Internal Audit Head of Bahrain operations
Leading indian bank
Total years of experience :31 years, 5 Months
Head of internal Audit of Bahrain operations
Head of Audit ( Report to the Board Audit and Risk Committee- BARC)
Oversee performance of internal Audits done by outsourced big 4 service provider and in house Audit team.
Key Achievement
Established the internal Audit function, by developing the Audit and Risk Committee Charted.
Developed risk based internal Audit plan for approval by the BARC.
Coordinated, development of Corporate Governance Code by a big 4 firm, based on the Bahrain Corporate Governance Code
Subsidiary Companies .
Key Achievements
Made significant effective and efficient process improvements, by obtaining deep understanding of key, fundamental processes in retail banking and Credit card issuing, acquiring.
Identified significant risks in important outsourced activities and suggested measures to manage and monitor them.
Developed and executed the approved risk based audit plan
For presentation by the Chief internal Auditor to the Audit Committee and Chief Executive.
Member of bank-wide steering committee in charge of developing a library of key risk indicators for measuring and monitoring operations risks.
Head of Internal Audit ( Reporting to the CEO )
Established the Audit dept.
Performed special assignments for the CEO.
Performed Audits
Key achievements
I was part of the Executive team, which negotiated disinvestment of a Special purpose Vehicle ( SPV ).
Lead Bank's Quality Management team in obtaining the ISO 9001- 2000 Certification.
Was part of bank team entrusted in Selection of integrated banking software system and assisted in its implementation
Planned , supervised performance of External Audits
Key achievement
Automated compilation of financial statements of a large not for profit international Center which was the first time Audit Client of the Firm.
Owing to the nature of the business, detailed disclosures of a grants
approved, received, due and spent were necessary.
Managed regional office client audit and tax engagements services, special assignments and information systems for this top, national Saudi Arabian firm of public accountants.
Directed multiple engagements simultaneously.
Maintained quality control over financial audits.
Created and maintained professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Led multiple audits and consulting teams.
Guided the independent planning, development and implementation of financial and operational internal audits.
Drafted management letters, audit reports and financial statements.
Identified audit, accounting and client service opportunities.
Professionally qualified to be a Certified Islamic Professional Accountant
Professionally qualified to be a Certified Information Systems Auditor
Professionally qualified to be a Certified Internal Auditor
Professionally qualified to be a Certified Public Accountant
Professionally qualified to be a Chartered Accountant