Senior Auditor (audit-investigation-inspection)
UNRWA
Total years of experience :32 years, 1 Months
Oct 2002 - Present United Nation Amman, Jordan
Senior Auditor (Investigation/Inspection/Audit)
Senior Auditor
Oct 2002 - Present, United Nation Relief and works Agency - Jordan, Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) (Audit, Investigation, Inspection, Ethics & Evaluation)
Plan, organize, supervise, review, and report on the work of the audit, investigation, inspection and/or consultancy team and present orally and/or in writing to the Director of Internal Oversight Services Dept., senior management and/or the Audit & Inspection Committee the results and the related audits, investigations, inspections and/or special reviews including appropriate recommendations for improvements.
Identifies new strategic initiatives, reviews and provide input to the overall policy and strategies for the Internal Oversight Services programme. Advise the Director in the development of the programme of work and budgets. Assist the Director in the preparation of the annual and long term audit, fraud prevention and inspection plans and related operating policies, procedures, guidelines and methodologies.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the organizational internal controls and risk management. Assess the regularity of all transactions and activities and their compliance with regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Asses the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of the use of the available resources in achieving the purposes for which they were intended and promote transparency within the organization.
Up till 2009 managed, lead & Conducted preliminary and full investigations including complex investigations into allegations of fraud and unsatisfactory conduct. This includes reviewing and analyzing all information to determine its relevancy and reliability, conducting interviews, conducting other investigative research activities, and determining the appropriate presentation of investigative results.
Financial Controller & Director of Personnel Services
June 1999 - Oct 2002 Cairo American College (CAC) - Cairo, Egypt
Cairo American College is an international, independent day school dedicated to preparing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students to succeed in schools and universities of their choice. Enrollment patterns included a total enrollment of approximately 1400 students with an average yearly income of $20Mil. CAC has total staff composed of 154 full time internationally recruited, 21 part time faculty staff and around 300 local staff in administration, finance, etc.
Business and financial strategy and planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including management and development of policies, systems, processes and personnel involved.
Direct and supervise the day to day work of the Director of Finance and his staff within the Finance Department. Direct and supervise the day to day work of the Human Resource Department. This is not limited to but includes:
Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts.
Management of $6 million invested in the stock market.
Financial staff management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection.
Contributing to strategic planning and development as a member of executive team, and probably keeping and distributing notes and records, reports to executive board members and management team.
Other areas of responsibility: company insurance, staff (international and local) health insurance, staff (international & Local) pension plans, import/export administration, licensing, contracts and agreements, legal areas and activities, corporate level negotiations (eg premises, plant, trading, acquisitions and divestments, disposals), major supplier/customer/partner relationships, regulatory bodies relationships and strategies, approvals and accreditations.
Regional Finance & Admin Officer (South America Region)
Sep 1998 - June 1999, United Nations (WFP), Lima, Peru
Provide technical financial and administrative advice to the South America Regional Director for Regional-Wide decision making on financial and administrative matters. Also, provide technical financial and administrative advice to the Country Directors in the South America Region (5 Countries in the region, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador & New Guiana/ Guyana).
Ensuring that adequate internal controls in all the Country Offices under the Cluster are carried-out and that financial and administrative procedures and reporting are followed including for monetised funds. Ensure all financial audit reports within the region are responded to and recommendations are implemented in a timely fashion. Ensure that the Organization’s financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures are followed and complied with within the cluster. Direct and supervise the development of the regional operational budget. Managing the large regional financial operations effectively, providing advice to smaller operations. Directs and manages the regional human resources, procurement, transportation, information systems and technology.
Chief, Field Finance
Mar 1996 - Sep 1998 United Nations (WFP), Italy
The Chief of Field Finance directs and supervises WFP wide Field Financial Operations for more than 82 WFP country offices. This includes budget, planning, accounting, training, audit responses, implementation of audit recommendations, financial reporting, and development of guidelines, policies and manuals. The identification of the proper field automated financial management system, recruitment of field finance officers and frequently acted as Deputy Director of finance.
Chief Accountant - Regional
Jan 1990 - Mar 1996 USAID/ Egypt
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. USAID’s supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting:
economic growth, agriculture and trade;
global health; and,
democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance to developing and under-developing countries.
USAID mission in Egypt is the largest mission in the world, with a cumulative portfolio of $6.5 billion, and an annual budget of $815 million for project activities, an annual operating expense budget of $13 million and around 300 million Egyptian pounds as Funds- in - Trust all under my direct supervision.
Served as the source of advice on financial management to USAID senior management.
Supervised 38 employees in three divisions: Loans and Grants Project Administration and Accounting, Operating Expense Administration and Accounting/ Budget (Annual Budget Preparation and administration), Accounts Payable and Receivable and Cashier operations.
Responsible for overseeing the Financial Operations for USAID/Tunis with $20 million annual budget for projects and operating expenses as well as the USAID office in Rome/Italy of $5 million for operating expenses.
Supervisory Accountant
June 1984 to December 1990, USAID/Egypt
Professional Accountant/Data Controller
August 1983 to June 1984, USAID/Egypt
Professional Accountant
August 1982 to August 1983, USAID/Egypt
Accounting Technician
October 1981 to August 1982, USAID/Egypt
Book Keeper/Receptionist
April 1980 to October 1981 - American Embassy/Egypt
Education and Professional Training Bachelor Degree in Accounting - Ain Shams University, Cairo-Egypt (1978) - Chartered Accountant, CA Registered at the Egyptian Syndicate of Commerce for Accountants and Auditors Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Chartered Risk Analyst (CRA), Certified Internal Control Auditor, (CICA), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), Certified Internal Control Professional (CICP) Member of the ACFE Advisory Council Quality Assurance Reviewer at the Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA Certified Investigator UN-Wide in relation to Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority Professional affiliation Founder and President of the Association of Internal Auditors in Jordan - IIA Institute - Jordan. Founder Jordan Internal Auditors Chapter (JIAC) Group on LinkedIn professional network, Registered and member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Commerce for Accountants and Auditors Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – USA Member of the ACFE Advisory Council Member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators - USA Fellow of the American Academy of Financial Management - USA Member of the Institute of Internal Control - USA Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors - USA Member of the Institute of Management Accountants - USA. Member of the Internal Control Institute - USA Member of the Bankers Academy - USA Volunteer Quality Assurance Reviewer for the Institute of Internal Audit, IIA - USA. Leadership Management Development Programme, LMD, Board member and the Treasurer of the Board – American Community School, Jordan (2009/2012). Vice-Chairperson, the Association of International Staff – UNRWA Lead Security Warden – UNRWA IT SKILLS: Windows & Office tools Microsoft windows Spreadsheets Power Point Auto Audit ACL