The Banking Executive Magazine - August 2024 Issue

Saudi national and ICAEW (the In- stitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) student Moham- mad Kheder is one of 28 rising ac- counting stars globally selected to join the esteemed International Fed- eration of Accountants (IFAC) Young Leaders Collective. He is the first ICAEW student from the region to form part of the distinguished pro- gramme. Kheder, who is currently pursuing his Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, also serves as the Group Finance & Accounting Shared Services Manager at Zahid Group. His appointment underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to nur- turing local talent, a fundamental as- pect of Saudi Vision 2030. The International Federation of Ac- countants (IFAC) represents the global accountancy profession, com- prising over 180 member organisa- tions and representing nearly three million accountants in more than 135 countries. The IFAC Young Lead- ers Collective involves early career professionals in discussions and ini- tiatives that influence the future of the accounting profession by ad- dressing crucial global issues such as sustainability, anti-corruption, artifi- cial intelligence, and talent attraction and retention. Selected from a highly competitive global pool of applicants, Kheder’s inclusion highlights the exceptional talent emerging from the region and the strength of ICAEW's pro- grammes. As a member of the Young Leaders Collective, Mohammad will engage with peers globally, share in- sights, and influence IFAC’s direction on critical initiatives Hanadi Khalife, Head of Middle East at ICAEW, said: "The selection of a Saudi national for this distinguished programme benchmarks our local talent on an international scale and demonstrates government and pri- vate sector efforts to develop and nurture high potentials are yielding results. This achievement under- scores the Kingdom’s and ICAEW’s commitment to upskilling, as well as Mohammad's exceptional dedica- tion and hard work. We are im- mensely proud of his accomplishment and confident he will make significant contributions to the IFAC Young Leaders Collective and to the broader industry in the re- gion." Mohammad Kheder, said: "I am in- credibly honoured to be selected for the IFAC Young Leaders Collective. This opportunity allows me to en- gage with and learn from some of the brightest minds in the accounting profession worldwide. I look forward to contributing my perspectives and gaining invaluable experience to bring back to Saudi." the BANKING EXECUTIVE 42 ISSUE 188 AUGUST 2024 Career Chronicle RISING SAUDI ACCOUNTING STAR AND ICAEW STUDENT MOHAMMAD KHEDER SELECTED FOR IFAC YOUNG LEADERS COLLECTIVE