Hajar Chahrour

- Ensure that the internal audit function provides valuable assurance and consulting services to the authority, helping to protect its assets, enhance its reputation, and drive operational excellence. Main responsibilities:
- Create comprehensive audit plans that align with the authority's strategic objectives and risk profile.
- Identify and assess key risks to the authority, including strategic, financial, operational, fraud, and compliance risks.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating risks.
- Provide recommendations for improving risk management practices and strengthening internal controls.
- Conduct comprehensive audits and draft clear and concise audit reports that summarize findings, implications, recommendations, and management responses.
- Present audit findings to senior management and other stakeholders, explaining the implications and recommendations.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Monitor the progress of audits being conducted by team members, provide guidance to team members, and ensure adherence to audit standards.
- Evaluate team members performance and deliver constructive feedback.
- Assist the Internal Audit Director in drafting presentations as well as progress updates to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the internal audit function.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing.
- Regularly assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit function and recommend improvements.

Main responsibilities:
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern or vulnerability within authoritys operations or systems.
• Developed a thorough understanding of processes in scope for assigned audits and identified and documented inherent risks and controls within the relevant processes.
• Developed a Risk Control Matrix (RCM) by defining appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined internal audit methodology.
• Obtained reasonable assurance that the internal control environment is adequate by designing and implementing audit tests to highlight potential weaknesses and gaps in applicable and relevant processes.
• Prepared audit reports and ensured audit findings, implications, and recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by the auditee while maintaining a collaborative and productive working relationship.
• Ensured completeness and accuracy of documentation to support all audit findings.
• Appraised the adequacy of the corrective actions taken by management on audit recommendations.
• Conducted periodic follow-ups on identified weaknesses as per the agreed timeline.
• Developed policies and procedures for the Internal Audit function in line with IIA Standards.
• Assisted the Internal Audit Director in drafting presentations as well as progress updates to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
• Ensured that all audit activities are carried out in accordance with IIA and ADAA standards.

Main responsibilities:
• Developed risk-based internal audit plans.
• Executed assignments independently. Typical assignments comprise of conducting reviews of systems, internal controls, re-engineering processes, documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cost and working capital optimization.
• Developed relevant audit programs including Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) and issued audit reports.
• Assisted clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational, strategic, and fraud risks.
• Assessed the current state of organizations internal control and helped clients drive value and efficiency in their internal controls by implementing leading practices.
• Met quality guidelines within the established turnaround time or allotted budget for assigned requests.
• Established deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding clients perspective.

Main responsibilities:
• Played a pivotal role in the foundational stages of the Internal Audit Office, joining the team at its inception.
• Developed and implemented essential templates and Policies and Procedures (P&P) to streamline audit processes and ensure adherence to IIA Standards.
• Completed audits of manufacturing, warehousing, procurement, sales, after-sales, HR, and IT across Lebanon, UAE, and Nigeria.
• Provided consulting services for Kuwait and Qatar branches.
• Provided consulting services at the entitys group level (i.e. ISO 9001, OH&S 45001, EMS 14001).
• Demonstrated a deep understanding of business processes, auditing standards, and related risk and control frameworks.
• Prepared audit planning documentation, conducted walkthroughs, and assessed the internal control environment through substantive testing.
• Led meetings with auditees to understand internal business processes.
• Provided recommendations to address identified weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Presented clear and concise reports to management and committee, that influenced decision making and helped in developing risk aware culture.
• Followed up on recommendations ensuring effective and timely implementation.
• Performed ad-hoc investigations and special reviews as requested by Management.
• Communicated effectively with management and staff at all levels, both locally and overseas.