محمد السمري

- Lead the Group Internal Audit function for a publicly listed holding company on the Nomu market, providing independent assurance across 18 subsidiaries operating in diversified sectors, and aligning audit strategy with Board and Audit Committee expectations.

- Establish and oversee the execution of a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring effective coverage of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks across varying business models.
- Provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and deliver strategic risk insights to key stakeholders, strengthening governance oversight and supporting informed decision-making at Group level.
- Direct and oversee internal resources and outsourced service providers, ensuring consistency in audit methodology, quality assurance, and full adherence to IIA Standards and corporate governance requirements.
- Design and monitor Internal Audit KPIs, including audit plan execution, quality assurance reviews, and timely follow-up of agreed management actions, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.

- Lead and oversee the internal audit function, setting audit priorities and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and oversee the execution of the risk-based internal audit plan, focusing on key financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Direct and supervise the internal audit team, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with IIA Standards across audit activities.
- Monitor audit results and the implementation of agreed management actions, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal controls and risk management practices.
- Provide independent assurance and risk-based insights to senior management and relevant stakeholders, supporting effective governance and informed decision-making.

- Establish and manage the internal audit function in line with IIA Standards, supporting the development of a structured and risk-based audit approach across the group.
- Lead and coordinate internal audit activities, including planning and execution of audits covering financial, operational, and compliance areas.
- Perform and oversee risk assessments to identify key risk areas and improvement opportunities across group entities.
- Develop and maintain internal audit policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring consistency and quality of audit work.
- Support senior management through audit findings and recommendations aimed at strengthening internal controls and governance practices.

- Manage risk-based internal audit activities across financial, operational, and compliance areas within a regulated insurance environment.
- Oversee audit planning, reporting, and follow-up on management action plans to support internal control improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management, supporting risk mitigation and strengthening internal controls.

- Act as a liaison between the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and executive management, supporting effective governance and communication.
- Coordinate Board and Audit Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up on decisions and action items.
- Prepare accurate meeting minutes and support compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

- Established the internal audit function from inception, including development of the internal audit charter, audit methodology, and risk-based audit planning framework in line with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Performed and coordinated risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, identifying control gaps and providing practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
- Reported audit findings and recommendations to management, supporting the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions to enhance risk management and governance practices.

- Conduct internal audits covering financial, operational, and compliance processes in accordance with approved audit plans and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Execute audit testing, document workpapers, and identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare internal audit reports and follow up on management action plans to support compliance and internal control effectiveness.

- Support the execution of internal audit activities by performing audit testing and documenting workpapers in accordance with approved audit programs.
- Assist in the preparation of internal audit reports by compiling findings, observations, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with audit team members to ensure timely completion of audit procedures and proper documentation of results.

- Develop and maintain quality assurance processes and standards to support consistent operational performance.
- Conduct reviews of operational processes to assess compliance with quality requirements and identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyze data and trends and report observations to support continuous improvement initiatives.