Seemab Khalid

Academic & Professional Qualifications

ACCA | MS-Finance

Seemab Khalid is a seasoned finance and compliance professional with over a decade of diverse experience spanning accounting, auditing, financial consulting, regulatory compliance, and professional education. A member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holder of an MS in Finance, she has consistently demonstrated excellence across corporate, academic, and regulatory domains.

Career Journey

• General Scientific Traders (2010–2012): Began her career as Accounts Officer and later served as an Internal Audit Officer, where she strengthened compliance practices and financial reporting accuracy.
• SKANS School of Accountancy (2013–2020): Contributed as an ACCA Lecturer, mentoring and preparing future finance professionals through high-quality instruction and exam-focused guidance.
• Private US Company (2020–2022): Worked remotely as an Accountant & AP Consultant, ensuring precision in accounts payable processes, financial records management, and operational efficiency.
• ABM Global Compliance (2023–Present): Currently serving as Country Manager – Australia, providing strategic compliance advisory and managing risk, governance, and regulatory obligations across financial services.

Core Expertise & Service Areas

1. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
   • AML/CTF Act 2006 compliance for businesses.
   • AUSTRAC registration for MSBs and remittance providers.
   • ASIC financial licensing (AFSL/ACL) advisory.
   • Interpreting regulatory changes and business impact analysis.
2. Compliance Framework Development
   • AML/CTF programs, risk management frameworks, and breach registers.
   • Policies, procedures, and internal controls design.
   • Comprehensive risk assessments (products, services, delivery channels, customers).
3. Monitoring & Reporting
   • Transaction monitoring for suspicious/unusual activities.
   • AUSTRAC reporting: SMRs, TTRs, IFTIs.
   • Internal compliance audits and regulatory reporting oversight.
4. Training & Awareness
   • AML/CTF, KYC/EDD, sanctions, and reporting training.
   • Development of tailored training material aligned with business risk.
   • Staff competency development and regulatory updates.
5. Risk Management
   • Financial crime risk identification and mitigation (AML/CTF, fraud, sanctions, bribery/corruption).
   • CDD/EDD reviews and sanctions/PEP screening implementation.
6. Liaison & Regulatory Engagement
   • Primary liaison with AUSTRAC, ASIC, and APRA.
   • Handling regulator queries, inspections, and audits.
   • Supporting investigations and compliance reviews.
7. Incident & Breach Management
   • Investigation and remediation of compliance breaches.
   • Maintenance of breach registers and reportable situations.
   • Implementation of corrective actions.
8. Specialist Consultancy Services
   • Licensing strategy advisory (AFSL/ACL).
   • Outsourced compliance officer support for MSBs.
   • Independent AUSTRAC compliance reviews.