Group Manager Internal Audit
Dubai Investments PJSC
Total years of experience :20 years, 0 Months
Dubai Investments has grown to become a major player in the economy of Dubai and the UAE, with prudent investments in diversified sectors and markets across the globe - real estate, industrial, financial, healthcare and education among others. It has 16, 502 shareholders with a share capital of AED 4.25 billion. www.dubaiinvestments.com
Joined the organization as Senior Auditor, moved on upward career trajectories, to merit multiple promotions to the position of Group Manager.
Designation Chronology:
• Jan 20 - Present - Group Manager
• Jul 15 - Dec 19 - Senior Manager
• Jan 14 - Jun 15 - Manager
• Jan 12 - Dec 13 - Assistant Manager
• May 08 - Dec 11 - Audit Supervisor
• Apr 06 - Apr 08 - Senior Auditor
Accomplishments:
• Instrumental in leading the transformation and delivery of the Internal Audit strategy and the continued development and evolution of the assurance strategy.
• Act as a Thought Leader to Senior Executives, provided high quality, forward-looking assurance over the culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management & control framework, thus facilitating business results achievement.
• Authored Audit Committee & Internal Audit Charters and Manual.
• Played a pivotal role in continuing transformation and evolution of audit function, facilitated implementation and enhancements of software/ ERP systems and strengthening of controls within the system.
• Recommended automation/ implementation of next generation technology, re-engineered processes, fostered a culture of continuous improvement to achieve productivity goals across the subsidiaries.
• Successfully drove VAT Health check outsourced assignment for the entire Group.
• Played a key role in automating audits through automated audit tools.
• Identified revenue leakages in many of the large entities and made recommendations to strengthen the control to fix them.
• Whistle-blower, exposed frauds and management override of controls.
• Entrusted with Quality Assurance function of the Department, enforced internal quality reviews in line with the IIA Standards.
• Member of the discussion panel with reputed firms like KPMG and Protiviti, during execution of various co-sourced and outsourced assignments.
• Key Member of the interview panel for recruitment in the Department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Establishing the Group internal audit plan and agile auditing methodology & tools to provide stronger independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal processes and control environment.
• Driving and embedding risk culture across the group entities. Conducting risk assessments and developing risk based internal audit plan.
• Ownership of department budget and resource requirements. Endeavouring to accomplish audit work in accordance with established standards, plans, budgets and schedules.
• Evaluating risks and controls, ensuring comprehensive audit coverage for all activities under review including compliance with prescribed policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations.
• Be a Trusted Advisor and Partner with major business and support functions as well as providing Executive Management with report on audit coverage and results of audit activity, discuss deficiencies, recommend corrective actions/ recommendations and agree action plans.
• Summarizing, reporting & delivering presentation on significant issues as well as periodic updates for Audit Committee.
• Directing a dynamic team of Auditors. Training, mentoring and empowering them to be of high caliber, recognizing and utilizing throughout the business as value added business partners.
• Key driver of process improvement/refinement across the Group. Managing several integrated audits focused on key business processes, thus delivering sustainable business benefits.
Pannell Kerr Forster \[PKF\] is a mid-tier multinational audit firm offering audit and consulting services and is affiliated to PKF International. www.pkfaue.com.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully developed MIS format for the hospitality division of a reputed Group of companies, empowered them to drive best in class forecast, planning and enhanced Management Decision Making.
Key Responsibilities:
• Established audit programs and plans and guided the audit team in day to day functioning, designing and performing various types of audit procedures. Drafted/ reviewed financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS Standards.
• Leveraged extensive understanding of financial reporting, risk management, and compliance guidelines of diverse industries. Prepared planning documents including risk assessment till final reports preparation.
• Conducted external audit engagement planning and preparation of audit risk assessment process for each audit assignment.
• Conduct internal audit engagements, assessed internal controls, proffered strategic recommendations for enhancing internal controls, operating efficiency/ adequacy of company records & record keeping.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
• Aug’02 - Mar’04: Accounts Manager, International Iron Trading Company, Udaipur, India
• Aug’99 - May’02: Articled Trainee, Deloitte, Mumbai, India
Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 2003
Bachelor of Business Management, Sukhadia University, India, 2000