Lamis Katoah, Internal Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit Department)

Lamis Katoah

Internal Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit Department)

Dar Al Tamleek Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah - Al-Mohamadiya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Major: Accounting
Experience
12 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months

Internal Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit Department) at Dar Al Tamleek Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since February 2017

 Provided independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.
 Planned, executed and reported on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance related audits/reviews of the Company.
 Reported out on results to the Audit Committee and the CEO.
 Worked closely with Risk Management to ensure Company’s enterprise risk management framework is updated and all risks are tracked, mitigated, and/or controlled.
 Prepared Internal Audit Plan for the year, developed audit scope for areas subject for review and researched new or technical subjects when required to support audits.
 Identified control gaps while highlighting potential risks and impacts for gaps identified and provided advice on internal control and participated in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the Company.
 Undertook special projects, ad-hoc audits, project reviews, fraud investigations or similar on request.

Internal Audit Officer at Dar Al Tamleek
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2014 to February 2017

 Contributed to the improvement of the Company’s operations by providing objective and relevant assurance regarding risk management and control, to management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
 Designed and updated the details of the Internal Audit process, establishing the framework for audit work, and reporting results to appropriate parties inside and outside of the Company.
 Evaluated process controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.
 Coordinated work with external auditors, program reviewers, and consultants.
 Determined the level of compliance with internal policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations, including those for outsourced activities.
 Recommended improvements to controls, operations, and risk mitigation resolutions.
 Assisted the Company with its strategic planning process to include a complete cycle of review of goals and values.

External Auditor at Ernst & Young
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • December 2011 to January 2014

- Handled various aspects of financial audit and experienced as senior auditor in charge of audits
- Obtained cash, debt, and legal confirmations to determine accuracy of cash balance, obligations and status of pending litigations, if any.
- Identified audit key issues and made recommendations such as possible year end adjusting entries to ensure that account balances are fairly stated.
- Performed several testing to make sure adherence to SOCPA, corporate policies and procedures and regulatory requirements and maintained effectiveness of the control systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with client employees.
- Prepared audit reports for presentations to management.
- Tested internal controls and operational procedures company-wide to ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Major: Accounting
  • at The American University in Cairo (AUC
  • June 2011

Specialties & Skills

Communications
Supervising
Reporting
Auditing
Accounting
Time Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Risk Based Auditor (CRBA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2016
Valid Until:
January 9999
Auditing (Training)
Training Institute:
Ernst & Young
Date Attended:
June 2010

Hobbies

  • Teaching Kids