Hussein Zarour

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Principal - Audit & Assurance at Deloitte

Qatar

Overview

Hussein Zarour is an Audit and Assurance Principal at Deloitte with extensive experience in external and internal audits across major firms like PwC and Samsung. Holding CPA and JCPA certifications, he is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting and internal controls. Colleagues praise him as a skilled, professional, and knowledgeable manager.

Beyond his corporate role, Hussein is passionate about public speaking, frequently presenting at industry conferences on finance and governance. He enjoys coaching and developing his teams and has a keen interest in technology and innovation. A unique personal hobby of his is a passion for classic American muscle cars.

He is a recognized speaker on the new Code of Governance for listed companies in Qatar.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Governance
He recently spoke at a Deloitte event on the new Code of Governance for listed companies in Qatar, highlighting key changes for finance leaders.
IFRS Standards
Co-organized and spoke at a Deloitte IFRS event, demonstrating deep expertise and a commitment to educating fellow finance professionals on current standards.
Team Coaching
Described by colleagues as an "excellent trainer" and a "one-of-a-kind manager, " he is passionate about the coaching and support of his teams.

Media Appearances

Hussein has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2022
Principal - Audit & Assurance at Deloitte
9-2019 - 12-2022
Principal - Audit & Assurance at Deloitte
1-2014 - 8-2019
Regional Head of Internal Audit at Samsung Electronics
10-2009 - 12-2013
Assurance Senior Manager at PwC
7-2003 - 10-2009
Assurance Assistant Manager at Ernst & Young

Education

1998 - 2002
BA from University of Jordan

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Insights For Selling To Hussein

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hussein is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hussein

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hussein move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Hussein take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Hussein

Personality Compatibility


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