Umer Iftikhar, Head Of Internal Audit

Umer Iftikhar

Head Of Internal Audit

International Medical Company

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Higher diploma, Audit
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 0 Months

Head Of Internal Audit at International Medical Company
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since November 2020
Manager - Group Internal Audit at Abu Issa Holding
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2010 to October 2020

• Implementation of annual Internal Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Managing day to day activities of department and ensuring best use of departmental resources.
• Audit planning, supervision and execution, including close liaison with clients’ middle and senior management.
• Assessing business and audit risks, co-coordinating with professionals of various fields like legal, actuarial and IT experts and decision-making for resolution of critical reportable matters.
• Review evidential support for all field works performed (risk assessment, sample selection, test of controls etc) including all observations reported.
• Reviewing detailed report with recommendations and comments. Responsible for completeness and accuracy of entire report.
• Performing follow-up engagements subsequent to completion of Internal Audits and reporting the results of follow-up to the senior management.
• Accessing the operational/ financial transactions on continuous basis to identify non-compliances.
• Performing special consultancy assignments requested by the Management; and
• Reporting the Audit findings and Progress of the department to the audit committee of the Board.

Financial Controller at Abu Issa Marketing and Distribution
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2017 to October 2020

- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company.
- Develop and recommend an annual operating plan and financial budget that support the Corporation’s long term strategy.
- Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial controls and supporting information systems of the Corporation.
- keep the corporate aware of the financial position and financial development of the Corporation.
- Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems.
- Ensure recording of all financial transactions in books.

Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2006 to June 2010

• Planning & executing assigned engagements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Timely communication of the engagement progress to my superiors which includes providing regular updates about the risks, issues.
• Performing the Financial Statements Review and Audit Risk Assessments.
• Review the Compliances with defined policies and procedures of client.
• Finding/ Reporting the Audit Evidences and preparation of Audit Reports.
• Reviewing the works of subordinates.
• Assisting Directors/ Managers in engagement reporting.

Education

Higher diploma, Audit
  • at The Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • January 2015
Master's degree, Audit/ Finance
  • at Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
  • December 2014

Specialties & Skills

Audit Management
Financial Control
Finance
Management
Auditing
Management
Financial Management
Budget & Controls
Internal Controls
Risk Analysis

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Injaz Qatar
  • Volunteer
  • January 2013

Training and Certifications

Certified Internal Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
FCCA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading, Writing