Mohammad Rabah

Leading the internal audit function for one of Jordan's primary enterprise development institutions, overseeing audit coverage across all directorates and multi-million JOD donor-funded portfolios (EU, World Bank, IFIs).

🔹 Designed and implemented JEDCO's first fully risk-based Internal Audit Plan, formally approved by the Audit Committee — a milestone strengthening governance across the organization.
🔹 Revised the Internal Audit Charter and Manual in alignment with IIA standards and Jordanian government regulations.
🔹 Present audit and risk reports directly to the Audit Committee and senior management, driving corrective action on financial, operational, and compliance gaps.
🔹 Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, the Jordan Audit Bureau, and international donors (EU, World Bank) — maintaining zero findings of ineligible expenditures.
🔹 Build and mentor a high-performing internal audit team, fostering continuous professional development.

Key areas: Risk-Based Auditing · IIA Standards · Donor Compliance · Audit Committee Reporting · Public Sector Governance

Led the financial audit and control function for EU-funded and government-financed programs, ensuring full compliance with donor agreements, national financial regulations, and internal control frameworks.

🔹 Oversaw and validated project budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure reports — providing senior management with assurance on the accuracy, eligibility, and integrity of financial data.
🔹 Supported decision-making, donor reporting, and cost control through rigorous financial oversight across active development projects.
🔹 Strengthened internal financial controls to minimize exposure to ineligible costs and compliance breaches.

Key areas: Financial Audit · EU Compliance · Budget Control · Expenditure Eligibility · Donor Reporting

Managed the full financial lifecycle of development programs funded by the EU, IFAD, GIZ, ENI, and World Bank — from budgeting and expenditure eligibility to donor reporting and grant compliance.

🔹 Achieved zero ineligible costs across all donor verifications throughout a 4-year multi-donor portfolio.
🔹 Prepared, presented, and analyzed financial reports for multiple international donors in strict compliance with each donor's guidelines and reporting frameworks.
🔹 Managed financial aspects of grant agreements, ensuring proper fund allocation and adherence to funding conditions.
🔹 Bridged programmatic impact and financial compliance for multi-donor portfolios, serving as the key financial contact for project stakeholders.

Key areas: Grant Management · Multi-Donor Reporting · EU Financial Regulations · World Bank Guidelines · Expenditure Eligibility

Supported the financial operations of an EU-funded national modernization initiative, ensuring rigorous compliance with EU funding requirements and sound financial management practices.

🔹 Prepared financial reports in compliance with EU funding requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all reporting cycles.
🔹 Monitored project cash flow, managed payments, and maintained alignment with project needs and EU financial guidelines.
🔹 Built early expertise in donor financial compliance that laid the foundation for a career in public-sector audit and governance.

Key areas: EU Compliance · Financial Reporting · Cash Flow Management · Donor Financial Procedures