Our Vision
Our vision is to empower small and medium businesses to concentrate on growth by equipping them with the financial expertise necessary to navigate through different business cycles.
Who we are?
A2Impact was co-founded by Abu Bakar, a seasoned technology executive with 24 years of experience leading IT transformations for global brands, and Muhammad Asif Zakaria, a seasoned finance professional with 20 years of experience overseeing various accounting, audit, and taxation functions throughout different phases of the business cycle.
With Abu Bakar’s invaluable insights into the transformative impact of IT in modern business and Asif’s meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of numbers, A2Impact is dedicated to providing outsourced accounting solutions to small and medium businesses. Our mission is to equip small and medium businesses with a scalable accounting function that not only manages their day-to-day accounting needs but also offers valuable insights to guide informed decision-making for sustained growth.
Meet our Co-Founders
Muhammad Asif Zakaria
Co-Founder, A2Impact LLC
Asif brings nearly two decades of distinguished experience as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Management Accountant across diverse sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, IT, textile, and e-commerce. Starting his career as an auditor at PwC, he progressed to key roles at Eni Pakistan Limited, ultimately serving as Head of Accounting and Tax. Throughout his journey, Asif has been recognized for his profound grasp of financial intricacies and his expertise in process optimization, tax efficiency, and adept resolution of complex disputes.
A proponent of continuous professional development, Asif has expanded his knowledge with certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Cybersecurity, and Leading the Change. He is dedicated to empowering clients through exceptional accounting and advisory services.
Co-founding A2Impact, Asif aims to provide robust financial solutions to small and medium sized businesses, enabling them to leverage data-driven decisions for sustained growth.
With proficiency in stakeholder management, team leadership, financial reporting, analysis, internal controls, risk management, and taxation, Asif is committed to delivering unmatched value to clients, ensuring their enduring success.
Abu Bakar
Co-Founder, A2Impact LLC
Abu is an experienced technology executive and business operations leader with multi-industry and global experience. Abu has over 24 years of progressive career accomplishments with the last 15 years in the C-Suite. Most recently Abu was the Chief Information and Digital Officer for Summit Medical Group and CityMD, where he was responsible for strategy, governance and implementation of all technology and digital experiences. Abu left Summit Health in April 2023 to pursue investor and entrepreneurial journey.
Currently Abu serves as Operating Partner for Visible Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based out of Boston.
Abu co-founded A2impact, primarily focused on the bookkeeping services for small and medium sized businesses.
Abu is the current President of OPEN Global. www.openglobal.org
Abu frequently speaks at industry conferences globally. He holds a master’s degree in technology management from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Abu is a resident of NJ, USA. Passionate about travel, giving back and is actively involved in commercial and social projects in Pakistan.