Abdul Wahab Zafar, MBA, Cma
About Abdul Wahab Zafar, MBA, Cma
Abdul Wahab Zafar is the Vice President of Finance at Meriplex, where he has worked since 2019. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management and a BBA in Finance, and has extensive experience in financial operations, M&A integration, and process automation.
Current Role at Meriplex
Abdul Wahab Zafar serves as the Vice President of Finance at Meriplex, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Houston, Texas, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the organization. His role includes leading financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives to enhance financial efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Abdul Wahab Zafar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from the University of Kansas, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in finance and strategic management.
Professional Background
Abdul Wahab Zafar has a diverse professional background in finance. He began his career as an intern at Scottrade from 2009 to 2010, followed by a role as a Fund Accountant at State Street Bank from 2010 to 2012. He then worked as an Industrial Finance Business Partner at Unilever from 2014 to 2017, and as a Financial Controller at Morae Global from 2018 to 2019. Prior to his current position, he served as Manager of Financial Analysis at Sprint from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements in Financial Operations
Throughout his career, Abdul Wahab Zafar has demonstrated a strong ability to enhance financial processes. He has led M&A integration for financial systems, aligning operations post-acquisition. He has also automated financial processes, which has improved efficiency and reduced manual errors. His experience includes conducting internal audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for financial improvement.
Skills in Financial Management
Abdul Wahab Zafar possesses strong skills in data alignment and integrity, essential for maintaining accurate financial records and reporting. He is proficient in month-end closure activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. His expertise also includes conducting internal audits and enhancing financial efficiency through process improvements.