Internal Audit Manager
Gulf Air
Total years of experience :19 years, 9 Months
• Prepared the Internal Audits 5 year plan and annual plans that were based on thorough risk assessments of GF's operations and departments.
• Annually reviewed risk assessments.
• Co-presented audit reports to the Audit Committee.
• Co-prepared internal audit Manual.
• Involved in the initiation and design of the new Internal Audit System.
• Lead audit teams of Auditors to carry out multiple and concurrent audit assignments.
• Supervised and reviewed the audit assignment working papers (including the scope and procedures) and audit reports prepared by the Audit staff.
• Performed, supervised, and reviewed special assignments and investigations requested by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Identified control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Delivered quality and value-added audit reports within stipulated deadlines.
• Evaluated and provided reasonable assurance that control and governance systems function as intended and enable the organization's objectives and goals to be met.
• Reviewed Departments' policy and procedures.
• Served on committees.
• Involved in the recruitment of internal audit staff.
• Prepared annual staff training.
Achievements
• Identified and presented through audit reports numerous cost-cutting measures in different domains, which have been implemented by the Company.
• Reviewed material business cases as part of an audit review that resulted in reporting critical shortfalls of substantial monetary value.
• Played vital role in critical committees where material potential recovery is expected.
• Received the exceptional performance award for year 2019 and 2021 as a recognition for dedicated had work.
• Responsible for auditing financial statements and providing reasonable assurance with regard to fair presentation and conformity with IFRS.
• Led audit teams to carry out multiple and concurrent audit assignments.
• Preparation of management reports to clients, identifying weaknesses in the companies' control systems, and making recommendations for their improvement.
• Conducted financial statement analyses.
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