Internal Audit Veteran
Zayed University
Total des années d'expérience :19 years, 5 Mois
Key Achievements
Executed the internal audit function in the University from the inception.
Introduced 3E Analysis via excel based dashboards to bring excellence and add value in monitoring and achieving operational and strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Acting as a Facilitator to initiate the certification process for ISO 9001:2015
Technical Responsibilities
Reviewing strategies of assurance services, developing risk-based audit plans and employing detailed knowledge to spot potential issues and addressing resolutions.
Providing an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to management, with the principal aims of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, governance and control processes.
Executing and reviewing audit work in the light of the requirements of Unified Financial & Accounting Policies and Human Resources Regulations for Independent Federal Entities.
Executing IT audit work to ensure technology risks are adequately addressed in the audit.
Ensuring compliance with the Local Regulations of UAE, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
Developing and maintaining successful working relations with the internal clients and advising on tactical issues thus ensuring value addition opportunities for the University.
Ensuring well-timed preparation of all deliverables including Internal Audit Reports, Status Reports and other Investigation Reports for the Audit Committee.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to respective auditees, agree tentative timeline for implementation of controls and timely follow up to ensure that audit recommendations are addressed and implemented appropriately.
Executing a wide range of ad-hoc integrated audits and reviews in a diverse and highly computerized environment to cater the emerging operational requirements.
Developing, maintaining and updating an Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Manual and Engagement Status (Audit Tracker) to appropriately reflect the Office's responsibilities, authority and reporting relationships.
Administrative Responsibilities
Managing 4 - 6 staff by ensuring fulfillment of needs mutually for the University and staff.
Ensuring that staff is satisfactorily motivated including identifying the training and other development needs. Further building cooperation among team members and sorting out conflicts and issues involving time, remuneration and flow of information.
Responsible for performance appraisals of the team.
Key Achievements
Established the internal audit function in the Company right from the scratch.
Introduced the Pre-Audit Mechanism for various critical operational activities.
Successfully got the Company Recertified for ISO 9001:2008 and effectively maintaining the ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
Acting as Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Client Responsibilities
Reviewing strategies of assurance services, developing risk-based audit plans and employing detailed knowledge to spot potential complex issues and addressing resolutions.
Providing an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to management, with the principal aims of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, governance and control processes.
Executing and reviewing audit work in the light of the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
Executing IT audit work in support of financial audits to ensure technology risks are adequately addressed in the audit.
Ensuring compliance with the regulations of local Authority JAFZA.
Developing and maintaining successful working relations with the internal clients and advising on tactical issues thus ensuring value addition opportunities for the Company.
Ensuring well-timed preparation of all deliverables including Internal Audit Reports, Status Reports and other Investigation Reports for the Audit Committee.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to respective audience, agree tentative timeline for implementation of controls and timely follow up to ensure that audit recommendations are addressed and implemented appropriately
Executing a wide range of ad-hoc integrated audits and reviews in a diverse and highly computerized environment to cater the emerging operational requirements.
Developing, maintaining and updating an Internal Audit Charter to appropriately reflect the Office's responsibilities, authority and reporting relationships.
Staff Responsibilities
Managing 5 - 10 staff in the most industrious way by ensuring fulfillment of needs mutually for Company and staff.
Ensuring that staff is satisfactorily motivated including identifying the training and other development needs. Further building cooperation among team member and sorting out issues involving time, remuneration and flow of information.
Responsible for performing performance appraisals.
Key Achievements
Successfully led the Business System Controls (BSC) service line for KPMG in Pakistan for consecutive two years.
Acted as Application Controls Specialist.
Designed a template for computation of Income Tax and Deferred Tax workings.
Roles and Responsibilities
Overall planning of audits, meetings with clients to understand their expectations and designing audit strategies after assessing the audit risk associated with the client.
Direction, supervision and review of work in the light of International Financial Reporting Standards, other technical standards and local laws and regulations as applicable.
Timely preparation of deliverables including Financial Statements and Management Reports and communication to Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Advisory services to the clients on application of various accounting, corporate, financial and other pronouncements, Re-engineering solutions for processes with respect to 3Es and IT Audit engagements related to Business Process and Controls Review.
Reporting risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the respective Management and providing recommendations for improving the organization’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
ACA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFM, PMP
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Public Accountant (APA)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Masters in Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)