Mustafa Kamal, MBA, Cpa
About Mustafa Kamal, MBA, Cpa
Mustafa Kamal, MBA, CPA, is a Corporate Credit Manager at Chemtrade with extensive experience in credit management and financial analysis.
Current Position at Chemtrade
Mustafa Kamal currently holds the position of Corporate Credit Manager at Chemtrade. He is responsible for overseeing the credit policies, managing credit risk, and ensuring the effectiveness of the credit approval processes within the company. His role involves detailed financial analysis, risk assessment, and implementing strategies to mitigate default risk.
Professional Experience
Mustafa Kamal has extensive experience in credit management. He previously served as Credit Manager at Chemtrade from 2017 to 2020. Before joining Chemtrade, he worked at Livingston International as Manager, Credit Services and Cash Allocation from 2015 to 2017. He also held roles at Brenntag Group, starting as a Credit Analyst (2005-2010) and later becoming a Credit Supervisor (2010-2015). His responsibilities have consistently revolved around managing credit risk, optimizing cash flow, and leading teams.
Educational Background
Mustafa Kamal's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University, obtained between 2016 to 2018. He has also completed studies at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) in 2020. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from Ryerson University, completed in 2005. He also participated in an International Student Exchange Program at Jönköping International Business School in 2003.
Key Achievements
Among his key achievements, Mustafa Kamal implemented a new credit risk assessment model at Chemtrade, which successfully reduced default rates by 15%. He also led a cross-functional team to streamline the credit approval process, boosting efficiency by 20%. Furthermore, he developed a training program for new hires in the credit department at Chemtrade, ensuring the effective onboarding of new employees. He presented a paper on credit risk management at the 2022 Canadian Finance Conference.
Professional Certifications and Volunteering
Mustafa Kamal is certified in Advanced Financial Modeling and Valuation, enhancing his expertise in financial analysis. He actively volunteers as a mentor for young professionals in the finance industry through a local mentorship program, sharing his knowledge and experience to help guide up-and-coming finance professionals. He also participated in a leadership development program at Chemtrade in 2021, further honing his leadership and management skills.