Head of Internal Audit
Aqaba Container Terminal (Pvt.)Co.
Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months
• Performed Risk Based Internal Audits in accordance with the annual plan and any instructions received from the Audit Committee & Management throughout the year
• Pursued the implementation of actions to address findings of internal audits and follow up on previous audits.
• Managed the investigation of all fraud risks, allegations, and actual cases. Advice the Audit Committee on appropriate measures to prevent future fraud.
• Supported management in the development and implementation of a risk management tool-set and process.
• Coordinated quarterly risk management workshops for Senior Managers to identify concurrent risks and supported in the implementation of risk mitigation initiatives
• Consulted management during the implementation on certain processes/ systems
• Conducted Quarterly Self-Control Assessments and report results to HQ
• Built a strong Corporate Governance structure in accordance with Group policies
• Steered a number of awareness sessions in relation to Governance, compliance, anti-corruption, cyber risk, anti-competition laws and other topics of concern to management
• Conducted Internal Audit projects for clients in various sectors including manufacturing, and insurance
• Performed Due Diligence projects for certain clientele
• Report to the Audit committee, on a quarterly basis, any significant observations or restrictions on audit scope
• Review the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting
• Implemented efficient internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Supervised the overall work of a team of over five auditors
• Planned audit engagements properly with the co-ordination of Audit Managers
• Trained & Monitored staff assigned to the field work.
• Provided Budget Variance Analysis
• Ensured that deadlines are met
• Prepared Financial Statements on a quarterly basis and other customer reports
• Presented a favorable impression of the firm