Our Team

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.