Mohamed Al Sabawi Cpa, Ca
About Mohamed Al Sabawi Cpa, Ca
Mohamed Al Sabawi is a Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently working at Redpanda Data since 2023. He has held various positions at Amplitude and BDO USA, LLP, and has a strong educational background in accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Current Role at Redpanda Data
Mohamed Al Sabawi serves as the Controller at Redpanda Data, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. His expertise in accounting and finance contributes to the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Amplitude
Prior to his current role, Al Sabawi worked at Amplitude in various capacities. He served as the Assistant Controller for one year from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he held the position of Senior Accounting Manager from 2020 to 2022 and was the Global Accounting Manager from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Amplitude spanned a total of three years, during which he played a key role in managing the company's accounting functions.
Experience at BDO USA, LLP
Al Sabawi gained significant experience at BDO USA, LLP, where he worked as an Audit Senior for six months in 2016. He then progressed to the role of Assurance Manager, serving from 2016 to 2018 for two years. His time at BDO USA involved critical audit and assurance services, enhancing his skills in financial analysis and compliance.
Education and Qualifications
Al Sabawi studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he earned an Honours Business Administration degree with a focus on Accounting from 2007 to 2011. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in finance and accounting. Additionally, he served as a Teacher's Assistant for the Intermediate Accounting II course at the same university in 2009.
Early Career and Internships
Before his professional roles, Al Sabawi gained early experience as a Summer Intern at United Arab Bank in Dubai, UAE, in 2008. He also worked at BDO Canada as a Senior Accountant from 2011 to 2015 in Mississauga, ON, where he developed his accounting skills and industry knowledge.