Ahmed Carim, Business Consultant

Ahmed Carim

Business Consultant

Distressed Business Solutions

Location
South Africa
Education
Higher diploma, Certified Rescue Analyst
Experience
12 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 6 Months

Business Consultant at Distressed Business Solutions
  • South Africa
  • My current job since January 2017

I am self-employed in the fields of Business Rescue, Business Consultancy and Financial Advisory

I assist failing businesses through the restructure of its affairs by working towards solutions to mitigate losses to businesses and prevent business failure and liquidation.

This would include assessing the position of a Company and working in collaboration with management (who are under supervision) and creditors of a Company to adopt and implement workable solutions to return a company to solvency

Apart from assisting businesses through the 'Business Rescue' process, I attempt to consult with small to medium businesses prior to such decline, be it financially or operationally

I am currently also in the process of assisting an entrepreneural family by advising how to establish themselves in a group of new businesses. Advise will be based on financial ability, family capability and structure as well as analysis of which industries to invest in

Various Positions Held at Tayfin Financial Accountants and Forensic Services
  • South Africa
  • November 2011 to December 2016

Positions held include:
- Business Rescue Consultant and head of department
- Interim Manager to various companies
- Consultant in new business development
- Establishing, training and managing a new branch

Education

Higher diploma, Certified Rescue Analyst
  • at University of Pretoria and Turnaround Management Association
  • April 2017

Subjects include Ethics, Finance, Law and Management

Bachelor's degree, Financial Management
  • at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
  • January 2010

Subjects: Accounting | Business Management | Finance

Specialties & Skills

Business Turnaround
Business Advisory
Financial Management
Leadership and Communication
Business Analysis
Decision Making and Time Management
Financial Management
Business Turnaround

Languages

English
Expert
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Memberships

Turnaround Management Association
  • Member
  • January 2016

Training and Certifications

Certified Rescue Analyst (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Golfing
  • Reading
  • Travel
    I have traveled extensively both locally and internationally and try as much as possible to visit new places as often as I can