Head of Audit & Advisory Services
F&N Consulting
Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months
• Established new audit functions and manage the audit department of clients as Chief Internal Auditor, and report to Board Audit Committee of the clients.
• Provide Audit and Advisory services relating to internal audit, finance, corporate policies and procedures, organization structures, and risk, governance & compliance matters.
• Develop the internal audit charter, manual and risk-based audit plans for various clients operating in construction, real estate and investment management sectors.
• Establish and maintain working relations with various departments to achieve the departmental goals.
• Hire and coach the audit staff and supervise the work of audit team to ensure audit objectives are achieved.
• Assist the clients in ensuring the compliance with various laws and standards such as labor laws, tax laws and accounting standards.
• Prepare periodic reports to present the status of audit plan and key observations with action plans to CEO and Board.
• Provide trainings on Risk-Based Auditing to diverse groups of professionals.
• Led the audits as engagement manager, carried out audit planning activities that include organize resources required for the audit, review Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and design audit program.
• Directed audit staff by supervising and reviewing their works, took responsibility for coaching and skill development of junior staff.
• Ensured the quality and compliance with IPPF standards as issued by institute of internal auditors (IIA) and internal audit methodology. Drafted various audit reports with findings and recommendations. Completed follow-up reviews to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Managed the relationship with various stakeholders by frequently meeting with different levels of management to discuss the internal controls best practices, audit risks, approach and findings. Managed and resolved the conflicts with management and audit staff.
- Set up new internal audit function within the company.
- Managed the internal audit activities covering variety of engagements including audits of corporate functions, Investment life cycle, Project management and subsidiaries operating in oil & energy sector.
- Initiated and coordinated various process improvements programs such as developing and implementing the company wide policies and procedures, business continuity plan and risk management and compliance functions.
• Managed all activities of internal audit department, developed and updated the internal audit charter, policies and procedures manual and budget. Monitored and managed the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of audit function and staff.
• Supervised the risk assessment process, developed audit universe and risk based annual audit plan comprising audit schedules, scope, resources and budget. Developed and implemented internal audit strategic plan and ensured that it is aligned with overall strategy of the Company.
• Delivered the audits as per annual audit plan within limited budget by utilizing mix of internal and outsourced resources, directed audit staff, reviewed various audit reports with findings and recommendations and implemented the follow-up process to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Implemented Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure the compliance with IIA standards and audit methodology. Achieved satisfactory (pass) report in an assessment of audit operations by the government auditors - Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA). Led quality assurance reviews of internal audit functions at various subsidiaries.
• Improved the efficiency and governance of business processes by leading consulting projects such as reviews for process improvement, Regulatory/Contractual compliance and Gap analysis.
• Presented quarterly reports to Head of Audit and Audit Committee for an update about the audit progress and status of identified issues and action plans. Liaised with Government auditors and other assurance providers such as Risk and Compliance function and external auditors.
- Executed and supervised external audits and special assignments in variety of sectors with a main focus on financial services. As part of the audit team at various audit assignments, I had participated at different levels of the team hierarchy and worked in different countries.
• Planned and lead the audits and assessed the business and audit risks of clients. Performed the audit procedures and analytical reviews of financial and non-financial information; these include review and testing of controls over accounting, finance and financial reporting processes of the organization.
• Led special projects such as reviews for process improvements and forensic auditing. Prepared financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for various clients. Recommended various improvements to enhance the internal control system of the clients.
• Developed good relationship with clients by helping them to achieve their financial reporting targets within strict timelines.
Executed and supervised external audits and special assignments in variety of sectors with a main focus on financial services. As part of the audit team at various audit assignments, I had participated at different levels of the team hierarchy and worked in different countries.
• Planned and lead the audits and assessed the business and audit risks of clients. Performed the audit procedures and analytical reviews of financial and non-financial information; these include review and testing of controls over accounting, finance and financial reporting processes of the organization.
• Led special projects such as reviews for process improvements and forensic auditing. Prepared financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for various clients. Recommended various improvements to enhance the internal control system of the clients.
• Developed good relationship with clients by helping them to achieve their financial reporting targets within strict timelines.
Certified internal auditor CIA
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