Ibrahim Shareef, ACCA, FCA, FCAP, is an accountant, auditor, banker, and Executive Committee member with over 18 years of experience in the banking industry, specializing in credit, risk and compliance, audit, and fraud investigation. He is a member of ACCA and a fellow member of CA Maldives, as well as a Fintelekt Certified Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) specialist. Since September 2022, Mr. Shareef has held the position of Head of Internal Audit at Maldives Ports Limited, where he leads efforts to strengthen internal controls, enhance compliance frameworks, and safeguard financial integrity. Prior to this role, he served as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at the Bank of Maldives, where he played a key role in developing and executing financial crime compliance strategies. In addition to his extensive banking and auditing experience, Mr. Shareef is an active Executive Committee member of The Maldives Association of Human Resource Professionals, reflecting his commitment to fostering strong professional networks and advancing HR practices in the Maldives. His diverse background and leadership in financial crime compliance and internal auditing make him a trusted authority in ensuring organizational transparency and ethical governance.