Senior Manager - Internal Audit

• Jan 2023 - Present

Internal Audit Manager

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2022

• Reported functionally to the audit committee & administratively to the CEO. • Established the internal audit (IA) function from scratch; developed the Internal Audit policies and procedures, IA charter, strategic & operational risk-based plan, established & monitor the whistleblowing system, etc. • Financial, operational, Fraud investigations and compliance reviews were planned and performed on various business units. Reviews included assurance of proper internal controls, cost effectiveness analysis and compliance with policies and procedures, as well as KSA regulations. • Provided consulting services regarding company’s SOPs enhancements, IFRS convergence, implementation of new ERP system, legal claims, and other training and facilitation services. • Issued, multiple IARs and recommendations which contributed to mitigating risks and utilizing opportunities valued millions of Saudi Riyal. • Followed-up the implementation of agreed action plans. • Performed the basic secretary affairs for AC and BOD meetings including but not limited to (e.g., AC Meeting Agenda, creating all BOD/AC’s Minutes of Meeting (MOMs), follow-up the implementation of the agreed action plans within the agreed timeframe and raising the independent report about its status, etc.). Show less

Internal Audit Deputy Country Manager.

• Feb 2009 - Aug 2018

• Responsible for KSA and Bahrain. • Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of Governance, risk management & control process over Axiom Functions including (e.g., Sales, Inventory, Customer Service, IT, Logistics, Finance, HR, Brand, Marketing, Project, etc.). • Plan and execute engagements in accordance with accepted standards. • Reported engagement observations and to make recommendations for mitigating risks, improving operations, and reducing cost (I’ve released around 150 IARs including more than 800 high risky observations). • Performed special reviews requested by senior management, including Fraud investigations, root cause analysis, evaluating the fraud red flags, monitoring the whistleblowing hotline, and providing ethics training sessions, and recommendations to prevent/mitigate fraud risks. • Provided required training to the new senior auditors. • Shared audit team in improving the IA system/ software. • Consistently obtained the outstanding performance Appraisal. Show less

Internal Auditor

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

• Reported to the internal audit director. • Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for all departments and international Branches (i.e., Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, etc.). • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls. • Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives. • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance. • released the internal audit reports and follow-up related action plans. • Reported to the internal audit director. • Planned annual audits and evaluated existing internal controls for all departments and international Branches (i.e., Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, etc.). • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls. • Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives. • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance. • released the internal audit reports and follow-up related action plans.

Internal Auditor.

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2008

• Reported to IA Manager. • Outsourced Internal Auditor for El Ajou Trading Group and Al-jeel Medical Co. • Cooperated with internal audit team in developing risk-based plan. • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements. • Identified and reported audit issues; reviewed conformity of financial statements with (IFRS) and corporate regulations. • Recommended new methods to improve ICs and operating efficiency. • Reported to IA Manager. • Outsourced Internal Auditor for El Ajou Trading Group and Al-jeel Medical Co. • Cooperated with internal audit team in developing risk-based plan. • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements. • Identified and reported audit issues; reviewed conformity of financial statements with (IFRS) and corporate regulations. • Recommended new methods to improve ICs and operating efficiency.

External Auditor

• Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

• Reported directly to the External Audit Partner (Mr. Ata Albayouk). • Responsible for 12 clients with multiple engagements (e.g., external Audit, Zakat and Tax Returns, Bookkeeping and liquidation). • Reported directly to the External Audit Partner (Mr. Ata Albayouk). • Responsible for 12 clients with multiple engagements (e.g., external Audit, Zakat and Tax Returns, Bookkeeping and liquidation).