Associate Professor of Accounting at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan , Jordan
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifa, a Jordanian academic and professional, has made notable contributions to both the academic and banking sectors. With a strong foundation in accounting and risk management, they hold a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Science, Malaysia. Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifa has served as Vice Dean at Al-Zaytoonah University and is recognized for their significant roles in various banking institutions, specializing in financial crimes prevention and compliance. Their blend of academia and industry expertise positions them as a leader in the fields of accounting, risk management, and financial governance. 🌍📚💼
Publication Profile
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Education
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifaearned their Ph.D. in Accounting (Management Accounting and Control) in 2018 from the University of Science, Malaysia, which ranks 137 globally. They hold a Master’s in Accounting from Applied Sciences Private University, Jordan, where they graduated with an impressive 89.6/100. Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifacompleted their Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with an excellent 3.76/4.00 GPA from Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Jordan, in 2010. 🎓📖🇯🇴
Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifa has over a decade of experience in both academia and banking. They currently serve as the Vice Dean and Associate Professor at Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan. Prior to this, they held the position of Assistant Professor of Accounting. In the banking sector, they have worked as the Head of Anti-financial Crimes at Al-Mashreq Al-Arabi Islamic Bank and led compliance and market study teams at several banks in Jordan and Iraq. 💼💡🏦
Awards and Honors:
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifa has earned numerous accolades for their exceptional contributions to accounting and banking. They have been recognized for academic excellence, leadership in compliance, and risk management. Their research and professional expertise have garnered praise from academic institutions and financial organizations alike. 🏅🌟🎖️
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malik Abu Afifa focuses on management accounting, cost control, financial reporting, and digital accounting, with a special interest in banking and risk management. Their research integrates target costing, responsibility accounting, and the role of risk management in business performance, contributing valuable insights into international accounting standards and modern financial practices. 📊📉💻
Publications 📖
Environmental, social and governance practices: A new perspective from Asian developing countries
Authors: Abu Afifa, M., Nguyen, N.M., Vo, D.T.T., Van Bui, D., Van, H.V.
Published: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2025, Volume 32, Issue 1, pp. 1079–1095.
Key Focus: This article offers a fresh perspective on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in developing countries in Asia, exploring how these practices contribute to sustainable business operations and performance.
2. Nexus among big data analytics, environmental process integration, and environmental performance: moderating role of digital learning orientation and environmental strategy
Authors: Abu Afifa, M.M., Nguyen, N.M.
Published: VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 2024, Volume 54, Issue 6, pp. 1404–1427.
Key Focus: This article investigates the relationship between big data analytics, environmental process integration, and performance, while examining how digital learning and environmental strategy influence these outcomes.
3. Nexus among cloud-based accounting, employee job performance, employee digital skills, and operational performance: a mediating–moderating model
Authors: Vo, D.T.T., Abu Afifa, M., Bui, D.V., Van, H.V., Nguyen, N.
Published: Meditari Accountancy Research, 2024, Volume 32, Issue 6, pp. 2321–2347.
Key Focus: This article discusses the impact of cloud-based accounting on job performance, digital skills, and operational performance, proposing a mediating and moderating model.
4. Nexus among board characteristics, earnings management and dividend payout: evidence from an emerging market
Authors: Abu Afifa, M., Saleh, I., Al-shoura, A., Vo Van, H.
Published: International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2024, Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 106–133.
Key Focus: The study explores the influence of board characteristics on earnings management and dividend payout policies in emerging markets.
5. Management accounting practices going sustainable: the move toward sustainable risk management in ASEAN developing economies
Authors: Abu Afifa, M., Nguyen, N.M., Bui, D.V.
Published: Competitiveness Review, 2024 (Article in press).
Key Focus: The paper discusses the adoption of sustainable management accounting practices and how they influence risk management strategies in ASEAN countries.
6. Electronic payment systems’ characteristics and accounting information systems effectiveness: the moderating impact of perceived customers’ uncertainty
Authors: Saleh, I., Abu Afifa, M., Alkhawaja, A., Hannon, T.
Published: Cogent Business and Management, 2024, Volume 11, Issue 1, Article 2396050.
Key Focus: This article examines how the characteristics of electronic payment systems affect the effectiveness of accounting information systems, particularly under conditions of customer uncertainty.
7. A study of mediating and moderating effects on the relationship between audit quality and integrated reporting quality among Jordanian firms
Authors: Abu Afifa, M., Saleh, I., Abu Al-Nadi, R.
Published: Asian Review of Accounting, 2024 (Article in press).
Key Focus: The study analyzes the mediating and moderating effects on audit quality and integrated reporting quality in Jordanian firms.
8. Nexus among Blockchain Technology, Digital Accounting Practices, Transformational Leadership and Sustainable Performance: Moderated-mediating Model
Authors: Afifa, M.A., Nguyen, N.M., Bui, D.V.
Published: Global Business Review, 2024 (Article in press).
Key Focus: This article explores the relationship between blockchain technology, digital accounting, and sustainable performance, with a focus on the role of transformational leadership.
9. Accounting information systems and organizational performance in the cloud computing era: evidence from SMEs
Authors: Vo Van, H., Abu Afifa, M., Saleh, I.
Published: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, 2024 (Article in press).
Key Focus: The paper looks at how accounting information systems impact organizational performance in SMEs, particularly in the context of cloud computing.
10. Environmental commitment for green finance and sustainable performance in commercial banks of ASEAN countries – whether stakeholder pressure has a moderating role
Authors: Van, H.V., Afifa, M.A.
Published: International Journal of Sustainable Economy, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 3, pp. 304–331.
Key Focus: The study examines the role of environmental commitment in promoting green fina
Conclusion
The individual possesses a well-rounded profile for the Research for Excellence in Research Award. Their strong academic credentials, research in critical areas of management accounting, cost accounting, and risk management, combined with their professional experience in banking, make them highly suitable for recognition.