Ahmad Khasawneh, Senior Internal Auditor

Ahmad Khasawneh

Senior Internal Auditor

sabic

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Avvounting
Experience
17 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 6 Months

Senior Internal Auditor at sabic
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • My current job since March 2014

Position at Yansab, a SABIC affiliate:
Senior Internal Auditor:

Prepared Internal Audit manual and Audit Programs (being new IA department)
Prepared audit scope to determine right procedures to be used
Managed, led and executed multiple audit projects simultaneously
Analyzed financial statements to identify high-risk areas and understand significant fluctuations
Performed approved audit steps to adequately identify and assess risks and effectiveness of internal controls
Led preliminary and exit meetings with Management
Recommended action plans to strengthen internal controls and to increase process efficiency
Drafted and finalized audit reports comprised of audit findings deficiencies and make recommendations to Executive Management
Managed Follow-up process to validate implementation of audit findings

Senior Consultant at ernst&young
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2013 to February 2014

Based as financial and accounting consultant for Real Estate Development Fund “REDF” in Riyadh, with the main responsibilities of:
Preparing current state assessment for the accounting and fiance department for the client;
Preparing future state assessment and monitor the shift;
Prepare financial analysis to submit to top management level;
Prepare and advise client for current accounting system used, and better way of doing accounting practice.

Senior External Auditor at ernst&young
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2011 to April 2013

Lead audit engagement staff to efficiently and effectively deliver service and products to clients;
Ensure fieldwork performed by staff is properly completed, monitor and adhere to engagement planned work and time budgets;
Coordinate research and complete complex technical work on client engagements involving accounting, audit and consulting matters;
Assist with the direction of work for staff in completing technical projects;
Preparing, formulating and delivering audit programs, planning documents as well as conclusion documents;
Conducting the audit in accordance with International Auditing Standards IAS and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS and SOCPA;
Research accounting and audit matters;
Team member in special fraud investigation assignment;
Served for various clients in various industries, Oils and Gas, Government entities, Services, Contracting, Industrial companies, and other industries.

Main Clients:
Al Rajhi Group of Companies, Nashar Trading, Rawad Construction Company “RCC”, Makarem Umm Al Kura Hotel, Al Alamieah Internet Company, Mamoon Insurance Brokerage.

Note: difference between engagement auditor and senior auditor mainly in being senior on more clients and holding bigger and more complicated clients.

Engagement Auditor at ernst&young
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2008 to November 2011

Lead audit engagement staff to efficiently and effectively deliver service and products to clients;
Ensure fieldwork performed by staff is properly completed, monitor and adhere to engagement planned work and time budgets;
Coordinate research and complete complex technical work on client engagements involving accounting, audit and consulting matters;
Assist with the direction of work for staff in completing technical projects;
Preparing, formulating and delivering audit programs, planning documents as well as conclusion documents;
Conducting the audit in accordance with International Auditing Standards IAS and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS;
Research accounting and audit matters;
Team member in special fraud investigation assignment;
Served for various clients in various industries, Oils and Gas, Government entities, Services, Contracting, Industrial companies, and other industries.

Main Clients: Abu Dhabi Distribution Company “ADDC”, National Petrol Construction Company “NPCC”, Abu Dhabi Sports Council “ADSC”, Executive Affairs Austerity “EAA”, Adnoc Distribution, Al Masaoud Auto, Bloom Properties, Ishtar Décor, Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi, Shouifat International School, Abu Dhabi University “ADU”, Union Rebar Factory, Union Cooper Factory, Cement Enterprise Ready Mix “CEMIX”, Al Ain Wild Life Park.

Credit Officer - SME’s at Cairo Amman Bank
  • Jordan - Amman
  • September 2006 to July 2007

Performed credit analysis on potential clients;
Preparing all necessary documentation and information required for the loan approval decision;
Developed strong personal and professional relationships with colleagues to create a supportive working environment

Trainee / Associate at Al Shourouq for Audit and Accounting services
  • Jordan - Irbid
  • August 2005 to August 2006

General auditing and accounting work.

Education

Master's degree, Avvounting
  • at Yarmouk University
  • January 2008

Msc Degree of Accounting from a reputable educational organization in Jordan with GPA of 81% (Very good), during my studies, I have worked as teaching assistant (2006) for two semesters

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Yarmouk University
  • May 2005

Specialties & Skills

Reporting Skills
Finance
Accounting
Auditing
Process Auditing
Preparing policies and procedures manuals
Finansial statements anaylsis
Finance and Accounting
Computer and Internet

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

EY
  • Senior Consultant
  • November 2008

Training and Certifications

Various Audit and Accounting Training Courses - 10 courses in different manners (Training)
Training Institute:
Ernst & Young
Date Attended:
November 2008
Duration:
200 hours