Head of Internal Audit
Abdulla Bin Zayed Investment Group
Total years of experience :14 years, 11 Months
Established the internal audit department by documenting internal audit charter, risk based annual audit plan and audit manuals.
Reviewed company policies and procedures to ensure adequacy of internal controls.
Performed financial statement analysis of group companies to make recommendation to improve financial position of the company.
Prepared internal audit reports, audit executive summary and executed follow-up testing to ensure action plans were properly implemented.
Conducted risk based internal audits as per annual audit plan covering all functional departments and branches.
Introduced risk registers, assisted business units in risk assessment and documented identified risks.
Participated in the annual audit planning process.
Performed final review of all work papers ensuring that all required tasks are completed, audit findings completely and accurately captured and can be proven by written documents.
Follow up on audit findings with concerned department to ensure implementation of agreed corrective action plans.
Leading special assignments as requested by the management and the Board.
Training and developing junior team members.
Provided internal audits and other assurance services to clients in multiple industries.
Prepared financial statements along with all accompanying schedules in compliance with IFRS.
Active engagement with client staff in gathering of appropriate audit evidence and building strong relationships with new and established clients.
Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners.
Performed and documented walk-through tests of client systems and attending or reviewing client stock take procedures.
Identified and documented Management Letter points to advise clients on areas of weaknesses within their business.
Conducted internal audits of the company outlets and business divisions.
Evaluated internal control process and whether the company units were performing in compliance with management instructions, policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with approved objectives and high standards of business practice.
Drafted internal audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economic value of a control or process.
Completed audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
Maintained the audit log and regularly followed up with the departments for closure of actions.
Performed analytical procedures and substantive test work on audit engagements.
Designed internal control questionnaire and audit programs on all audited departments.
Identified internal control weaknesses and reporting it with adequate recommendations to management.
Reviewed financial statements and statutory filings to ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and the governing regulations.
Maintained client relationships at all times.
Assisted in conducting field work in accordance with audit programs and test plans.
Conducted reviews and evaluations of management operations and activities including the systems of internal controls.
Interviewed process owners to gain an understanding of the area being audited.
Inspection of original documents to gather corroborating evidence.
Ensured the adequacy of working papers and its filing.
Prepared reports on findings and assisted in making recommendations, improvements in policies, procedures and internal controls.
Assisted in business development by participating in proposal management activity.
CA Inter
Scored 93% in Direct and Indirect Taxes.
Scored 92% and 99% in Mathematics and Accountancy respectively.
