Najwa Ab Patah, CPA, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Islamic Banking

Najwa Ab Patah, CPA

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Islamic Banking

Central Bank of Malaysia

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Taxation
Experience
17 years, 5 Months

Share My Profile

Block User


Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Islamic Banking at Central Bank of Malaysia
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since January 2013

Responsible in coordinating and preparing proposals requiring central bank’s approval on matters related to operationalisation of banking institutions, such as merger and acquisition, corporate governance, new banking products and establishment of subsidiaries and branch network.

Researched and provided comprehensive assessment on financial institutions’ businesses, risk management infrastructure/practices, capital requirements, internal controls, governance policies and procedures against Central Bank's regulations and industry practices.

Build strong collaboration with other regulatory bodies (local and international) in obtaining and providing information necessary to facilitate continuous surveillance.

Bank Supervisor at Central Bank of Malaysia
  • Malaysia
  • December 2007 to December 2012

Performed continuous on-site and off-site surveillance on financial institutions to identify potential weaknesses and address any supervisory concerns in a timely manner and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken.

Responsible for Consumer and Commercial Banking (including Small and Medium Enterprises) portfolio and initiated thematic reviews for matters concerning Regulatory Compliance (AML/CFT included), Shariah/Islamic Banking, Risk Management (credit/ operational/ liquidity/ capital management), Corporate Governance, Internal Audit and Product Development.

Audit Associate at Ernst & Young Malaysia
  • Malaysia
  • January 2007 to November 2007

Responsible in many aspects of the audit engagements for banks and insurance companies, from planning, execution and completion of an assignment.

Reviewed financial statements and performance evaluation including ratio and trend analysis.

Participated in technically challenging tasks as well as playing the lead role in understanding, evaluating and validating the controls and processes of clients, as well as preparing audit reports to communicate internal control matters and improvement points to the management.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Taxation
  • at University of Canterbury
  • November 2006

Specialties & Skills

Islamic Banking
Operational Risk Management
Credit Risk
Regulatory Risk
Compliance
BANKING
FINANCIAL
RESEARCH
RISK MANAGEMENT
Compliance

Languages

English
Expert
Malay
Expert
Mandarin
Beginner

Memberships

CPA Australia
  • CPA
  • February 2007

Hobbies

  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Fitness
  • Architecture and Historical Buildings