Husam Al Aqraa, CIA, Head of Internal Audit

Husam Al Aqraa, CIA

Head of Internal Audit

BATIC

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
Experience
21 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 8 Months

Head of Internal Audit at BATIC
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since December 2017

• Established the first Internal Audit Department in the company.
• Developed the first internal audit plans, Manual, policies and procedures.
• Developed the first company Audit universe.
• Developed and execute the first company 5 years’ risk based audit plan(RBA).
• Developed the first Internal Audit Department charter.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the first internal audit department Strategy,
goals, objectives, methodology, road map and balanced scorecard KPIs.
• Manage the development, planning, implementation, and documentation of
all internal audits (financial, operational, IT, and special projects fraud auditing)
policies and procedures, while constantly ensuring adherence to them.
• Attending meetings with audit client to understand business processes.
• Report the findings and conclusion of the audit programs to the managers and
the Audit Committee.
• Prepare Audit Committee presentations (both Arabic & English).
• Investigate and recommend action to be taken when there are weaknesses in
internal controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and accuracy of
financial information

Senior Audit Executive at Abdul Latif Jameel Company(Toyota-Lexus)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since March 2012

•Prepare system documentation for activates.
•Identified risks and key control activities.
•Prepare Audit program .
•Performed tests of internal controls.
•Prepare Audit Risk Model.
•Review internal controls over specialized processing cycles.
•Identify audit issues and develop recommendations.
•Conduct investigations of suspected improprieties in a confidential and professional manner.
•Communicated results of audits via written reports and oral presentations to management.

Senior Accountant at Abdul Latif Jameel Company(Toyota-Lexus)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2008 to February 2012

•Coordinated in all aspects of monthly closings and financial reporting.
•Coordinated in all aspects of monthly Flash Report.
•Helped Accounts manager in preparing financial statements and reports.
•Supervised staff of 3 (Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, general ledger, payroll)
•Examine job of staff accountant and approve journal ledger for data entry.
•Developed annual budgets.
•Work as acting Accounts Manager.
•Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary details and explanations for audit
•Give necessary training and guidance to accountant.
•Closely monitor the cash balance .
•Monitor the collection from customers
•Verify and approve all the payments prepared by the accounting staff

Senior Accountant at Arab Radio & Television(art)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2003 to September 2008

•Prepared journal entries.
•Performed account reconciliations and analysis of key financial information.
•Assisted Chief Accountant with various assignments.
•Developed annual budgets.
•Prepared daily and monthly financial reports.
•Documented and implemented accounting system control procedures.

Internal Auditor at Arab Company Arab Company for Drug Industries & Medical Appliances
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2002 to January 2003

•Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
•Provided assurance that operations and processes conform to company policies and procedures
•Analyzed operational and management processes and system controls' effectiveness and efficiency
•Identified control and processed weaknesses, documented main control points and provided evidential support for report recommendations.
•Prepared recommendations for all levels of management
•Conduct any reviews or tasks requested by directors

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at Zarqa Private University
  • September 2001

Specialties & Skills

Financial Accounting
Internal Audit
Annual Reports
Budgeting
Staff Management
TeamMate(Audit Management System)
Computer
Typing Skills
Oracle-ERP
BaaN-ERP
MS Office
Confidentiality and team leadership.

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Inistitute Of Management Accountant(IMA)
  • Membership
  • June 2004
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Membership
  • January 2013

Training and Certifications

Fraud,Briber & Corruption-The Internal Audit Role (Training)
Training Institute:
Allied Compliance Consultants
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
40 hours
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Training)
Training Institute:
ACCL
Date Attended:
February 2013
Financial Statement Fraud Detection for Internal Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
Ernst & Young
Date Attended:
November 2014
Internal Audit and Assessment & Fraud Analysis (Training)
Training Institute:
Fleming Gulf Training
Date Attended:
February 2014
Internal Audit Best Practice (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Risk Management Ltd
Date Attended:
January 2013
How to Read an Annual Report (Training)
Training Institute:
Trust Group Ltd.Co
Date Attended:
May 2009
Marketing Principles (Training)
Training Institute:
ACCL
Date Attended:
February 2011
Cost Control and Budgeting (Training)
Training Institute:
Success Techniques
Date Attended:
December 2010
Business Writing Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
ACCL
Date Attended:
July 2012
Guest Delighting (Training)
Training Institute:
ACCL
Date Attended:
January 2011
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Training)
Training Institute:
Rigos Professional Education Programs
Date Attended:
June 2004