Internal Audit and Risk Management Expert -CPA,CIA,CRMA,CTA,MBA
United Arab Emirates University
Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months
Planning financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits.
Coordinating work with Risk, Legal & Compliance and other control-related activities and with others within Internal Audit.
Conducting risk assessments and identifying controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
Performing audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques.
Analyzing and concluding on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.
Identifying control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Documenting the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Preparing and presenting timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Acting as primary client liaison within Internal Audit for one or more VPs / division heads.
Assessing, evaluating and promoting compliance to internal UAEU Direct policies.
Contributing, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
Providing advice on internal control and participating in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within UAEU Direct.
Researching new or technical subjects when required to support audits (e.g. COSO, market risk, financial instruments, etc.)
Conducting oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussed observations and recommended adequate corrective actions to improve the operations.
Imadeddin- CPA, MBA - is an experienced Senior Internal Auditor with focus on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), with 5 years of experience. Imadeddin's experience encompasses a wide range of Internal Audit engagements, Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Compliance with Policies and Procedures, Laws and Regulations, Development and Enhancement of Policies and Procedures, Identification of controls’ weaknesses and recommendation of actions plan that mitigate related risks for organizations working in different industries - Departments include Retail, Manufacturing, Construction, Retail, Transportation, Pharmaceuticals, Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory, Education etc..
Specialties
Internal audit, external audit, risk assessment, review and development of policies and procedures, evaluation of internal controls, business process reviews, Identification of controls’ weaknesses and recommendation of actions plan that mitigate related risks.
Imadeddin Job responsibilities are the following :
• Conducting risk assessments and preparing strategic audit plans pertaining to audit cycles;
• Planning, organizing and managing Associates assigned to different projects including financial, compliance, and forensic audits to conduct the audits efficiently and to address the major risks of the auditable activity;
• Preparing periodic results and presenting them to the Auditee
• Reviewing and Preparing the engagement work programs;
• Planning and reviewing engagement scope and objectives;
• Conducting surveying functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of controls;
• Establishing and implementing internal audit policies and procedures;
• Reviewing audit work papers and providing feedback and recommendations;
• Exercising oversight role on engagement field work;
• Reviewing and editing draft reports;
• Conducting oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing observations and recommending adequate corrective actions to improve the operations; and
• Preparing proposals and participating in the cross selling function.
Examine policies and procedures and systems in place.
Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources.
Review compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Write reports with recommendations to be reviewed by the Senior Auditor.
Follow-up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and directions as a result of the reports.
Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion.
Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office of Internal Audit
1. Handle the tasks of conducting complex audits and reviews of business processes, integrity of financial information and internal control systems
2. Perform responsibilities of providing advisory services to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of business processes
3. Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve the reliability of processes and use of resources
4. Handle the tasks of monitoring, following-up, and reporting on the status of implementation of recommendations resulting from audits conducted
5. Perform responsibilities of formulating detailed audit plans, obtaining and analyzing relevant data and information, and providing correct audit findings and recommendations
6. Handle the tasks of maintaining high quality papers and drafts audit reports to the highest standard of quality