Internal Audit Manager
OSN
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :9 years, 5 أشهر
Reporting directly to SVP, Internal Audit.
As Internal Audit Manager, entrusted with end to end audit management & reporting; risk
assessment, and implementation of audit recommendations by liaising closely with the
Management. A few notable assignments during the tenure with OSN include the audit of Supply Chain & Inventory Management and the audit of Fixed Assets & Intangibles.
Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit
DMCC is a government entity established in 2002 with a mandate to provide the physical, market and financial infrastructure required to establish Dubai as a hub for global commodities trade. As a Senior Internal Auditor, have been a part of the Operational, Financial and Strategic internal audit reviews. A few notable assignments include Property Governance audit, Legal and Compliance Review,
Leasing Review, Contracts & Procurement Audit, Trade flow (Commodities) Audit, Marketing Audit
and Construction project review.
Key responsibilities
➢ Conduct risk-based audits independently in the assigned audit areas in line with the audit plan
from start to finish,
➢ Identify cost effective improvement ideas in the audited areas,
➢ Application of Data Analytics as required during audits to identify the outliers from data sets,
➢ Focus on high risk areas and identify opportunities to improve the regulatory compliance,
utilization of organizational resources, management control and profitability,
➢ Analyze the effectiveness of policies and procedures, and suggest improvements,
➢ Assist in improving the Corporate Governance framework and Risk Management function in line
with COSO Framework.
Achievements
➢ Received appreciation and cash award for leading the implementation of Internal Audit
Management Software “Governance and Risk Compliance Portal” for the company.
➢ Contributed to the development of policy documents such as Enterprise Risk Management
policy, Control Self-Assessment policy and Internal Audit Manual.
Reporting to Internal Audit Manager
Moore Stephens International Limited is a Global accountancy and consultancy network with its headquarters in London and its Dubai office provides its clients various services relating to audit and management consultancy services.
Key responsibilities include
➢ Conduct risk-based audits in the assigned audit areas of the client in line with the audit plan,
and ensure compliance to ADAA requirements;
➢ Develop the audit plan, risk and control matrix, process narratives, after obtaining a thorough
understanding of the company strategy, policies and procedures and control environment;
➢ Focus on high risk areas to identify significant control gaps, process improvement opportunities
that could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.
Achievements
➢ Received positive feedback for independently handling the assignments and timely completion
of the audits during the internal audit of Revenue Management process of a client in Abu Dhabi;
➢ Identified significant control gaps highlighting specific areas of improvement and management
focus. This resulted in an opportunity to lead the subsequent audit of the client covering people
and performance processes.
Internal Audit reporting to Internal Audit Director
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a NASDAQ listed Fortune 500 Company,
headquartered in US. A leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business
process outsourcing services, helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.
Key responsibilities
➢ Perform risk-based internal audits across processes and business operations in Europe & Asia;
➢ Conduct SOX 404 assessments in accordance with COSO Framework for processes in India, UK,
Germany, and North America;
➢ Assist in investigations and special reviews based on Management Request.
Achievements
➢ Received Accelerated Promotion within a year of joining the Company; and nominated to work
in Cognizant UK as part of Internal Audit Transition Programme.
➢ Recommended process improvements in the areas audited (Revenue, Payroll, IT Security)
resulting in annualized savings and man-hours required for testing the processes,
➢ Received positive feedback from Global Head of Internal Audit for assignments involving audit
committee presentations, global risk assessment, revenue recognition of acquired entities;
➢ Suggested best practices involving Service Level Agreement (SLA) monitoring, Timesheet
management, contractual compliance and Revenue recognition as per US GAAP,
➢ Investigated expenses reimbursements of employees using data analytics and logical reasoning
skills that resulted in sizeable recovery of inappropriate expenses,
➢ Led the global review of Treasury management process that resulted in the development of
treasury dashboards, closure of nine inoperative bank accounts, identification of conflict of
authority in operating bank accounts and changes to net asset valuation of mutual funds.
Executive - Audit and Assurance reporting to Senior Audit Manager
E&Y is among Big4 providers of advisory, tax, transactions and assurance services across the world.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
➢ Independent review of financial statements under Indian GAAP, with limited Supervision by
Audit Managers for multinational clients and preparation of audit deliverables driven by strict
timelines and quality,
➢ Promoted within a year of joining E&Y. Appreciated by the clients for good working relationship,
➢ Received appreciation from the Audit Manager for building excellent relationship with clients
and working under intense pressure to facilitate the completion of audits within strict timelines.