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Riyad Hanbali, CPA, CIA, CGMA, CIPA, is a seasoned audit and consulting expert with 20 years of experience in the Middle East. As Director, Group Internal Audit at Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) - KIPCO, he established and supervised the internal audit function, developed strategic audit plans, and managed audit resources. Prior to this, he held senior audit manager positions at Ernst & Young, Andersen Al-Bazie & Co., and Bader Al-Bazie & Co., affiliated with Arthur Young. Throughout his career, Riyad has worked with prominent industries, including banking, financial institutions, real estate, oil and gas, contracting, automotive, retail, catering, and shipping. He holds a Master's degree in Accounting from California State University-Sacramento and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Kuwait University. Fluent in English, Arabic, and German, Riyad is a certified professional with expertise in auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and consulting. Riyad's certifications include CGMA, CIA, CIPA, and CPA, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the field. His experience and expertise have equipped him to provide valuable insights and guidance to organizations seeking to enhance their internal audit functions and overall performance.

Credentials

  • CGMA
    AICPA
  • CIA
    The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.
  • CIPA
    Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI)
  • CPA
    AICPA

Experience

    • Director, Group Internal Audit
      • Jan 2004 - Present
      • Kuwait

      Establish, monitor and supervise the internal audit functions throughout the group, develop strategic audit plans, manage audit resources, perform quality reviews, coordinate and review the outsourced audit work, provide advice and consultation to group auditors and management, hold annual intern...

    • Senior Audit Manager
      • Jul 2002 - Dec 2003
      • Kuwait

      Industries included companies in the banking and financial institutions, real estate, oil & gas, contracting, automotive, retail, catering and shipping industries.

    • Experienced Audit Manager
      • Sep 1993 - Jun 2002
      • Kuwait

      Joined Andersen Al-Bazie & Co., a member of Arthur Andersen Worldwide, as a semi senior and became an Audit Manager in September 1997. I resigned the firm at the level of Experienced Audit Manager. Industries included companies in the banking and financial institutions, real estate, oil &...

    • Staff Auditor
      • Feb 1987 - Dec 1987
      • Kuwait

      Industries included companies in the banking and financial institutions, real estate, oil & gas, contracting, automotive, retail, catering and shipping industries.

Education

  • 1988 - 1991
    California State University-Sacramento
  • 1983 - 1987
    Kuwait University

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