Sabahat Syed

• Performed controls testing & reviews for leading banking, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical clients, ensuring
compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• ERP implementation and control design assessment for core banking applications, including SAP and Oracle
based systems, to strengthen process automation and data integrity.
• Executed end-to-end testing independently for manufacturing and pharmaceutical engagements, evaluating
system configurations, workflows, and control effectiveness.
• Reviewed and validated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes to identify control gaps and
recommend risk-mitigation strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align audit findings with business and IT process improvements,
enhancing overall operational efficiency and audit quality.
• Drafted Audit Reports, Management Letters and Board Audit Committee presentations to communicate
findings and recommendations.
• Developed audit plans and Terms of Reference aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Advised on IFRS application and supported process improvements to enhance compliance and operational
efficiency.

• Multi-faceted experience as part of Business Systems Assurance, Management Audit, Regulatory Validation
and Digital Transformation functions within Internal Audit department of Habib Bank Limited. Key audits
include Digital Branch Audits, Liability Banking products, SOBC (schedule of bank charges), Digital Customer
Onboarding, Bancassurance, PMS (Pool Management System) etc.
• Led audit planning as well as fieldwork of audits, covering review of design and effectiveness of controls, along
with report writing and discussion with senior management.
• Reviewed compliance and validated management remediation for issues raised by State Bank of Pakistan, as
well as Internal and External audit engagements to ensure effective resolution.
• Developed Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in collaboration with digital and systems teams for enhanced audit data
analytics and improved efficiency.
• Conducted data validation audits across all three regions of Pakistan (North, South, and Central) using Core
Banking System to ensure accuracy of customer information helping in digital audits.
• Utilized SAS Audit Management Software to document and track audits, findings and management responses.