Sangeeta Basu

Indepedent Director Certification

(Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities:
• Led Internal Audit and AML Compliance reviews for leading
financial institutions and exchange houses, including Al
Jazeera Exchange, Almana Exchange, Gulf Exchange, Al
Saad Exchange, Lulu Exchange, Trust Exchange, and
Noqoody Payment Services, assessing the effectiveness of
governance, risk management, internal controls, and
regulatory compliance frameworks.
• FATCA/CRS Due Diligence and Reporting for GTN Middle
East, AW Rostamani, JAF Holding (DIFC Company) and
Fajr Capital in the UAE.
• Conducted internal audit for leading engineering and
construction, real estate, and insurance companies in Qatar.
• Conducted fraud risk assessments for a leading exchange
company in Qatar and a finance company registered in
DIFC, identifying key fraud risks and recommending
enhancements to internal controls and fraud risk
management frameworks.
• Conducted internal audit of GTN Middle East in
collaboration with BDO UAE.
• Working as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Responsible for Client onboarding and client dur diligence
and reporting.
• Managed and mentored a team of eleven internal auditors
and consultants.

Noqoody Payment Services, assessing the effectiveness of
governance, risk management, internal controls, and
regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Anti-money laundering risk assessment and training for
Trust Exchange, Habib Qatar International Exchange, Al
Zamaan Exchange.
• Conducted fraud risk assessments for a leading exchange
company in Qatar and a finance company registered in
DIFC, identifying key fraud risks and recommending
enhancements to internal controls and fraud risk
management frameworks.
• Conducted internal audit of GTN Middle East in
collaboration with BDO UAE.
• Working as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Responsible for Client onboarding and client dur diligence
and reporting.
• Managed and mentored a team of eleven internal auditors
and consultants.
• ESG Reporting of Gulf Exchange and Dar Al Arkaan a listed
company in Saudi Arabia under outsourced contract

• Performed commercial and financial due diligence for
multiple engineering and construction companies.
• Conducted internal audit engagements for financial services
companies and brokerage firms in Qatar, assessing
governance frameworks, internal controls, risk management
processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Executed pre-feasibility study for the establishment of an
Islamic bank in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, China.
• Served as key project coordinator for engagements with the
World Bank.
• Led the internal audit team in delivering the internal audit

• Conducted internal audit engagements for Dabur India
Limited, Deys Medical, and Ranbaxy Limited.
• Led the restructuring process for the combined entity of the
former Gluconate Ltd and Indian Health Ltd.
• Performed Stock Audit of Dabur India Limited.
• Performed External Audit for AKG Industries.

Qatar.
• Conducted Internal Audit health check for Mekdam Group in
Qatar for listing
• Performed compliance and AML audits for multiple
exchange houses, insurance firms, and brokerage
companies in Qatar.
for consultants and internal auditors.

CIA: Internal audit, risk
management, internal controls

• Conducted internal audits for Buzwair Group, Qatar German
Company for Medical Devices, and Al Khaleej Insurance.
• Delivered marketing and financial feasibility studies and
business plans for Mowasalat Qatar and Salam
International.
• Served as Internal Audit Manager for Ooredoo six months
on secondment.
• Performed internal control review for Sadd Buzwair
Automotive Company, Qatar.
• Conducted gap analysis and developed corporate
governance guidelines and policy/procedure manuals for
Qatar German Company for Medical Devices.
• Led Internal Audit Team for Qatar Cinema.
• Led Business Development Initiatives to expand client base
and service offerings

• Conducted internal audits for Buzwair Group, Qatar German
Company for Medical Devices, and Al Khaleej Insurance.
• Delivered marketing and financial feasibility studies and
business plans for Mowasalat Qatar and Salam
International.
• Served as Internal Audit Manager for Ooredoo six months
on secondment.
• Performed internal control review for Sadd Buzwair
Automotive Company, Qatar.
• Conducted gap analysis and developed corporate
governance guidelines and policy/procedure manuals for
Qatar German Company for Medical Devices.
• Led Internal Audit Team for Qatar Cinema.
• Led Business Development Initiatives to expand client base
and service offerings

Projects executed in TAS department.
• Prepared comprehensive application packs, including
drafting business cases, for companies seeking registration
with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
• Successfully facilitated QFC registration for Qatar First
Investment Bank, First Gulf Bank, and Rothschild.
• Conducted valuation of Meeza, a Qatar Foundation entity,
and Qatar Engineering and Construction Company W.L.L.
• Developed a feasibility study for a mixed-use tower on
behalf of Almana Group.
• Drafted strategic business plans for Buzwair Group, Qatar,
and Al Aqar Real Estate.
Performed a market entry review and high-level market
assessment of the Qatar financial market for the
International Bank of Azerbaijan.
Projects executed in the External Audit Department:
• Served as a team member for the external audit of Qatar
Flour Mills.
• Led the external audit engagement for Sterling Group.
• Contributed as a audit team member to the audit of Qatar
Islamic bank.

• Provided advisory services on investments in the foreign
exchange (forex) market.
• Managed a team of 20 associates, ensuring efficient
operations and performance.
Delivered forex training programs for new operators on
behalf of Infab Incorporation.

• Provided advisory services on investments in the foreign
exchange (forex) market.
• Managed a team of 20 associates, ensuring efficient
operations and performance.
Delivered forex training programs for new operators on
behalf of Infab Incorporation.

• Conducted detailed financial analysis of companies across
various sectors.
• Performed business valuations to support strategic
decision-making.
• Authored finance case studies for submission to the
European Case Clearing House (ECCH).

• Conducted periodic stocktaking, implemented inventory
control measures, determined material pricing, and
accounted for spoilage and defective items.
• Prepared and managed payroll processes.
• Performed budgetary control and variance analysis to
support financial planning and cost management.