Tariq Issa CIA CRMA CFE, Internal Audit Manager

Tariq Issa CIA CRMA CFE

Internal Audit Manager

DADA Group

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
17 years, 3 months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 3 months

Internal Audit Manager at DADA Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since August 2023

• Plays a crucial role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Leads a team of auditors and collaborate with various departments to identify areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Contributes to enhancing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity.
• Planning and executing internal audit activities by developing an annual risk-based audit plan, identifying key areas to be audited, and determining the scope and objectives of each audit.
• Conducting internal audits by performing detailed reviews and assessments of the company’s financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s policies, procedures, and internal controls. Recommending improvements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities to enhance internal audit processes and methodologies.
• Reporting and communication.
• Team management and leadership.

Internal Audit Manager at TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2017 to July 2023

• To effectively manage and oversee planning, execution and continuous improvement of the organization’s process in order to add value and support the development of strong corporate governance and assurance to the company through the compliance with internal and external rules and regulations in the company.
• Prepare an Annual Internal Audit Plan based on risk assessment including tasks, assignments and timelines for completion for each task and main activity.
• Identify, allocate and perform tasks, monitor work, control audit/assignment resources, consolidate results.
• Prepare risk-based audits / reviews.
• Develop and discuss findings, recommendations and time lines for corrective actions.
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations and appraise the adequacy of follow-up actions taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Scrutinize the internal and external risks on company operations and make recommendation to minimize the risks on company assets.
• Maintain and update audit programs.
• Maintain and update audit tools and techniques.
• Review the established systems to ensure compliance with Group policies, plans, procedures, and laws.
• Control the reliability of the reports and documents submitted by various departments.
• Lead audit engagements and ensure the proper coverage and application of auditing principles and practices within agreed timeframe.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of crucial or ad-hoc audits whenever necessary.
• Develop direct report through setting individual objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing formal and informal feedback and appraisal in order to maximize subordinate and departmental approval.

Head of Accounting at Dofaa Lil Barmajiat
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2017 to September 2017

• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Reviews accounts receivable, accounts payable and approve bank payments.
• Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Develop and implement various accounting procedures.

Head of Credit & Internal Control at Fine Hygienic Holding, Fine Hygienic Paper FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2016 to January 2017

• Evaluate the financial controls and applied processes of different cycles/modules to improve business performance, and benchmark with best practices.
• Support management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures.
• Supervise and perform month's end accounting activities related to Accounts Receivable and Credit Control cycles.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable & Credit Control finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Calculate and provide the needed financial provisions such as provisions for doubtful accounts, marketing expenses, rebates and discounts.
• Determine the company's total credit exposure, and monitor the proper implementation of its credit policy.
• Manage all customers' accounts in GCC including Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain in addition to Africa and India.
• Prepare, analyze and report the financial data to management as needed.
• Liaise with external and government auditors during audit, and prepare ad hoc reports when required.

Internal Audit Supervisor at Fine Hygienic Holding, Fine Hygienic Paper Co. Ltd – Jeddah, KSA
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2015 to April 2016

A special assignment requested by management to ensure that operation's processes are governed by an effective and solid controls and procedures by:
• Evaluate the adequacy of controls applied for each single module and process at the company.
• Ensure that existing procedures are fully documented and updated.
• Identify outdated procedures and replace it with new or complimentary system controls.
• Perform a comprehensive testing to validate the effectiveness of these controls.
• Report internal control issues to management and supply comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks.

Senior Internal Auditor at Fine Hygienic Holding, Corporate Center (HQ)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2007 to March 2015

• Evaluate the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of systems, procedures, and controls applied in the group's business units at both local and abroad levels (Jordan, KSA, UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan ...etc.).
• Benchmark to best practices and recommend improvements in order to safeguard the group companies' assets and interests.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Perform special assignments and investigations as required by management including those related to theft or suspected fraud.
• Influence the strengthening of business processes and controls through the sharing of best practices.
• Document the internal audit process and special investigations in consistent with professional standards.
• Articulate audit findings to upper management through written reports and oral presentations, and provide comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks.
• Follow up and oversee the follow up of outstanding audit issues, ensuring they are being addressed as and when agreed.
• Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan, including determination of proposed audits, scope, and budgeted hours.
• Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with management and staff of the group's companies.

Customers' Accounts Officer at Jawharat Crown – Amman
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2007 to November 2007

• Maintaining customers' accounts.
• Online customers' support and financial consult.
• Perform daily desk operations and monitoring customers' accounts.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at The University of Jordan
  • February 2007

Specialties & Skills

Corporate Policies
Performance Auditing
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
Internal Audit
Corporate Governance
Financial Reporting
Cost Accounting
Internal Controls
Financial Accounting
Internal Audit
Process & Continuous Improvement
Performance Audits
Corporate Policies
Financial Analysis
Managerial Finance

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2021
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2021
Adaptability and Change Leadership (Training)
Training Institute:
-
Date Attended:
January 2016
DISC Profiling & Stress Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Better Business
Date Attended:
March 2013
Sense of Urgency and Time Management (Training)
Training Institute:
-
Date Attended:
January 2011
Fraud Prevention & Detection in a Manufacturing Environment (Training)
Training Institute:
-
Date Attended:
January 2010
Technical and Business Writing Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Optimiza Academy
Date Attended:
October 2008
Fundamentals of Markets Economy (FOME) (Training)
Training Institute:
Injaz Association
Date Attended:
May 2003
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
ACL Audit Software Practical Training (Training)
Training Institute:
ACL Services Ltd.
Date Attended:
July 2015
Presentation Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Jordan Association of Management Accountants
Date Attended:
April 2014
Motivation, Positive Thinking and Managing Change (Training)
Training Institute:
Better Business
Date Attended:
January 2012
Critical Thinking (Training)
Training Institute:
-
Date Attended:
January 2009
Effective Communication Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Trainedge Center
Date Attended:
February 2008
Computer Application for Financial Accounting (Training)
Training Institute:
The Arab Society Of Certified Accountants
Date Attended:
August 2007