Ishtiaq Aslam
Founder & Content Strategist, finmaxer.com/
I am a finance professional with over eight years of hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analytics, and strategic budgeting across international markets.1 My career has been driven by a passion for transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that empower sound decision-making.
After years of working in traditional finance roles and seeing the rapid evolution of technology, I founded finmaxer.com/. My goal is to bridge the gap between conventional financial principles and the future of the industry—a future that is more ethical, technologically advanced, and accessible to everyone.
My academic background, including a Master of Commerce (M.Com) and my pursuit of the ACCA certification, provides the formal expertise for our content.1 This is complemented by a deep-seated belief in the principles of Islamic Finance and a commitment to exploring the intersection of finance with AI, FinTech, and ethical investing. Through Financelish, I aim to leverage my real-world experience to provide practical, trustworthy, and forward-thinking financial education.
Education
- Master of Commerce (M.Com) – Virtual University of Pakistan (2020) 1
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Allama Iqbal Open University (2017) 1
Core Skills
My expertise spans a wide range of financial and technical disciplines, allowing me to bring a holistic perspective to our content.
Certifications & Professional Development
I am committed to continuous learning to stay at the forefront of finance and technology. My professional certifications include:
Professional Experience
My career has provided me with extensive experience in managing and analyzing financial operations in diverse environments:
- Senior Accountant – Nebras Ltd, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Responsible for preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, building financial models for budgeting and forecasting, and using Power BI to deliver actionable data insights to management.1
- Financial Reporting Manager – Shaheen Enterprises Ltd, Pakistan: Managed IFRS-based reporting for projects with budgets exceeding PKR 500M. A key achievement was automating the monthly reporting cycle, which reduced processing time by 40% through the strategic use of Excel and BI tools.1
- Senior Accountant – Dawat-e-Islami Global Trust, Pakistan: Oversaw the accounting for over 50 projects and managed payroll for more than 300 employees, handling donations exceeding PKR 100M while significantly improving internal controls.1
