Experience

Open Society Foundations

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director - Global Assurance and Risk Advisory

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Berlin Area, Germany Leading a team responsible for providing professional Management and Risk Consulting solutions throughout a network of 70+ countries. Services can be provided internally for the network of foundations, or to grantees and partners supported by OSF. Main services include:  Risk Management Services: led the design and implementation of a bespoke Risk Management framework to be rolled out on a global level (hundreds of legal entities across 70 plus countries). The framework focuses on three… Show more Leading a team responsible for providing professional Management and Risk Consulting solutions throughout a network of 70+ countries. Services can be provided internally for the network of foundations, or to grantees and partners supported by OSF. Main services include:  Risk Management Services: led the design and implementation of a bespoke Risk Management framework to be rolled out on a global level (hundreds of legal entities across 70 plus countries). The framework focuses on three different types of risk, process-related organizational risk (Persistent Risk), risks in strategic planning (Strategic Risks), and Project-related risks (Tactical Risks).  Grantee Consulting Services; managing and conducting audits, reviews, or assessments of grant recipient organizations or grant projects. Including compliance assessment (grant requirements, IRS requirements, Expenditure Responsibility, lobbying restrictions…etc.), Organizational Assessments, Capacity Assessments, assessment of Internal Controls, Governance frameworks, operating models, culture & leadership style, integrity management, strategic viability, and financial viability. In addition to Impact Assessments and project evaluations. Conducting Program and project audits, assessing workflows, strategy, and project implementation and monitoring.  Anti-Corruption and Fraud Services: Which includes conducting investigations, as well as developing and managing anti-fraud policies and fraud prevention initiatives.  Internal Audit; for National and Regional Foundations across the global network.  Advisory and capacity building; Assist program staff and other parts of the network by designing policies and procedures, conducting training, risk and controls awareness workshops, fraud prevention and detection awareness, and others. Show less



Protiviti Middle East Member Firm

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Manager - Risk and Management Consulting

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2017

  United Arab Emirates Led a team that provided risk and management consulting solutions to Protiviti’s clients in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East region. Some of the relevant achievements include:  Contracted by the Federal Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates to develop an Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the UAE federal government. The policy was rolled out and turned into law in 2018.  Worked on a government education risk… Show more Led a team that provided risk and management consulting solutions to Protiviti’s clients in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East region. Some of the relevant achievements include:  Contracted by the Federal Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates to develop an Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the UAE federal government. The policy was rolled out and turned into law in 2018.  Worked on a government education risk strategy in Dubai, a project that resulted in the establishment of a 1 Billion Dollars endowment fund to subsidize education opportunities for future generations. The project also included modifications to the schooling system in Dubai, including school operating models, land ownership, education fees pricing, and other education-related regulations.  Worked with the Federal government of UAE on managing transportation risk. A work that resulted in changing taxi and private care hiring regulations across the nation.  Led the transformation of Dubai Media Incorporated, the media arm of the Dubai Government. A project that lasted two years and resulted in significant recommendations that changed the landscape of the media industry in the whole region.  Contracted by the UAE government to lead the development of a nationwide strategy to promote UAE heritage and folklore as part of the national identity among UAE nationals, and to revive and spread the country’s rich history and heritage among current and future generations. The project was implemented using an approach that incorporated Strategy, Risk Management, and behavioral economics.  Participated in the development of the UAE food security Strategy (in partnership with international organizations and development banks), and designed the business plan, operating model, and proposed strategy of a multi-billion dollars economic food production and processing free zone project. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate - Corporate Training | Organizational development

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Egypt PwC Academy  Responsible for providing training on auditing and accounting matters to corporate clients and individuals across the Middle East Region. Courses are either standard or customized courses based on clients’ needs. Also helping in giving trainings to PwC professionals on similar subjects, training courses includes: - IFRS / US GAAP. - Internal Auditing (How to start an Internal Audit department) - Internal Control assessment and enhancement. - Banking… Show more PwC Academy  Responsible for providing training on auditing and accounting matters to corporate clients and individuals across the Middle East Region. Courses are either standard or customized courses based on clients’ needs. Also helping in giving trainings to PwC professionals on similar subjects, training courses includes: - IFRS / US GAAP. - Internal Auditing (How to start an Internal Audit department) - Internal Control assessment and enhancement. - Banking Credit.  Training responsibilities include the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training courses for major clients in a range of courses, the clients include private and government organizations in Egypt and the ME region.  Also delivering courses for individuals preparing for acquiring international qualifications such as DipIFR, CPA, CIMA, CMA, ACCA and other certifications. Show less



Alkan CIT

• Egypt
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Finance Manager - West Africa anglophone region

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2010

  Ghana Deputy Finance and Admin. Manager for West Africa anglophone region ( Based in Alkan CIT Ghana ltd.). Responsible for two countries (Ghana & Sierra Leone) based in Accra and regularly visiting Freetown & performing the following tasks: • Led the accounting team of six accountants. • Led the Admin team of 15 employees. • Arranged the coordination between the HQ and Alkan Ghana & Alkan Sierra Leone. • Responsible for Segment Reporting by preparing and sending the monthly… Show more Deputy Finance and Admin. Manager for West Africa anglophone region ( Based in Alkan CIT Ghana ltd.). Responsible for two countries (Ghana & Sierra Leone) based in Accra and regularly visiting Freetown & performing the following tasks: • Led the accounting team of six accountants. • Led the Admin team of 15 employees. • Arranged the coordination between the HQ and Alkan Ghana & Alkan Sierra Leone. • Responsible for Segment Reporting by preparing and sending the monthly package to the HQ. • Led internal and external meetings (financial accounting meetings and legal authorities meetings). • Approved all journal entries, daily trial balance, checks, and monthly bank reconciliations. • Prepared journal entries and supporting schedules for month-end close process & monthly financial statements. • Supervised the monthly physical count on the warehouses. • Coordinated with technical departments in budgeting the cost. • Prepared inventory and Cost sheets. • Allocated funds according to spending priorities. • Analyzed accounting records in order to determine financial resources required for monthly spending. • Recommended approval or disapproval of requests for funds. • Analyzed past and current years in order to prepare budgets and to justify funds requested. • Reviewed operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs. • Utilized Excel and Peachtree to create, update accurate and detailed databases, and maintain queries, reports and forms. • Wrote, designed and produced budget format. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant - Business Process Improvement

  • Oct 2006 - Feb 2009

  Audit and Compliance: • Reviewed internal controls for compliance with applicable rules and standards. • Collected, compiled, and conducted preliminary data analysis. • Prepared appropriate documents showing the extent of the examination, a basis for the selection of tests performed and the results of the tests performed. • Communicated with client personnel and incorporated their views and comments. • Drafted written reports on the efficiency of client’s operations and… Show more Audit and Compliance: • Reviewed internal controls for compliance with applicable rules and standards. • Collected, compiled, and conducted preliminary data analysis. • Prepared appropriate documents showing the extent of the examination, a basis for the selection of tests performed and the results of the tests performed. • Communicated with client personnel and incorporated their views and comments. • Drafted written reports on the efficiency of client’s operations and program accomplishments, and made appropriate recommendations. • Presented audit findings citing non-compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. • Discussed audit findings with appropriate client personnel and participated in entrance and exit conferences. • Recommended changes in existing procedures within the framework of applicable laws, rules and regulations. • Led audit teams of 2 to 3 other auditors • Planned and audited retail outlets for a large retail and wholesale distributor. • Extensive external communications with client’s representatives (accounting, legal & higher management). • Performed special audit engagements, including agreed upon procedures, fraud detection, and compliance and contractual in Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale industries. • Prepare and provide executive summary reports upon completion of audits compliant to Sarbanes-Oxley. Advisory & Internal Control: • Provided Process Improvement Services through developing manuals of policies & procedures in the areas of: - Accounting (Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Cash & Banks, and General Ledger) - Budgeting and performance review. - Financial Management: includes Financial Analysis, Working Capital. - Management and Long Term Finance. - Business Processes: includes Purchasing, Logistics and Sales. • Internal control assessment through IC testing, diagnosing weaknesses and writing recommendations. Show less