Uzair Shahid Nottingham, UK / Jeddah, KSA

+447786236678 / +966572237853
Distinction Holder in MSc Islamic
guidedway@hotmail.com
Sustainable Finance and International
Business

LinkedIn.com/in/uzairbhai

Summary
I am a Sustainable Finance graduate with experience of working in multilateral, non-profit, public and private organisations,
known for good dealings with people and my ability to rapidly learn new skills and behaviours in response to changing
circumstances. I have been awarded the top position in my Masters at the University of Dundee, UK where I graduated with
distinction. At this moment, I am looking for a graduate role in Accounting/Auditing/Finance/Islamic Finance.
My Motto is: "If you want to see change, be the cause of it!"

Work Experience
1) Accountant
Awan United Company (Retail Industry) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Apr 2023 – Present
• Ensure timely bank and cash payments
• Create Purchase orders
• Post VAT/non-VAT Invoices and Expenses into ERP system (SMACC)
• Supplier reconciliations (over 50 suppliers)
• Reconciling bank statements, developing financial reports, using ERP software to keep track of all financial transactions
within the business.
• Conducting Cash-flow Analysis
• Budgeting and Forecasting

2) Accounting (SAP FICO) Trainee

E.A. Juffali and Brothers Head Office (Conglomerate) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
July 2022 – Dec 2022
• Process, review, record, maintain and reconcile financial transactions.
• Update and maintain the general ledger and charter of accounts to reflect the transactional activities ensuring that proper books
of accounts are maintained for effective financial control.
• Manage cash flow and petty cash.
• Ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded and posted in SAP.
• Manage invoicing and the collection of receivables and payments.
• Registration and maintenance of fixed assets; evaluation of fixed assets and adjusting for depreciation as per fixed asset
accounting policy.

3) HR Intern
Islamic Development Bank Group (Banking Industry) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Oct 2019 – Mar 2020
One of the 15 selected for Internship out of 1000’s of applicants after passing a very competitive selection process.
Sourcing and Recruiting Unit
• Designed the IsDB new career's website with a team – isdbcareers.com – enhanced team-working skills.
• Full usage of Cazar (Applicant Tracking System).
• Published jobs on different platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor etc.).
• Created requisitions and set up the screening questions for job applications.
• Longlist the best candidates using the ATS system (Cazar) matching with the job description. Never missed a deadline to
submit the longlist – had to be very proactive.
• Formed analytical year-end reports and presented them – developed report writing, critical thinking and presentation skills.
• Took part in meetings with headhunters – gained strong professional communication and networking skills.
• Took part in forming the recruitment guidelines.
Training and Development Unit
• Designed the webpage of the Young Professionals Program.
• Hired new interns and took them through the full selection process.
• Carried out the complete process of 'Onboarding' for new interns.
• Acted as a bridge between Interns and SeniorManagement. Being an active listener to the opinions/issues of new interns and
forwarding them to the Management – developed emotional intelligence.
• Organised and managed orientation and training programs – developed leadership and organisation skills.
• Carried out Marketing and Communication for trainings and events.
• Full use of Microsoft Outlook.
 Voluntary Work Experience
Student Representative for MSc Islamic Sustainable Finance and International Business
(Sept 2020 – Sept 2021)
University of Dundee
Be a voice for the students to ensure that they have a qualitative learning experience.
Vice President of Islamic Society
(Sept 2018 – May 2019)
University of Nottingham
Recruited and provided training to new committee members. Oversight of the different departments of the society.
Outreach Head of Islamic Society
(Sept 2016 – May 2019)
University of Nottingham
Contact and invite internationally and locally renowned speakers with making full arrangements. Organise major events (e.g.
annual charity week), talks, exhibitions and workshops. Train and develop subordinates in the outreach department. Find sponsors
and donors. Convey message of Islam and have discussion with people from all forms of religious or non-religious backgrounds.
Primary Muezzin at the University Mosque
(Sept 2016 – July 2019)
University of Nottingham
Full time muezzin for all 5 daily prayers
Student Representative for BSc International Business
University of Nottingham
(Sept 2017 – May 2018)
Be a voice for the students to ensure that they have a qualitative learning experience.
Charity Call
(Apr 2017 – May 2019)
University of Nottingham
Founder of weekly charity favourite food distribution to the less privileged on campus: Managing finances, organising
participants, and handling teamwork.

Academic qualifications Skills

1) MSc in Islamic Sustainable Finance and Languages Skills
International Business 1. English – Fluent in speaking and writing
(2020 – 2021) 2. Urdu – Fluent in speaking and writing
University of Dundee, UK 3. Arabic – Conversational
4. Punjabi – Conversational
[Result Obtained - Distinction/First Class – Top Position Award
in School of Business] Transferrable Skills
(as demonstrated in my Work and University tenure)
2) BSc (Hons) in International Business –
1. Teamwork
International Finance and Accounting Major 2. Communication – Spoken and Written
(2016 – 2019) 3. Leadership and Organisation
University of Nottingham, UK 4. Presentation
[Result Obtained - Upper–second class honours – Nottingham 5. Strong Attention to Detail
Advantage Award in School of Business] 6. Multitasking
7. Drive for Results
3) Advanced Digital Marketing Diploma 8. Ability to deal with pressure situations (close
(2020) deadlines)
Institute of Digital Marketing, Pakistan 9. Adaptability
10. Motivation to Learn and Share Knowledge
4) A–level
(2015) Computing Skills
[A* in Accounting and A in Mathematics] 1. SAP ERP (FICO module – trained at Juffali
Corporate Office (HQ) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
5) Cambridge IGCSE 2. Web Development (WordPress Expert)
(2013) 3. HR Applicant Tracking System (Cazar – trained at
[A*, A*, A*, A*, A*, A including A in English (with Grade 1 in IsDB – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Speaking) and A* in Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, 4. MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Maths and ICT] 5. Zoom, Teams, Skype
6. SMACC ERP software
Research Work conducted related to Islamic Finance
1. Detailed analysis, evaluation and comparison between the Islamic banking industry and Islamic insurance (takaful)
industry of Malaysia and Pakistan highlighting the challenges and concluding with noteworthy recommendations.

2. Deep analysis of AAOIFI standards and comparison with IFRS.

3. Critically evaluated and reviewed articles written by well known Islamic finance scholars. The articles include:

• “Exploring the workings of Shari’ah supervisory board in Islamic finance: A perspective of Shari’ah scholars from
GCC” written by Muna Al Mannai and Habib Ahmed (2019).
• “A Political Economy Approach to Islamic Economics: Systemic Understanding for an Alternative Economic System”
written by Mehmet Asutay (2007).
• “The Effects of Regulation and Supervision on the Risk-taking Behaviour of Islamic Banks” written by Mehmet
Asutay, Yusuf Ayturk and Ercument Aksak (2020).

4. Critically analysed the failure of Islamic banks to fulfil the social and ethical goals (maqasid al Shariah), and recommended
new innovative organizational formats and structures that reflect Islamic values and principles better.

5. Discussed the methodological differences between Islamic moral economy, positive economics and empirical positivism.
How Islam and economics are related by referring to the observed relationship between fiqh and ethical foundations of
Islamic moral economy. How maqasid al-Shari’ah are an essential methodology of Islamic moral economy.

6. Detailed analysis of the regulatory standards developed by the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) for Islamic banks
and to what extent they are based on the conventional Basel standards.

7. Discussed the Internationalisation of Islamic Finance and where is it headed post COVID 19. This research paper analysed
how COVID 19 affected the Islamic finance industry and what is expected of this industry after this crisis. How this industry
carries a great responsibility in supporting the recovery from this crisis especially in aiding the micro, small and medium
enterprises and other groups which are greatly affected by the pandemic. Innovation is necessary for the future progress of
Islamic finance. FinTech and digitalisation are taking over the finance industry especially from the time COVID 19 started.
Conventional banks were quick to adapt; Islamic banks have to do the same if they want to stay active in the market as a
competitor of conventional banks. Islamic social finance tools (such as waqf) and Green Sukuk are highlighted in the study
as the future is with sustainable financial instruments. This report explains how the Islamic development bank would play a
key role in creating a better future for Islamic finance.