Mohamed Hameed

Introduction

Mohamed Hameed is a Chartered Accountant, Licensed Auditor and Fellow Member of ACCA and CA Maldives, with over 15 years of experience in taxation, audit, risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance. As a Partner at QVL, leading the Audit and Assurance division, Hameed advises businesses across various industries on taxation, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and business matters. Previously, he spent over five years at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), including as Head of the Medium Corporate Audit Section, leading corporate tax audits and assessing business compliance. He also served as Head of Internal Audit at Mauritius Commercial Bank (Maldives) Pvt Ltd, overseeing internal audit, risk management and internal controls. Additionally, he has experience in independent tax consultancy. Hameed believes that sound financial management and an understanding of regulatory obligations are essential for building sustainable businesses. His mentoring approach focuses on helping entrepreneurs understand these requirements, identify risks and establish strong financial foundations. As a mentor, Hameed focuses on four key areas: - Getting Business-Ready: Company structures, registration, licensing and initial tax obligations. - Financial Controls & Risk Management: Internal controls, fraud prevention and financial risk management. - Tax & Regulatory Compliance: GST, Income Tax, filing requirements and record-keeping in the Maldives. - Audit & Financial Governance: Accounting practices, audit readiness, financial reporting and corporate governance.