Muhammad Fahad

• Executed risk-based internal audit, governance, risk management, and compliance assignments for clients in Saudi
Arabia
• Performed process walkthroughs, evaluated control design, and tested operating effectiveness across operational,
financial, compliance, and governance processes
• Prepared Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), risk registers, audit programs, testing sheets, working papers, and internal
audit observations in line with internal audit methodology
• Identified control gaps, process inefficiencies, compliance exceptions, and improvement opportunities through
document review, data analysis, system reports, and stakeholder discussions
• Prepared internal audit reports, executive summaries, observation trackers, and practical recommendations to
strengthen governance, internal controls, compliance, and process efficiency

• Prepare and update the Audit Universe, Annual Internal Audit Plan, Internal Audit Charter, and Internal Audit Manual
• Lead all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow‑up
• Conduct comprehensive audits across end-to-end business processes and key functions, including Procure-to-Pay
(P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Plan-to-Produce (P2P - Manufacturing), Inventory Management, HR (H2R), HSE, IT,
Taxation & Legal Compliance, Fixed Assets, Treasury Management, Record-to-Report (R2R), and GRC
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations
• Collaborate with departments to resolve audit observations and implement corrective actions
• Monitor, track, and report on the status of audit recommendations, escalating unresolved issues where necessary
• Attend and support board audit committee meetings by providing reports, insights, and follow‑up updates
• Organize and document board audit committee meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and IIA Standards
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, providing recommendations to enhance
process efficiency, strengthen controls, and optimize costs

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned with corporate objectives and risk priorities
• Lead the planning, risk assessment, and execution of operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits
• Review audit working papers to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Conduct special assignments, investigations, and ad hoc reviews as required by management
• Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, control gaps, and process improvements
• Lead and manage the audit team by directing, coaching, coordinating, and evaluating team members

• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial statements
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and perform detailed variance analysis
• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, bank balances, and liquidity planning
• Optimize fund utilization to minimize borrowing costs and maximize returns on surplus cash
• Monitor and optimize working capital components, including receivables, payables, and inventory levels
• Prepare reconciliation statements for cash, banks, vendors, and customers
• Review and authorize vouchers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation

• Conduct internal and external audits for clients across manufacturing, service, and financial sectors
• Prepare audit programs, working papers, and supporting documentation for review by audit manager
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISAs, and applicable regulatory requirements