Experience

Maxis
• Malaysia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee
• Head of Continuous Assurance (Data Analytics & Automation), Internal Audit Division

  • Sep 2016 - Present


Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Company (Tasweeq)

• IT Audit

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2016

  A senior member within an Internal Audit function of a state-owned independent oil and gas marketing entity. Reports directly to the Chief Internal Auditor. Plans, manages and leads internal control reviews over operational domains such as Sales and Marketing Operations, Shipping Management, HR, Finance, Corporate Planning and Business Continuity; in addition to the specialized reviews over technical domains such as SAP ERP application and security controls, information security and IT Governance processes. Other responsibilities include performing ad-hoc consultancy reviews, supporting internal investigations, administering the internal audit management system and annual audit planning. Show less



Mobily

• Saudi Arabia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director IT & Telecom Audit

  • Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  Directed and managed a technical audit function (IT and Telecom) within the Internal Audit department. Ensured that scheduled audit programs are carried out as planned and delivered with quality. Interfaced with the business management for ensuring that audit recommendations to address internal control gaps are being timely implemented. Supported the Chief Internal Auditor in the planning and administration of the internal audit function. Provided coaching and mentoring to the team members on internal auditing best practices, technical know-hows and career related matters. Show less

• Telecom Audit Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  Lead a team of internal technical auditors within the Saudi Arabia’s leading mobile and broadband telecommunications service provider. Planned and managed audit teams in conducting risk-based internal control reviews for IT systems, telecommunication infrastructure and related processes. Supported the Chief Internal Auditor in the planning and administration of audit projects.



United Technologies Corporation

• India
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Senior IS Auditor (Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  A senior member within a team of global internal auditors for a USA-based Fortune 50 global corporation specializes in aviation, aerospace systems, climate control, elevator design, security and fire protection. Planned, managed and lead audit teams in conducting risk-based Information System audits and recommended improvements via scheduled audit activities on UTC subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region (Otis Elevator, Pratt & Whitney, Carrier, Chubb, Sikorsky and Hamilton Sundstrand). Supported the Global Information Systems Audit Director (based in the US), company divisions and subsidiaries in a consulting role by conducting control assessments and recommended improvements to business practices, processes, and procedures. Show less



Telekom Malaysia

• Malaysia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Audit Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Managed a team of technical auditors for the incumbent and largest public-listed telecommunication service provider in Malaysia. Planned, managed and lead audit team in executing audit engagements to improve IT risk management and internal controls within Telekom Malaysia group of companies, conducted control self-assessment workshops and supported internal investigations.

• System Engineer

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 2004

  A member of a large engineering planning team responsible to plan, implement and commission telecom infrastructure technology feasibility projects. Planned, conducted and documented test procedures on new telecom equipment according to the internal ISO9001 quality standards. Provided feedback recommendations on capital investments decision-making for new technologies. Wrote technical specification for tender and conducted technical presentations to the Tender Committee Senior Management team.