Zainab Alaali, CPA's Linkedin Analytics

I am a Certified Public Accountant and Financial Analyst with over six years of progressive experience in financial audits, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) across the banking and specialized licensees sector. My career spans reputable global firms including EY, KPMG Bahrain, Grant Thornton, and Forvis Mazars Bahrain, where I developed a strong foundation in financial reporting, audit management, and regulatory assurance. Throughout my journey, I have: • Led and managed audit engagements ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards. • Specialized in regulatory compliance audits for banks, financial institutions, and investment companies, with a focus on AML, prudential reporting, and risk assessments. • Built expertise in financial analysis, audit reporting, internal controls, and fraud risk management. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Bahrain and have completed specialized certifications in Mergers & Acquisitions, Trading & Financial Market Analysis, and Anti-Money Laundering. Currently, I serve as an AML Compliance Officer, where I am responsible for name screening, risk analysis, transaction monitoring, reporting suspicious transactions (STRs), and liaising with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) in Bahrain. I am passionate about strengthening financial integrity and compliance frameworks, and my goal is to leverage my expertise to support organizational growth while contributing to a more transparent and secure financial sector.