Our Team

Zaid Aboobaker is the Founder & CEO of CompassPoint Consulting, a tech-enabled fractional CFO firm. He partners with founders and leadership teams to turn complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insight, helping businesses move from reactive reporting to confident growth.

Zain ul Abideen (FCCA, CPA) is Co-Founder of CompassPoint Consulting. With over a decade of experience in FP&A, treasury, and finance transformation, he helps ambitious businesses turn complexity into clarity through structured reporting, smart forecasting, and technology-driven financial insight.

Mohammad Daniyal is a seasoned finance professional specializing in strategic financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the MENA region. With experience in the media, PR, and education sectors, he supports leadership teams with data-driven forecasting, consolidated reporting, and clear profitability insights.

Nauman is a data analytics and business intelligence specialist with expertise in financial services, banking, and infrastructure sectors. He delivers advanced Power BI dashboards, scalable data models, and automated reporting solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Hana Ahmad is an experienced Operations Manager who specializes in streamlining systems, optimizing workflows, and scaling processes. With a background in psychology and communications, she brings a human-centered, data-driven approach to building efficient, cross-functional operations that drive organizational performance.

Alexis oversees financial operations and reporting at CompassPoint, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic budgeting. With a strong background in corporate finance and audit, he plays a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making across the firm.

Chetan leads marketing and brand strategy at Compass Point, shaping campaigns that align with the firm’s global vision. He specializes in digital engagement, brand positioning, and thought leadership content, connecting Compass Point’s expertise with its target audiences.

Saeed Afzal, FCCA, is a finance leader with 10+ years of international experience across the US, UK, and Middle East. He specializes in financial management and automation using SAP, QuickBooks Online, Oracle Financials, and Power BI, delivering strong reporting, operational efficiency, and strategic financial insight.

Suneela streamlines operations and coordinates cross-functional teams to keep projects running smoothly. She focuses on clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and maintaining structured processes that ensure timelines and deliverables stay on track.

Laila is a finance professional with nearly 20 years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, and financial modeling across diverse sectors. She helps leadership teams turn complex data into clear, strategic insight. Outside work, she enjoys reading and suspenseful stories.

Ahmed Gaber is a finance professional focused on delivering structured reporting, operational efficiency, and data-driven insight. He works closely with leadership teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen processes, and support informed decision-making through accurate reporting and smart system design.

Anjali Vaswani is a Client Success Associate at CompassPoint Consulting, where she works closely with clients to ensure structured financial processes and seamless service delivery. She supports reporting, planning, and workflow coordination, helping align finance operations with broader business goals.

Nimrah Munir is a Growth & Partnerships Associate specializing in business development, client research, and strategic outreach. She focuses on identifying the right opportunities, tracking growth signals, and maintaining a strong pipeline to drive meaningful business connections.

Su Johal is a Growth Partnership Manager focused on building strategic relationships that drive sustainable growth. She works closely with partners and clients to identify opportunities, align commercial objectives, and deliver long-term value through insight-led collaboration.

Sireesha Venkata is a forward-thinking CFO with over 20 years of experience helping founders and leadership teams scale with clarity, discipline, and confidence. With a background spanning creative, tech, and consulting firms, including Publicis Groupe and We Are Social, she combines strategic insight with strong operational and systems expertise. Known for turning finance into a strategic enabler, Sireesha builds frameworks for cash flow, profitability, and performance tracking. Recognised among the UAE’s Most Influential CFOs (Khaleej Times 2025), she leverages AI, automation, and data to drive smarter, sustainable growth.

Rony is a seasoned finance leader and Fractional CFO with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. He has held senior roles including CFO, VP Finance, and Head of Treasury, leading financial strategy, treasury management, and business restructuring. Rony has built and scaled finance functions for portfolios exceeding $500M, secured $77M in financing, and played a key role in a $100M+ asset acquisition. Known for his hands-on approach, he partners with businesses to drive performance, strengthen resilience, and unlock sustainable growth.

Rajiv Kakar is an accomplished Finance Director with over 20 years of experience leading finance functions across the Middle East, Africa, India, and the United States. A CPA by qualification, he has driven financial transformation and profitable growth across pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, and oil & gas sectors. Known as a trusted partner to executive teams, Rajiv brings deep expertise in IFRS, VAT, and regional taxation, and is recognised for building high-performing teams and delivering strategic, insight-led decision support in complex, multi-country environments.

Asif Taj (ACA) is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience across Big 4 and Fortune 500 environments, bringing strong regional depth and global exposure. He has led large-scale finance transformation initiatives across corporate structuring, working capital, M&A, taxation, and compliance. Notably, he drove a global working capital programme that reduced the cash conversion cycle and lowered net working capital by 20%. With deep expertise in end-to-end finance operations and ERP implementation, Asif leverages systems like Oracle, SAP, and Power BI to enhance controls, automate processes, and deliver timely, data-driven insight.

Abouzeid is a senior finance leader with over 21 years of experience in financial strategy, risk management, and corporate governance. He has led large-scale financial transformations, leveraging predictive analytics and BI tools to enhance reporting, compliance, and decision-making. With leadership roles at SINYAR Hospitality and SINYAR Properties, he has driven cost optimisation, capital allocation, and risk mitigation. Known for his expertise in ERP systems and advanced financial modelling, Abouzeid also excels in building high-performing teams and strengthening financial governance.

Anand is a Chartered Accountant with over 23 years of experience across IT, retail, beauty, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. He has delivered strong results through cost optimisation, operational efficiency, and enhanced financial governance. His expertise spans business acquisitions, financial control, investor relations, and compliance. Known for his leadership and strategic communication, Anand is based in Dubai and is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Taher Khamusi is a seasoned finance leader with over 22 years of experience across legal, intellectual property, manufacturing, and trading sectors in the UAE. As Head of Finance at Hadef & Partners LLC, he has led end-to-end financial operations, driving strategic planning, ERP implementation, and digital transformation. Known for delivering measurable impact, Taher has achieved significant cost savings, strengthened financial governance and compliance, and enhanced reporting through advanced financial systems and data-driven insight.