Dia Sahebdee
About Dia Sahebdee
Dia Sahebdee is a Financial Controller with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting and assurance engagements, currently working at Polar Capital in London since 2020. He has a strong background in external audit, particularly within the asset management sector, and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Work at Polar Capital
Dia Sahebdee has been serving as the Financial Controller at Polar Capital since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. His expertise includes financial reporting requirements under US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS. Based in London, United Kingdom, he has contributed to the company's financial operations for four years.
Experience at EY
Prior to joining Polar Capital, Dia Sahebdee worked at EY for a total of six years. He held various positions, starting as an Auditor and progressing to Supervisor. His roles included Audit Executive, Assistant Manager, and Manager, with his tenure at EY spanning from 2008 to 2019. During this time, he gained extensive experience in assurance engagements, particularly within the asset management sector.
Education and Expertise
Dia Sahebdee studied at the London College of Accountancy, where he completed a four-year program in Accounting and achieved ACCA certification from 2008 to 2012. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 2012, reflecting his commitment to professional development in accounting and finance.
Background in Audit and Assurance
With over 10 years of experience in assurance engagements, Dia Sahebdee specializes in external audit within the Wealth & Asset Management team. He has implemented control procedures in a SOX environment and has experience in CASS audit for both reasonable and limited review assurance. His background includes managing teams and coaching junior staff, showcasing his leadership abilities.
Language Proficiency
Dia Sahebdee is fluent in both English and French, enabling effective communication in diverse professional environments. This language proficiency supports his work in international finance and enhances collaboration with clients and colleagues across different regions.