Internal Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit Department)
Dar Al Tamleek Company
Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months
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.
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.
- 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.