RSM, the 6th largest global network of audit, consulting, and accounting firms, announces the appointment of Djamel Zahri as partner.
A certified public accountant and statutory auditor, he specializes in the social and solidarity economy (SSE).
The very specific challenges faced by not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) require specialized professionals in audit and accounting. RSM France has a dedicated team in this sector and continues its development with the arrival of Djamel Zahri.
“Djamel's arrival contributes to RSM's ambition to be a leader in audit and consulting in the social and solidarity economy sector, where the needs for both financial and non-financial information, as well as control systems or transformation processes, are growing. Beyond this, strengthening our presence with major players in the sector, SSE fully aligns with our purpose and values,” said Régine Stephan, who leads RSM’s audit activities in France.
Djamel Zahri

Partner, Certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor, Djamel Zahri (50 years old) specializes in the social and solidarity economy sector (Associations, Foundations, Endowment Funds, Trade Unions, and other not-for-profit organizations). He has nearly 20 years of experience in large international firms.
He joins RSM to develop a multidisciplinary activity in the NPO sector. He will coordinate a dedicated and specialized team, which currently consists of 20 people, and will continue to expand it.
He works with major players in the sector, being a recognized expert. He has led several conferences and published articles on the challenges of this sector. He is a member of the Associations & Foundations Committee of the Compagnie Nationale des Commissaires aux Comptes, where he addresses issues related to associations and foundations.
Areas of Expertise
Associations, Foundations, Endowment Funds, Trade Unions, and other not-for-profit organizations. He particularly supports the sector with financial audit missions, internal control analysis and procedure drafting, organizational audit, governance audit, donor auditing, non-financial reporting, and sustainable development.