Khawla Al-Kaabi, Director of Internal Audit

Khawla Al-Kaabi

Director of Internal Audit

Sidra Medical and Research Center

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, Audit and Risk Management Healthcare
Experience
12 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months

Director of Internal Audit at Sidra Medical and Research Center
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2010 to February 2014

Develop the assigned internal audit plan based on risk assessment including scope and objectives of audit procedures.
Lead internal audit assignments in accordance with professional standards and best practices and follow up on implementation of corrective actions.
Prepare internal audit reports and present the results and recommendations to Senior Management and Executive.
Execute leadership skills through coaching and supervision.
Developing the IA Charter and Manual.
Review and give advice regards Sidra’s policies and procedures.
Update Sidra’s management regards the IIA standard, methodology, and best practice.

Senior Accountant at ictqatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2008 to March 2010

ictQATAR: Doha, Qatar Oct/2008 - March/2010
Senior Accountant- Budgeting in Finance Division
* Assisted in development of annual budget in accordance to the Ministry of Finance standards.
* Performed periodic cost and productivity analyses and prepared annual budget reports.
* Reviewed and evaluated any deviations and change from daily ongoing functions and assisted in implementation of corrective actions.
* Managed all general accounting functions and ensured integration with the Ministry of Finance and State Audit Bureau reporting requirements.
* Provided direction and assistance to staff regarding budget development.
* Assisted in establishment and implementation of department / organization goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
* Participate in implementing the department's ERP system (Oracle)

Internal Auditor at State Audit Bureau
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2002 to October 2008

Involved in planning, coordination, execution and review of audits for a wide range of clients including economic government sector and non-profit organizations.
Evaluated organizations internal control structure and prepared analytical review for financial positions.
Coordinated and executed audits through substantive test (Test of Detail) or various financial statement line items.
Review the final accounts and financial statement.
Analyzed and recommended improvements / amendments to auditee’s, Audit Committee, and consolidated reports are being issued to the Amiri Diwan.

Internal Auditor, Economic Governmental Sector at State Audit Bureau
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2002 to October 2008

State Audit Bureau: Doha, Qatar Feb/2002 - Oct/2008
Internal Auditor, Economic Governmental Sector
* Involved in planning, coordination, execution and review of audits for a wide range of clients including economic government sector and non-profit organizations.
* Evaluated organizations internal control structure and prepared analytical review for financial positions.
* Coordinated and executed audits through substantive test (Test of Detail) or various financial statement line items.
* Review the final accounts and financial statement.
* Analyzed and recommended improvements / amendments to auditee's, Audit Committee, and consolidated reports are being issued to the Amiri Diwan.

Education

Diploma, Audit and Risk Management Healthcare
  • at Imperial College
  • August 2010

❖ Imperial College: London, UK Jun/2010 - Aug/2010 o Secondment with Internal Audit Department to understand the Internal Audit and Risk Management Healthcare approaches, techniques and technologies. o Overview of Government audits including agreements and committees. o Overview of Assurance framework, healthcare risk register, management progress reports and Internal Audit strategic and annual plan. o Performed clinical, financial, IT and operational audit assignments. o Attend in the Board of Governance meeting.

Master's degree,
  • at Hull University
  • April 2010

Hull University April/2010 * Master of Business Administration

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Qatar University
  • February 2001

Qatar University Feb/2001 * Bachelor of Administration and Economic- Accounting AUDIT INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Specialties & Skills

ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING
FINANCE
GENERAL ACCOUNTING

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

IIA
  • Member
  • April 2010

Training and Certifications

internal audit (Training)
Training Institute:
MIS
Date Attended:
April 2010

Hobbies

  • Reading and travelling