Internal Audit Supervisor
Abdullah Abdulghani and Bros. W.L.L (Toyota & Lexus)
Total years of experience :8 years, 10 Months
• Successfully led and implemented an automated Continuous Auditing Project to identify and report on Key Fraud Risks using advanced Data Extraction and Analysis techniques combined with Power Automate.
• Developed and implemented risk-based audit plan aligned with strategic objectives and emerging risks. Resulted in proactive risk management, improved focus on key risk areas, and better communication with senior management and Board.
• Established comprehensive fraud risk management program that assessed fraud risks, tailored plans for each business unit, and provided fraud awareness training. Resulted in robust and effective fraud prevention and detection program and reduced fraud incidents by 15%.
• Spearheaded the integration of advanced Data Analytics in the assurance cycle audits through the use of underlying SAP Tables and Power BI, leading to more efficient and effective audit processes.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by effectively managing and supervising a junior resource at Toyota Qatar, resulting in the creation of a yearly plan that fully utilized his potential. This increased our audit coverage by 20% and improved control and risk mitigation measures.
• Commended by Executive and Audit Committees of Honda Cars for rectifying compliance, financial and operational issues that resulted in savings of Rs. 800 million.
• Liaisons with the Honda Global Audit Team and other group auditors in executing shadow audits and drafting global audit policies and audit plans through TeamMate audit management software.
• Successfully rationalized SAP access controls through Access Risk Analysis (ARM) and Segregation of Duties (SOD) risks that prevented unauthorized access to critical information.
• Assigned as a Project Leader to partner up with Honda Regional and Head Office teams in conducting SOX 404 financial review special engagement at Honda Cars Pakistan. Helped Honda Pakistan meet a high-performance rating, improving its ranking to the number two position within regional offices.
• Led and trained junior auditors in successful execution of audits within stipulated timelines with the highest quality work.
• Conducted annual & ongoing risk assessments, communicated risk insights to management & risk team, and recommended risk mitigation plans.
• Apprised audit committee on the risks associated with business continuity and crisis management planning during the COVID-19 pandemic waves.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, management, and team members.
• Managed up to 5 Auditors. Performed semi-annual performance reviews and provided ongoing feedback regarding staff strengths and areas of improvement.
• Identification of control activities of the processes under review and guided junior members in designing ‘Internal Audit Work Programs’ in line with IIA guidelines.
• Supervised internal audit engagements, using data analytics and other audit tools, as well as facilitating the roll-out of Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks across the different business verticals of the group.
• Conducted full audit cycle including planning and reporting over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations reporting to Audit Senior and Internal Audit Manager.
• Assisted in the documentation of ‘Process Narratives’, ‘Process Flow Chart’, and ‘Risk & Control Matrix’ for key business processes.
• Redesigned the supply chain process of Pepsi Co. by suggesting remedial actions to overcome deficiencies, which decreased the risk of fraud or error.
• Recommended and facilitated management in the implementation of improvements in procurement and fixed asset processes of AkzoNobel that reduced costs by 13%.
• Prepared audit programs and performed audit procedures responsive to key risk assessments of critical audit areas. Advised clients on both activity level and entity-level control objectives and improvements.