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Experienced in both industry and academia, professor Mohammad Nurunnabi is now helping Saudi Arabia in its ambitious sustainability programme.
Describe yourself to us
I am the aide to the president on research, ranking and internationalisation, and chair of the Department of Accounting at Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia.
I am also an academic visitor (senior member) of St Antony’s College, Oxford University in the UK. Prior to my academic career I worked as a financial team member in ADVFN. I hold a PhD with an outright pass from the University of Edinburgh, UK.
I have been active within the accounting profession as vice president (education) of the IMA Riyadh Chapter, Saudi Arabia, and a global advisory member of the Diversity Thought Leadership Pipeline (DTLP) Committee of the IMA, US. My most recent book is The Role of the State and Accounting Transparency (Routledge: London and New York). I have published over 130 articles in international journals.
Why is the future bright with the IFA?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia began implementing localisation of accounting professions from June. The new era of accounting in Saudi Arabia is full of opportunities.
What is the most interesting part about your job?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, bestowed by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to capitalise upon its nation’s strengths to become a leading economy and an example for sustainable development. I am very honoured to contribute to Vision 2030 through three leading global think tanks: Global SME Policy Network; Global Education Policy Network (GSPN); and Global Islamic Finance, Tax and Zakat Center.
Most embarrassing/ funny moment in your career …
I left my job in the stock market and started my PhD. My PhD supervisor told me ‘if you become an academic you will not make money’.
I was really embarrassed to hear his comments and told him ‘I want to contribute to my community in building a better society’.
Who is your role model, in life or in your career and why?
My mother is my role model – she is my inspiration and taught me how to dream big.
Favourite food?
Pizza and salmon.
Most useful tech tool or app – and why?
WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Zoom – the latter has been like a virtual office during the pandemic.
How do you spend your time away from your role?
Watching movies, listening to music and going to the gym.
What do you see as the path ahead for you and you career?
I’m quite satisfied with the way my life and career have been developing so far. I would like to have a global impact on the accounting profession – as part of my vision of ‘one accounting family’.