Partners

Rashid Ibrahim

MANAGING PARTNER

Rashid Ibrahim is the Managing Partner of the firm, bringing forth a wealth of experience and expertise garnered from a distinguished career spanning several leading firms of the country and leadership roles.

Prior to his current position, Rashid served as a Partner at A.F Ferguson, a representative firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Pakistan. At A.F Ferguson, Rashid also served as Country Tax Leader from 2014 to 2017 for Pakistan and Afghanistan. His tenure at A.F Ferguson marked a significant chapter in his career, where his strategic insights and leadership prowess contributed to the firm's success and reputation in the industry.

Rashid’s journey began his professional career with training with KPMG Taseer Hadi and later as the founding of Jawaid Qadeer Rashid and Co, a firm that later merged into Coopers & Lybrand in Pakistan, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and vision. His diverse experiences extend to his roles at Khalid Majid and Co, and the Pakistan Tourism and Development Corporation, where he held managerial positions, demonstrating his versatility and ability to excel in various domains.

A stalwart in the field of accountancy, Rashid has been actively involved in shaping the profession and contributing to its advancement. His notable engagements include serving as a Council Member and Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), as well as holding positions in various committees within ICAP, underscoring his commitment to fostering excellence and integrity within the profession.

Rashid Ibrahim’s leadership extends further, as evidenced by his role as President of the Rawalpindi Islamabad Tax Bar Association, and his contributions as a member of the World Bank team. He has also made significant philanthropic contributions, serving as President of the Rotary Club of Islamabad Cosmopolitan, Executive Director of Human Development Foundation, Founder Trustee at Bright Star Library and Managing Trustee of AIR Trust.

His commitment to education and academia is evident through his roles as a Member of the Endowment Fund Management Committee and the Finance and Planning Committee of COMSATS University, showcasing his dedication to nurturing future talent and promoting excellence in education.

His extensive expertise, leadership acumen, and resolute commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to Saafin Global Consulting, driving the firm towards greater heights of success and distinction in the corporate environment.

Shibli Islam Rehan

MANAGING PARTNER (KARACHI)

Mr. Shibli Islam Rehan is a senior Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). During his lustrous career, he has been a Partner of Sidat Hyder Morshed & Co. (a member firm of Arthur Andersen) and Partner of ERNST & YOUNG Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder & Co. (EY Pakistan), Islamabad office (a member firm of E&Y International).

With over thirty years of experience in providing assurance, tax and business advisory services, he has the expertise in the sectors of oil and gas, energy and power, telecommunication, banking and insurance, financial, microfinance, development, and non-governmental organizations.

Khawaja Shaheryar Aziz

PARTNER

Mr. Shaheryar Aziz is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

During a career span of over 15 years, he has worked with A. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of PwC), in various capacities; Gelcaps Pakistan, a Hashoo Group Company, as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary; JS Investments Limited as Manager Internal Audit & Compliance.

Rohail Ajmal

PARTNER

Mr.Rohail is a highly experienced financial and operations executive with over 33 years of proven success in leading diverse teams and driving business performance. He is a former executive of Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited, where he held multiple key leadership roles, including that of Chief Financial Officer/ Executive Vice President, Chief Internal Auditor, Head of Compliance, Head of Human Resources, Head of Business Operations, and Company Secretary. His expertise spans finance, accounting, auditing, treasury, compliance, procurement, human resource management, and business operations. He has a strong track record of implementing robust internal controls and corporate governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. His board memberships in various Public Listed Companies and committee involvements further showcase his strategic leadership and collaborative skills. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CiA) and Certified Director from The Institute of Internal Auditors( USA) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan respectively.

Hamid Farooq

PARTNER

Mr. Farooq is a distinguished executive with over 24 years of C-level experience spanning telecom, consulting, oil & gas, banking, finance, services, and logistics sectors. He specializes in leading complex operations, scaling businesses, and transforming underperforming companies into profitable ventures. His broad expertise covers finance, HR, sales, marketing, customer care, business development, and commercial functions, driving both corporate profitability and sustainable performance.

Since 1993, Mr. Farooq has been pivotal in founding and growing successful companies, demonstrating excellence in team leadership, executive mentoring, stakeholder relations, project management, strategic planning, and high-value contract negotiations.

Shujat Abbas

PARTNER

Mr. Shujat is a seasoned C level finance leader with over 20 years of experience in highly prestigious local and global multi-national companies in the areas of Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Risk and Corporate Internal Audit.

Strong operational expertise in developing and implementing strategies that maximize profitable growth in dynamic environments, across multiple vertices. Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase efficiency and bottom-line profits. Possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish exceptional partnerships with all levels of management. Excellent relationships with Banks, Legal Counsel, Audit and Tax Authorities.