Senior internal auditor
Ducab
Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months
• Assisted the CAE in the preparation of the Audit plans.
• Led the risk assessment using the COSO model and in line with ADAA requirements, as part of the 3 year based internal audit planning for the years 2019 and 2022, and 2023.
• Led IPPF based assurance, consulting and advisory audit engagements.
• Carried out risk based assurance audits in lien with ADAA and IPPF requirements over corporate governance, compliance, financial, and operations. This included Supply chain, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Sales and Commercial audit, HR, Corporate strategy.
• Presenting and negotiation of audit findings, risks and recommendations to department managers.
• Conducted ad-hoc advisory and investigation.
• Led Follow-up audits on the agreed actions plans of previous audits.
• Identified opportunities for improvement and areas of enhancements of the effectiveness and efficiency on corporate level and function level with regards to the internal audit techniques.
• On-going surf of emerging trends and best practices in internal audit and share knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Participated in the initiatives for innovation and continuous improvement in pursuit of greater productivity.
• Review the corporate governance of whistle blow, internal investigations, IA manual, IA charter, KYC, Scrap Sale & Disposal policy, anti-bribery, Conflict of interest.
• In line with ADAA requirements and IA advisory role I facilitated the tender of appointing the external auditor for the group.
• Assisting the CAE through providing inputs into the preparation of Audit plans to ensure adequate and comprehensive coverage of audit objectives and identified risks.
• Led audits through applying risk based approach and in conformance with the COSO model and IPPF through-out all the stages from planning, through field work to reporting.
• Followed up the on the recommendations and action plans on periodic basis and as per the time frame agreed with management including follow up audits.
• Reported to the CAE through interim reports or memoranda any breach or deviation from Company’s by-laws.
• Provided consulting and advisory services.
• Carried out fraud investigation in response to whistle blows and as approved by the audit committee and in line with the audit charter and internal audit manual.
• Presentation of audit result findings, risks and recommendations to department managers to ensure effective internal controls are in place.
• Regular search for opportunities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency on corporate operations including the internal audit techniques.
• Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in internal audit and share knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Conducted a range of compliance, governance, operational and financial audit that included; Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Marine Operations, Preventive Maintenance Program for Vessels, Proposal Management, Revenue recognition and Accounts receivables, Project Execution and Delivery.
• Carried out risk based audits and in conformance with the IPPF through all the stages from planning to reporting.
• Report high urgent matters related to breaches to corporate governance and matters resulting in significant financial losses.
• Follow up on the action plan agreed with the auditees in the previous audit engagements.
• Assisted the CAE in developing the annual audit plan.
• Carry on consulting assignments and investigations upon assignment by the CAE
• Conducted a range of compliance, governance, operational and financial audit that included, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Leads Management, Accounts Payable, Corporate Affairs, Project Guarantees and Securities.
• Participated in developing the Annual Audit plans and Risk Assessment in line with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority ADAA requirements.
• Depending on the audit size I have participated and led audits and special reviews with respect to large and complex operations to meet project and individual accountabilities.
• Monitored the status of audit recommendations and assessed the adequacy of follow-up actions taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Supervised assigned junior auditor in carrying the audit activities assigned to them.
• Carried an array of governance, compliance, operational and financial audit including; Project Risk Management, Vendors Pre-qualification and Registration, Contracts Administration, Project Management Review
• Provided IPPF based assurance audit. The methodology for planning, fied work and reporting included the following:
- Developing a business understanding, walkthroughs, flow charts and preliminary risk assessment in the course of the development of the annual internal audit plan.
- Discussing the risk assessment with the process owners
- Preparing and discussing the List of requirements, analysing reports collected, applying samples and applying tests.
- Discuss findings, recommendations and time lines for corrective action with responsible officer
• Providing assurance on the reliability and integrity of the financial and operational reports, compliance with the governance structure and effectiveness of the processes.
• Carry out follow up audits on the implementation of the agreed recommendations.
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations and appraise the adequacy of actions taken to remedy the reported risks and findings.
• Perform consulting and fraud investigation and other special assignments.
• Among the range of audits that were carried out: payroll audit, workshops maintenance, procurement and purchases, personnel recruiting, storekeeping, Project management, workshops repairs and maintenance, financial auditing, corporate governance
• Carried special assignments that included observing year end physical verifications.
• Carried out on-going audit activities.
• Auditing financial statements.
• Manual and computerized book keeping on Peach tree accounting system.
• Preparing monthly income statement, Balance sheet and cash flow for accounting packages.
• As part of the co-sourcing activity worked for 8 months on (NRS) Nostro Reconciliation System for the Central accounting department in Mashreq bank as part of the services provided to the bank.
• Planed for the financial audits.
• Assessed level of compliance with the IFRS
• Ensure the proper audit through collecting relevant evidence and proper cross referencing.
• Communicated audit progress and findings.
Risk Analysis Strategic Management Strategic Financial analysis Marketing Process Management Financial analysis
