Hussam Zgheib, Senior Consultant

Hussam Zgheib

Senior Consultant

PWC

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business
Experience
12 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months

Senior Consultant at PWC
  • Lebanon
  • My current job since June 2017
Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2012 to June 2017

• Audit financial statements and draft audit reports for various industries in accordance with IFRS.
• Studied the business cycles, assessed control risks, identified major management control weaknesses and communicated appropriate deliverables to the client
• Acted as a major point of contact within the firm for client engagement, including responding to client requests/needs, keeping them informed of progress in relation to the services being provided
• Supported the team with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing clients, target clients and the internal business
• Evaluated the treasury cycle of major banks, reviewed loans (granting, renewing, monitoring and policies), identified customer service applications, assessed risks and regulations
• Performed walkthroughs for significant processes and identified “What Can Go Wrong” and tested the IT General Controls to check their effectiveness and efficiency
• Collected and analyzed data to find out if there is any fraud, violation of laws, regulations, management policies and duplication
• Was an efficient member in planning and performing the audit in accordance with Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology;
• Ensured that deliverables are prepared on a timely basis according to the highest standards
• Led special assignments alongside the “Special Investigation Committee” from Banque Du Liban on one of the major banks in Lebanon regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
• In charge of reviewing the prospectus of the issuance of several series preferred shares
• Developed deep expertise and strong knowledge in clients’ various industries in the MENA region: Banks & Financial Institutions, Retail, Food Industry, Health Industry, Automotive, etc…

Trainee at Corporate Finance House
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • July 2011 to September 2011

CFH is a regional boutique investment bank.
Main duties included - assisting in conducting: market research, financial models, investment teasers and memorandums

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business
  • at Lebanese American University
  • July 2012

Emphasis in Banking & Finance

Specialties & Skills

Corporate Credit
Corporate Treasury
Auditing
Mirosoft Office Excel, Words and Powerpoint

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Audit and Accounting 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
Ernst & Young
Date Attended:
September 2013
Audit and Accounting 1 (Training)
Training Institute:
Ernst & Young
Date Attended:
September 2012

Hobbies

  • Table Tennis