Delivery Manager (Apr, 2021
–Present) at Acuity Knowledge Partners
Assisted in developing a comprehensive financial model for newly established Sharia
compliant banks in Qatar, incorporating Islamic banking principles, market analysis, and
regulatory compliance to forecast growth and profitability
Delivered in-depth financial analysis and optimized capital structures for REITs and
large-scale real estate portfolios
Supporting clients across a wide spectrum of deliverables, including pitch decks, long and
short company profiles, financial and covenant analysis, research notes, peer
benchmarking, and identifying potential distress target
Developing comprehensive target identification models & dashboards for distressed
companies, and assess their potential for a restructuring or M&A opportunity
Deep diving into the financial performance of the targets identified and supporting the
distress research with financial commentary – identifying the cause behind distress and
additionally maintaining & creating trackers for potential leads identifications
Regularly carrying out the target company's credit and capital structure analysis
Hands on experience in conducting market analysis, comparable company analysis,
precedent transactions and high yield bonds and leverages loan analysis with a focus in
primary & secondary markets
Building models on assumptions, WACC and growth rates
Recorded and managed journal entries for captives, including unearned premium, prepaid
fees, and audit fee accruals, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with
accounting standards.
Prepared and reconciled bond accounting journal entries, including unrealized
gains/losses, amortization/accretion, and paydowns, while ensuring accuracy between
the General Ledger and bond reports.
Performed asset reconciliations of bonds by comparing Bond reports with General
Ledger balances, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate
financial reporting