Saeed Md Abdullah

PhD Candidate | Financial & Environmental Reporting Specialist

Trieste, IT.

About

Highly accomplished PhD Candidate with extensive expertise in financial and environmental reporting, backed by multiple Master's degrees in Accounting, Financial Management, and Business Administration. Proven research capabilities in sustainable development and climate change, complemented by practical experience in auditing, financial statement preparation, and academic instruction. Adept at leveraging deep analytical skills to drive impactful research and contribute to advanced financial and sustainability practices.

Work

DEAMS, University of Trieste

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Teaching Assistant & Educational Tutor (Accounting)

Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

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Summary

Provided comprehensive instructional support and tutoring in financial and managerial accounting, enhancing student comprehension and academic performance.

Highlights

Delivered 10 exercise-solving classes per semester, totaling 20 hours of direct instruction in financial and managerial accounting, under Professor Michele Bertoni.

Provided dedicated educational tutoring for two semesters, dedicating 50 hours each semester to help accounting students grasp fundamental concepts.

Enhanced student comprehension and academic performance in complex accounting principles, contributing to improved learning outcomes.

IUSS Pavia & University of Trieste

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PhD Candidate, Sustainable Development and Climate Change

Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

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Summary

Led comprehensive doctoral research focusing on environmental reporting within sustainable development and climate change frameworks, culminating in a defended dissertation.

Highlights

Successfully defended PhD dissertation titled 'Environmental Reporting from Institutional, Financial and Political Aspect,' demonstrating advanced expertise in sustainability accounting and climate change.

Conducted extensive empirical research on environmental reporting, integrating institutional, financial, and political dimensions to contribute to sustainable development literature.

Secured full funding for doctoral studies, complemented by an additional €6,000 for conference attendance and research, and a 50% stipend increase during a research period in Glasgow.

Completed an intensive research period abroad at Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow (March-August 2024), fostering international research collaborations.

Published peer-reviewed research in the International Journal of Financial Studies (2021) with 5 citations, and presented findings at 5+ international conferences including EAA Annual Congress and EUFIN Conference.

Confidential Audit Firm

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Audit Trainee / Audit Supervisor (Chartered Accountancy Articleship)

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

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Summary

Gained comprehensive experience in financial auditing and corporate consultancy, specializing in financial statement preparation and tax compliance.

Highlights

Prepared and audited financial statements, ensuring rigorous compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements for diverse client portfolios.

Managed corporate tax accounts and accurately calculated government incentives, optimizing financial outcomes and ensuring statutory adherence for multiple companies.

Conducted comprehensive factory inspections and provided strategic corporate consultancy, contributing to operational efficiency and informed financial planning.

Developed and applied robust auditing methodologies, financial analysis techniques, and regulatory compliance expertise within a chartered accountancy framework.

Volunteer

PhD Candidate Representative / Workshop Co-organizer

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IUSS Pavia

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Volunteered as a PhD candidate representative to co-organize the IPCC 2022 workshop on Sustainable Development and Climate Change.

Highlights

Co-organized the IPCC 2022 workshop for PhD candidates in Sustainable Development and Climate Change, facilitating academic exchange and collaboration.

Managed logistical aspects and participant engagement for a key academic event at IUSS Pavia, Italy.

Education

IUSS Pavia & University of Trieste

Pavia, Lombardy, Italy
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PhD Sustainable Development and Climate Change (Research Focus: Environmental Reporting) Grade: N/A

University School for Advanced Studies - IUSS Pavia

, , Italy
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PhD

University of Trieste

, , Italy
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PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate Change (Focusing on Environmental Reporting)

College of Management, Mahidol University

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
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International Master Financial Management Grade: 3.80/4

Toulouse School of Management, Toulouse 1 Capitol University

Toulouse, Occitanie, France
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Master of Science Accounting Grade: 14.335/20

East West University

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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Master Business Administration (Major Finance) Grade: 3.23/4

Awards

Full Academic Scholarship

CMMU, Thailand (College of Management, Mahidol University)

Awarded a full academic scholarship for the International Master Program in Financial Management at CMMU, Thailand, recognizing academic excellence.

Master in Business Administration Credit Waiver

East West University, Bangladesh

Received a waiver of 28 credits for the Master in Business Administration program, acknowledging prior academic achievement or professional experience.

Publications

Seasoned Equity Offerings and Differences in Share-Price Impact by Firm Categories

International Journal of Financial Studies

Authored and published peer-reviewed research analyzing seasoned equity offerings and their differential share-price impact across firm categories, cited 5 times.

Seasoned Equity Offerings and Differences in Share-Price Impact by Firm Categories

International Journal of Financial Studies

journal-article

Categorization of secondary equity offerings and its effects in share price: Evidence from Thailand

International Conference on Business Management, Humanities and Social Science (ICBMHSS)

Presented research on the categorization and share-price effects of secondary equity offerings in Thailand at an international conference in Dhaka.

Languages

English

Bengali

Italian

French

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Environmental Reporting, Sustainability Accounting, Financial Statements, Tax Accounts, Corporate Consultancy, Auditing, Financial Analysis, GAAP, IFRS.

Research & Data Analysis

Quantitative Research, Empirical Research, Academic Writing, Dissertation Development, Literature Review, Statistical Analysis Software, ESG Analysis.

Accounting Principles

Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Internal Controls.

Academic Instruction & Mentoring

Teaching Assistantship, Educational Tutoring, Curriculum Support, Student Engagement, Exercise-Solving Facilitation.

Project & Event Management

Workshop Organization, Event Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Time Management.