Marco Attia, CPA, CFE

- Manage the Group’s Internal Audit function to ensure an added value by providing an independent, cost effective and efficient internal audit service to the Group’s Operations in a manner that will accomplish the corporate objectives;
- Prepare an Annual Internal Audit Plan based on risk assessment including tasks, assignments and timelines for completion of each task and main activities and reporting results of audit;
- Present periodic reports and presentations to the Audit committee and BoD, submit annual report recapping the performance of the IA function during the year;
- Lead any special investigations requested by the Audit committee;
- Conduct Internal Control evaluation and risk assessment to identify loopholes and areas requiring management intervention to prevent frauds, embezzlements, misappropriations, misuse and wastage of resources and ensuring that the Group's objectives are achieved economically, efficiently and effectively;
- Assist the management in the execution of special studies and consulting assignments.

Involved in Risk assessment, Compliance and Internal audit services for the following business segments:

- Contracting
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Retail
- Government
- Banking (SME's)

- Lead a team of 5 internal auditors -juniors and seniors level- to achieve the goals of the internal audit function.
- Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks. 


- Performs audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques. 


- Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment. 


- Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement. 


- Documents the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. 


- Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to the company’s internal policies. 


- Contributes, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor. 


- Provides advice and recommendations on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices. 

- Provide feedback on performance of Internal Auditors, on audit assignments, as applicable.

-Ensure that sufficient audit evidence is gathered and correctly documented in accordance with the national and global standards (IFRS).
-Performing a preliminary risk assessment to identify high-risk areas and sample size and the proper audit procedures.
-Develop analytical procedures and audit procedures.
-Perform full examination of financial statements, financial reviews and agreed upon procedures with the clients for a variety of industries.
-Evaluate the elements of the internal control structure "control environment, accounting system and financial control procedures".

Involved in Assurance services for the following business segments:

- Contracting
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Logistics
- Pharmaceutical