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MBA, CRMA, CFPI, CORM, Big4
I am a highly experienced audit and risk management professional with expertise in conducting independent assessments of the efficacy of the policies, procedures and standards. With a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), supplemented by CRMA (Certified Risk Management Assurance) qualification, I have 24+ years of experience including an initial assignment with Ernst and Young. My experience entails audits, business process re-engineering, cost optimization, and leveraging competencies in ERP and project management across a range of industries (utilities, manufacturing, real estate, construction). Over the years I have gained significant expertise in risk identification, risk analysis, risk governance, and developing effective risk management frameworks.
In my present assignment as Risk and Internal Audit Advisor at HLB – CPAs & Consultations, Riyadh, I have been at the forefront of establishing the internal audit departments and audit services. I head internal risk assessments, and ensure internal controls are well established and adhered to. A firm believer in continual improvement, I spearhead the implementation of best practices across areas of financial control. Most notable are my strengths in assessing risks pertaining to various departments and functions, identifying potential risks and implementing risk mitigation measures. Earlier I was working as Internal Audit Manager with Water and Power Utility Company for Jubal and Yanbua. My key contributions during this tenure were setting up the internal audit department based on Risk-Based Audit, developing the Audit Chart, and formulating and implementing and effective Anti-Fraud policy. Previously in the same company as Specialist Financial Auditor, I had implemented ‘Teammate’ and initiated Enterprise Risk Management in the company. My employers include Anfal Group, Aqar / Alsalam Group, Al AKeel Group, Aljazwa, Al Faisliah Group and Ernst and Young.
Water & Power Utility Company for Jubail & Yanbua, Marafiq, Saudi Arabia: May 2006 – November 2012
Designation: Audit Manager
Designation Chronology:
November 2011 – November 2012, Internal Audit Manager
May 2006 – November 2011, Specialist Financial Auditor
Significant Accomplishments (As Internal Audit Manager):
Set up internal Audit department based on Risk Based Audit (RBA) to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
Established Audit Chart and developed a comprehensive Audit Manual.
Established Anti-Fraud policy that facilitated prevention and detection of frauds with effective deterrents in place.
Significant Accomplishments (As Specialist Financial Auditor):
Successfully customized and implemented “Teammate” to assist in automation project customization, implementation, training, administration including development/improvement of system, and internal audit processes as project manager.
Instrumental in initiating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) across the company in coordination with an international firm.
Key Responsibilities:
As Internal Audit Manager
Finalized and presented various reports to the Board Audit Committee; participated in other internal audit regulatory reporting reviews.
Defined and implemented new governance policies including monitoring of internal controls; served as Advisor for various cases.
Involved in validation of effectiveness of remediation or resolution plans; evaluated regulatory reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
Managed routine documents based on business requirements.
As Specialist Financial Auditor
Spearheaded activities related to completion of various types of audits.
Rendered support to the management in implementation of risk management modules.
Mentored internal audit staff; conducted training sessions for team members based on performance evaluation.
Updated the Board Audit Committee and Management Dir
Anfal Group, KSA: August 2005 – December 2005 (Assignment)
Designation: Consultant
Significant Accomplishments:
Involved in development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures including recommendation of restructuring strategies.
Coordinated activities related to implementation of procedural changes, and change management initiatives.
Implemented systematic changes to enhance organizational productivity and cost savings.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitored day to day activities for finance, human resources, administration, procurement, and warehousing functions.
Assisted the senior leadership in various aspects of decision making; formulated strategic plans based on various corporate objectives
Ensured prompt resolution of issues; developed diversified improvement and optimization strategies.
Reason of Leave
Assignment has been completed successfully.
Aqar / Alsalam Group, Jeddah, KSA: July 2004 – June 2005
Designation: Financial Controller
Significant Accomplishments:
Played key role in development of the Group\'s diversified financial regulations, policies and procedures.
Instrumental in liquidation of the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
Led accounting functions such as preparation of consolidated financial statements; managed audits including other financial activities based on requirements.
Illustrated diversified financial information to ensure accurate business forecasts including monitoring of performance and efficiency of various financial models.
Managed diversified accounting functions including finalization of consolidated year-end statements for submission to regulatory authorities.
Involved in compilation of diversified MIS Reports and evaluated monthly results of those reports.
Set up stringent financial control framework in collaboration with respective department heads to eliminate chances of fraud or misappropriation.
Organized quarterly review meetings of respective Group Companies i