Finland
MDIF is a not-for-profit investment fund, providing debt and equity financing to independent media businesses in countries with a history of media oppression. Its affordable financing and technical assistance help independent news outlets build sustainable businesses around quality news and information. Since providing its first loan in 1996, MDIF has provided more than $316 million in affordable financing. In over 25 years of supporting independent media, MDIF has invested in 152 clients across 47 countries.
Social Media / Web editor at Al Jazeera English, working out of the networks headquarters in Doha, Qatar.
Online journalist with Al Jazeera English, based in Doha.
Manager in Transaction Services
Helped clients with M&A origination and deal management, strategic and financial analysis, valuation and financial structuring. Also advised on project management of mergers or acquisitions and worked with our Corporate Finance team on financing of infrastructure and other capital intensive projects.
• Broad experience in the audit of individual and consolidated financial statements (GAAP, IFRS) • In-depth expertise in financial services and banking. • Implementing audit programs including risk based tests focused on the key processes in the client company • Supervising and coaching junior & senior staff members • Preparing audit reports summarising the key issues that have come to light during the audits and drafting audit highlights and recommendations to the clients.