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Bahaa Hijaz

AVP - Head of Information systems Audit

Dubai Islamic Bank

Location:
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education:
Diploma, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Experience:
23 years, 9 months

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Total Years of Experience:  23 Years, 9 Months   

August 2005 To Present

AVP - Head of Information systems Audit

at Dubai Islamic Bank
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
- Evaluates risks and internal control processes related to Information Systems to develop strategies for I.S. audit.

- Provides consulting services for information systems issues including review of information systems security standards, policies and procedures.

- Assists the Head of the Department in developing I.S. audit plan and establishes priorities for I.S. audit coverage and monitors and periodically reports status to the Head of the Department

- Conducted Information Systems Audit and Operational Audits at Bank’s Branches IT department, Head Office Units and subsidiaries with the purpose of evaluating processes, systems and controls, identifying gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, reporting findings and assisting and improving the operations.

- Maintains an up-to-date awareness of the latest techniques and professional audit standards. Ensures that subordinates keep abreast of professional developments and monitors professional development programs for assigned employees.

- Co-ordinates with the Head of the Internal Audit Department in preparing staffing plans and financial budgets of Information Systems Audit, including number of auditors and the knowledge, skills and disciplines required to achieve the approved plan.

- Coaching and counseling of I.S. auditors to help them perform their work in most effective manner.
January 2004 To August 2005

Information Systems Auditor

at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) – Abu Dhabi
Location : United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
- Conducted Information Systems Audits at Bank’s Branches IT department and Head Office Units with the purpose of evaluating processes, systems and controls, identifying gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, reporting findings and assisting and improving the operations.

- Assists in the planning of individual Information Systems audit assignments, to conduct the audit efficiently and to address the major risks of the information security.

- Assists in the implementation of the department’s Quality Assurance Program to ensure that the department is functioning at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness.

- Participates in the review of user related procedure/policies for improvement and sign off to ensure they provide for adequate and efficient internal controls.

- Engages in professional development activities, including completion of professional certification programs. Keeps informed about improvements and current developments in the Information Security. Assists less experienced and new I.S. Auditors in assimilating the I.S. Audit environment.

- Maintains an up-to-date awareness of the latest techniques and professional audit standards. Ensures that subordinates keep abreast of professional developments and monitors professional development programs for assigned employees.
August 2001 To December 2003

Programmer,Technical Consultant ,Systems Administrator at IT Dept.

at Jordan Kuwait Bank
Location : Jordan - Amman
-Programmed and developed A Bank System (Facilities Part .)
-System Administrator (Archive System and Reconciliation System)
-Administration and management of the system(Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Installation and assembly the systems to the staff and servers(Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Support and maintenance of the systems (Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Training the staff to deal with the system (Archive System and Reconciliation System).
August 2000 To March 2001

Eng. Web Developer and design at the IT Dept.

at Compu Business
Location : Jordan - Amman
- Developed A web site
- Designed many Web sites - such as for (Companies, Service & Fun, official).
-Programmer many programs

Education

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June 2013

Diploma, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

at The Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)
Location : United States
March 2012

Diploma, Digital Forensic Examiners

at Cyber Security Institute
Location : United States
December 2009

Diploma, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

at Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
Location : United States
August 2008

Diploma, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

at Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Location : United States
August 2007

Diploma, Certified Fraud Examiners

at Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Location : United States
November 2006

Diploma, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

at International Register of Certificated Auditor (IRCA),UK
Location : United Kingdom
Information Security Management System
March 2006

Diploma, Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)

at Institute for Internal Controls
Location : United States
July 2000

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

at Princess Sumaya University College for Technology
Location : Amman, Jordan

Specialties & Skills

ACL System

TeamMate Audit Software

Penetration Test

Assembling and Maintenance of Personal Computers

Core banking Impleamntion/Update/changes

Systems Administrator (many Systems)

Network (Configuration, Installation, Tracing)

MS Windows 2000,NT,XP,ME,9X (Server,Professional,Home edition ) installation,maintenance and Repair

Programr Language (Visual Basic .NET, ASP, SQL...etc)

Applications Audit (Brokerage, Finance, HR, Call Center, SWIFT,Reconciliation...etc)

IT Audit

Forensic Investigations

IT Governance

Government

Languages

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Arabic

Expert

English

Intermediate

Memberships

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Organization : Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Membership/Role : Member
Member since : January 2004
Organization : Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Membership/Role : Member
Member since : January 2007
Organization : The Institute for Internal Controls
Membership/Role : Member
Member since : February 2006
Organization : The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Membership/Role : Member
Member since : January 2005

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"Mr. Bahaa is one of IT Audit expert you can count on him and he will add lots of value to the place he join. I highly recommend him to join any entity that need revolution in IT Audit function. Marwan AlKhouli Chief Operating Officer Housing Bank for Trade and Finance "

As CEO in 3allimni.net

By Isam Shahwan (PARTNER) on 15-01-2015
"Bahaa is someone I have known for over 10 years now. He is a punctual and prompt professional with several years of experience in systems and IT audit. He is a great asset for any company he works for as he is always focused on his goals and targets and is constantly educating himself on new procedures and techniques to improve efficiencies and systems security. I highly recommend him.."

As Senior Vice President, Head of Operations and Technology Audit in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

By Abdul Sukkur Mohamed Mydeen (COLLEAGUE) on 15-01-2015
"Bahaa is very dynamic and committed Information Systems Audit professional. He has sound knowledge and experience in information systems audit. He is a great team player and led number of successful engagements of IS Audits, resulting in value adding recommendations. His insights into technology governance, risk management and controls are great assets for his employer. His knowledge of banking and financial services is a plus."

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