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Summary

Aspiring leader bringing over 8 years of experience in areas  of internal audit, governance, statutory and non-statutory compliance, strategy consultancy, ISR audits, fraud examination and IA quality assessments. Doing so with accumulated knowledge of major standards, guidelines, publication and recommendations issued by IIA, COSO, ACFE and IASB. I Am able to apply problem-solving skills, handle high pressure situations, adapt to changing environments, and maximize work efficiency. Also, being recognized for talents in strategy development and providing advise to support corporate vision and helping converts strategic visions into tactical plans through guiding and advising  my clients management. Some of my highlights include:

  • Diversified background in many professional tracks; distinguished for an entrepreneurial mindset, creative problem solving, cross-functional teams and a bottom-line orientation. 
  • Offers innovative solutions to operational challenges and leverages decisiveness to implement solutions while minimizing risk and maximizing performance. 
  • Proficient in transforming ideas into strategic initiatives for various types of clients based on their financial, strategic and operational requirements. 
  • Hands-on experience in various system platforms such as Oracle 12R Financial suite, IBM Maximo, Discover BI reporting, Microsoft CRM suite and Dynamics AX

Core Competencies

  • Problem identification and solution formulation
  • Conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Forward looking and transformational mindset
  • Sound communication skills
  • Continuous effort toward excellence
  • Enthusiastic to build long-lasting relationships
  • Ability to learn and adapt to different business environments 
  • Excellent business Process Re-engineering abilities
  • Eager for self-development
  • Empathy to clients requirements
  • Team Building & Coaching
  • Cultural adaptability 
  • Advanced understanding of major IS/CAAT tools

Work Experience

MAZARS Chartered Accountants - Abu Dhabi
Jun 2019Present

Assistant Manager - Risk Advisory Services

  • Led the practice of reviewing governance frameworks and internal controls at key clients in the commercial regulatory, Utilities sector, Real Estate, Higher Education and Oil &Gas sectors. This involved performing general test of controls, reviewing policies and procedures for any material shortcomings as well as conducting gap analysis for testing current practice against set mandates.
  • Participated in assessing and recommending major overhauls to the key governance components in the Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, including delegation of authority matrix, corporate and subsidiaries specific policies and procedures documents, in addition to assessing strategic and operational risk registers.
  • Provided guidance and advise in assessing corporate governance practices and business processes re-engineering to a number of key government clients, in relation to compliance with issued decrees and set regulations.
  • Performed several benchmarks assignments in order to highlight key governance weaknesses, propose process improvements as well as aided in redesigning of several SOP, Organization charts, Delegation of Authority matrix, process maps as well as operational manuals.
  • Advised several clients with leading practices in relation to their compliance with COSO framework as well as SOX related disclosures as well as providing input into their process of preparing of and disclosing financial results as per IFRS standards.

Some of my key clients are:

  • Abu Dhabi Power Corporation
  • Sharjah National Oil Company
  • Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industries
  • SEHA 
  • WAHA Capital PJSC
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Dubai Real Estate Corporation
  • Abu Dhabi School of Management
H.H. The Ruler's Court - Dubai
Dec 2012Jun 2019

Internal Auditor

  • Led the conduct of internal control reviews  and  fiscal  audits  of various   financial and non-financial transactions  performed at HHRC while considering the execution of all laws and regulations governing the fiscal system of the government of Dubai.
  • Contributed to the working efforts of applying the best-practices in Information security regulation by being the ISR champion in the internal audit function. This was accomplished throughout the preparation of and implementation of ISR regulations at Dubai Government, by providing advise to peers, conduct various tests to assess compliance levels and developing proper advise to the steering committee.
  • Conducted several rounds of risk assessments throughout the HHRC and it's subsidiaries, during the build up of the three years audit plans. This included collecting and analyzing documents, hold conference meetings as well as understanding the corporate governance framework at place.
  • Worked closely with key information security and application developers, in order to perform a review of general and application IT controls and identify control weaknesses and advise of possible enhancement opportunities.
  • Collaborated with a number of key government regulators and law enforcement agencies in Dubai in relation to several fraud-related assignments, by assessing existing governance practices as well as conducting fraud risk assessments, evidence gathering and interviews.
Various short-term employments
June 2011Nov 2012

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Held 3 months employment at Baker Hughes MEA as an audit assistant
  • Held 1 year employment at Dar AlBian Accounting & Consultants as an Internal Audit Consultant
  • Held 4 months internship at Ernst & Young as part of their Financial Assurance Services Division

Qualifications

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Jun 2016

Certified Fraud Examiner

The Institute of Internal Auditors
Oct 2015

Certified Internal Auditor

University of Dubai
Jan 2013Sep 2014

Master's Degree in Business Administrations

United Arab Emirates University
Sep 2007Jun 2011

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Personal Information

  • Date Of Birth: 10 Feb 1991
  • Fluent in English & Arabic
  • Martial status: Single