Saf is a CIMA qualified Chartered Management Accountant, Saf has over 20 years’ experience working within the non-profit and INGO sector.
With considerable experience leading teams in cross-divisional projects, Saf has supported senior management and Board members during her career though strategic leadership and operational support, during change management phases at International Organisations, and delivering financial management training and guidance to country directors and overseas finance and project teams based across Africa, Asia, and MENA regions.
Saf is an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee at UNICEF UK, where her role includes providing guidance and recommendations for the Board on a range of policies and procedures including oversight on financial reporting, risk, HR, governance, and internal controls. In 2019, Saf was appointed a Trustee at The Charity Finance Group joining the Board.
Saf is passionate about championing best practice, especially the essence of inspiring financial leadership, and ensuring the charity sector continues to be dynamic and helping to build a better operating environment for all charities.