IPN Spotlight: Alnoor Abdul Aziz (CFO at ORIX Leasing Egypt SAE)
Alnoor is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Presently, he is working as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with ORIX leasing Egypt SAE for last 14 years. As a CFO, Alnoor has been working with many international and regional multilateral agencies including International Finance Corporation, and African Development Bank to raise funds for SME’s in Egypt. He played an instrumental role in the writing of the new leasing law in Egypt.
Alnoor is a member of the Board of Trustees with First Microfinance Foundation Egypt (a subsidiary of Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance) for last five years. Currently, he is actively working with FMF-E team to convert the foundation to a Company, which will enable the organization to access funds. Last year, in March 2017, he was appointed as Chairman, to steer the Audit Committee for the Foundation.
What skills have helped you in your career?
• Innovative Financial Modelling
• Leadership
• Networking
• Good listener
• Team Player
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Shukar Alhamdulillah, I am satisfied with my career so far as I was able to provide an excellent education to my daughters. However, I do regret not taking risk earlier in my career, maybe if I had – I could have ended my career in a much stronger position.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
• I continuously improve by reading relevant magazines and business periodicals
• Additionally, I attend educational conferences/seminars from time to time
What is next for you in your career?
My current responsibilities have prepared me to advance my career path as CEO of a leasing financial services or a FINTECH company. I would be happy to contribute my expertise to AKFED and assist in uplifting our community.
What advice would you offer to others?
Be passionate about things and what you want to do – though money is important, it is not everything.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Career development
• Networking
• Preparing for an interview
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
Alnoor Abdul Aziz
Region:
Global- Egypt
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