Karim Hussein, QIA, CMA, CFC, CertIFR, CertIA

Internal Audit Manager at Protiviti Member Firm Kuwait that specializes in risk management and internal audit services. Protiviti (consulting arm of former Arther Anderson) whose core specialization lies in internal auditing and is gold partner with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
I lead internal audit projects of clients’ operations and key business functions using risk-based audit approach. Designing and developing standard templates and tools for use on future projects. Managing the profitability of client engagements by performing budgeting exercises during planning and monitoring project economics. Implementing International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Report project status and issues to project director. Perform follow-up audits on prior audit findings and report the results to project director

Assistant Manager - Internal audit & Compliance at Baker Tilly Kuwait - member of the world’s 8th largest accountancy and business consulting network. Baker Tilly Kuwait is one of the leading accounting firms in Kuwait providing audit, tax and business consulting services.
Assist in managing and driving Internal Audit & Compliance assignments in line with the compliance guidelines and set standards, act as a trusted advisor to project Baker Tilly’s values and operating model. Likewise, managing and encouraging team members in order to achieve individual and corporate objectives.
Participating in consulting and advisory engagements in areas including but not limited to developing policies & procedures, setting internal controls, risk management, and internal controls review

Promoted to act as a senior internal auditor position to direct Junior and staff auditors in performing internal audit functions for a leading multinational company. Supervise and perform financial audit for G/L, A/R, A/P, banks & cash management, and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with IFRS standards. Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.

Key functions:
• Participating in the audit planning process and in preparing the risk based plan.
• Supervising the internal audit execution phase and review the working papers.
• Drafting the internal audit report.
• Participating in discussing the internal audit findings with the auditees.
• Participating in discussing the internal audit findings with the audit committee and senior management.
• Reviewing the company policies and procedures.
• Participate in the year end physical count for the inventories.

Performed A/P functions for the medical administration (In-house Medicare services), including Processing monthly payments and claims for the Medical Service providers with accordance to the company procedures and agreements terms and conditions and approved price list.- Negotiating with new medical entities and coordinate with the legal Dept. in the preparation of the contract clauses. Reconciliation and prepare monthly analysis - Using Oracle System