محمد رباح

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Lead and manage a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of various business areas, including financial operations, operational processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify areas of potential risk, inefficiencies, or non-compliance and recommend appropriate remedial actions to mitigate risks and improve operations.
• Collaborate with management to design and implement effective internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure audit processes are in line with current standards.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting findings, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance throughout the organization by promoting awareness and adherence to policies and procedures.

Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and guidance to the internal audit team, ensuring the effective and efficient execution of audit activities.
• Audit Planning and Execution: Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan, including scoping audits, assigning resources, and conducting audits in accordance with professional standards.
• Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation: Identify key risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls across various business areas, recommending improvements to mitigate risks and strengthen controls.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, keeping abreast of changes and implementing necessary adjustments to audit practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with senior management, the Audit Committee, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on audit activities, findings, and recommendations.
• Audit Reporting: Prepare comprehensive audit reports, clearly communicating audit findings, recommendations, and management's responses to identified control deficiencies.
• Follow-up and Monitoring: Track and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, verifying that corrective actions have been taken and providing feedback to senior management.
• Staff Development: Support the professional development of the internal audit team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance their skills and competencies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function, implementing best practices and leveraging technology where applicable.
• Ethics and Governance: Promote a culture of integrity, ethical behavior, and sound governance throughout the organization, acting as a role model for ethical conduct.

• Financial Management: Ensure effective financial management and control of the EU Funded project, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with EU regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budgeting and Planning: Prepare and monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide accurate financial forecasts to support project planning and decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, statements, and supporting documentation in compliance with EU funding requirements and deadlines.
• Grant Management: Oversee the financial aspects of grant agreements, including reviewing and monitoring grant agreements, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of funds, and maintaining grant-related documentation.
• Audit and Internal Controls: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate project audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and audit recommendations.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor project cash flow, process payments, and manage fund disbursements in accordance with EU funding guidelines and project needs.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to project management on financial performance, cost control, and financial risks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with project stakeholders, including project managers, partners, and funding agencies, to provide financial updates, address queries, and support financial reporting requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project teams, including finance staff and project managers, to ensure accurate financial data and information exchange.

▪ Records financial transactions, such as expenditure documents, revenue receipts and payroll actions into journals,
ledgers and/or automated accounting systems. Categorizes revenue and/or expenditures into accounts and resolves
recording errors
▪ Processes accounts payable such as invoices and shipment documents, partial payments, discounts and other
transactions.
▪ Oversees or participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports, such as spreadsheets for
revenue journal entries.
▪ Balances and reconciles accounting records, such as journals, ledgers, batch reports, bank statements, payroll
documents.
▪ Receives, controls and records cash/check/credit card receipts. May enter account data.
▪ Maintains accounting file information.
▪ Responsible for coordinating with purchasing/procurement officer.
▪ Enters budget amendments according to appropriations and notifies supervisor of problems or issues.
Business or sector EU Funded Project