Syed Younas Sadat

Syed Younas Sadat is a seasoned finance and risk advisory professional with over 17 years of experience across central banking, consulting, and regulated financial institutions in the UAE and Afghanistan. He brings a proven track record in financial transformation, risk governance, and regulatory compliance, with extensive exposure to both the public and private sectors.

He specializes in outsourced finance officer services, IFRS advisory, mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, ERP implementations, and financial due diligence. He has led high-impact projects for banks, fintech firms, and sovereign institutions, including his tenure as Chief Finance Officer at Da Afghanistan Bank (central bank of Afghanistan).

Syed has provided strategic support in the design of enterprise risk management (ERM) functions, developed Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Internal Risk Assessment Process (IRAP) reports, and assisted with model risk reviews and investment committee mandates. He has also worked closely with the IFRS Foundation and Big Four firms on statutory audits and implementation projects such as IFRS 9.

His domain expertise covers a wide range of industries, including banking, fintech, real estate, telecom, manufacturing, and investment funds, with a focus on regulated entities under DFSA and FSRA jurisdictions.
 

Experience

Younas currently leads consulting mandates in outsourced accounting, financial due diligence, M&A support, and internal audit engagements. He advises regulated firms in DIFC and ADGM on IRAP/ICAP submissions, financial modeling, risk frameworks, and corporate governance. He has played a key role in feasibility assessments, business plans, and technology-led transformation through ERP systems.

He has also served on the investment and credit committees of central banks and telecom entities, offering strategic insights into reserves management, capital deployment, and digital transformation initiatives—especially in the domain of payment systems and digital currencies.
 

Involvement

• Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & Management

Expertise

• IFRS Advisory, Risk Management, Outsourced Finance Officer, M&A, Valuation
• Feasibility Studies, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, ERP Advisory
• Banks & Financial Institutions, Fintech & Payments, Investment Funds, Real Estate, Telecom, Manufacturing, Distribution, Travel & Tourism