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Audit, Risk, Control, Compliance and governance.

Location:
Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Posted:
November 18, 2017

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Name : Hisham Ahmed Khalifa

Date of birth : 11/1/1975.

Place of birth : Cairo – Egypt.

Passport No. : (A13546447) Cairo, Egypt.

Marital Status : Married with 3 Kids.

Home Address : Villa 54, Al Rehab City Cairo, Egypt.

E-mail : ac3dpx@r.postjobfree.com

ac3dpx@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile No. : +2-010-********

+2-012-********.

2. Professional Skills & Strengths:

Policy and procedures formulations within the frame of business nature.

Risk Assessment & Risk Scope Identification.

Assessment of Auditing Staff training needs.

Design & Conduct Comprehensive feasibility studies.

Frame Companies Valuation Criteria & Programs.

Propose on (Financial, Marketing & Credit) Risks Impact & Mitigation.

Building on comprehensive business communications & interpersonal relationship programs.

Establishment of Corporate Governance Objectives & Boundaries.

Set up Compliance Management procedures and corrective actions.

3.Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting Divison), Major Subject “Accounting”1996.

Chartered Accountant (CA) - “license no. 17433 (R.A.A) “The Egyptian Register for Accountants and Auditors” 2002.

Valuation Expert, Judicial Liquidator, Judicial keeper & creditors Agent – Registered through the Ministry of Finance – Egypt, 2005.

Arbitrator in Commercial Issues (Local & International) – Registered through The Ministry of Finance – Egypt, 2005.

Member of SMAT (Society of Modern Accounting Thought) 2005.

Candidate for the Membership of (The Egyptian Society of Accountants & Auditors) ESAA.

Post graduate Dip. (MA) Finance / Investment Management (Sadat Academy for Management Sciences / 2001 – 2003).

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Professional Certificate in progress.

4. Languages:

- Arabic:

Speaking : Excellent.

Writing : Excellent.

- English:

Speaking : Excellent.

Writing : Excellent.

- French:

Speaking : Fair.

Writing : Fair.

5. Computer skills:

(Microsoft office Programs “Windows, Excel, Access data, Power Point” and Project Manager) in addition to Internet Applied Programs Techniques and other Programs (Oracle Financials, Maximo, SPL”CC&B”, Ominex, ACL & TeamMate)).

Holder of ICDL (International Computer Driving License).

6. Professional Training Courses:

oCommunication Skills Course "36 CPE" (BDO International - Cairo

Office).

oNegotiation Skills Course "42 CPE" (BDO International - Cairo Office).

oIntroduction to Accounting Course “48 CPE" (Ernst & Young - Cairo Office).

oAccounting Phase I “50 CPE” (Ernst & Young – Cairo Office).

oAccounting Phase II “50 CPE” (Ernst & Young – Cairo Office).

oTechnical Workshop Course (Ernst & Young – Cairo Office).

oFinancial Services Courses (FAS) Level I, II, III (Ernst & Young – Cairo Office).

oIntroduction to B.D.O International Approach (16 CPE) - at BDO

“Cairo Office”.

Pre-graduation Training:

Employer: The National Commercial Bank - Regional Management,

Riyadh - K.S.A

- University St. “Branch”:

(Banking Operation Trainee) 1993.

- Airport Road “Branch”:

(Banking Operation Trainee) 1994.

7. Practical Work Experience (In a reverse order – from Last to

Previous):

7.1. Position : Director - Internal Audit & GRC.

Period : From (01/09/2016 till now) - (Cairo – Egypt).

Employer: (Red Sea International) RSI Group.

Red Sea International Group has succeeded for many years in positioning itself among the largest companies in Egypt and the Middle East. Red Sea International Group of Companies has developed its extensive experience in operations in various business sectors such as:

1. "Contracting Sector" - (Red Sea International Contracting Company): It is

one of the largest contracting companies in Egypt and the Middle East. It is

one of the largest contracting companies in the field of roads, construction and

infrastructure. It operates in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and many countries

in the Middle East.

2.Real Estate Investment Sector-(Red Sea International Real Estate Investment

Company): It is one of the largest real estate investment companies in Egypt and the Middle East. It is one of the largest investment companies in the continental and has carried out many major projects in Egypt, the matter which making it one of the largest investment companies Real Estate in Egypt and the Middle East.

3. "Marine and Marine Services Sector" (Red Sea International Marine Services Company): It is a major; it owns a fleet of ships, commercial tankers, passenger carriers, shipping companies, marine and shipping services, shipping, for various customers in Egypt and the Middle East. 4. "Petroleum Services Sector" - (Red Sea International Company for Petroleum Services): is a company that provides all petroleum services to companies in Egypt and the Middle East and includes its services: Provide all technical services, consulting and engineering including management, operation, leasing, rental and the maintenance and acquisition & ownership of petroleum machinery and equipment and all the equipment used in the sector of petroleum and gas as well as offshore, marine oil drilling, oil service vessels and supplies - The company also maintenance of oil wells and drilling equipment, drilling wells oil & gas wells and water needed for wells oil and gas, provide software, information systems and training for equipment and individuals to oil companies. It also transfers crude oil from the production sites to the treatment areas, delivers all the operations of the petroleum services including the cleaning, diving and rescue companies operating in the petroleum sector, as well as carrying out all maritime and petroleum operations associated with marine construction of oil companies and gas companies. In addition to petroleum exploration services.

Main Duties:

Built Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance functions from the scratch, in addition to lead the group's transformation projects.

7.2. Position : Director - Internal Audit & GRC.

Period : From (01/04/2014 to 30/08/2016) - (Cairo – Egypt).

Employer: ACROW MISR Co. (Scaffolding & Formwork Technology).

Main Duties:

Serves as specialized consultant for the board of directors and audit committee, acting as an adviser on audit and control issues. Presents audits summaries and quarterly audit status reports to the audit committee.

Plans future direction and executes plans for the district-wide annual audit program.

Serves as an internal consultant and provides information, analysis and reports to stakeholders.

Develops innovative and creative recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costs.

Conducts a variety of external audits to determine compliance with contractual obligations and to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Planning, executing and reporting on operational, financial, regulatory and compliance activities which related audits/reviews of ACROW MISR.

Provide advice on internal control to ACROW MISR’s top management, including responding to questions on risk management techniques.

Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits.

Coordinates work with Risk, Legal & Compliance activities and other control-related activities and with others within Internal Audit & GRC department.

Conducts risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.

Performs audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques.

Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.

Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Documenting the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Prepares timely audit reports for executive management, the audit committee and the board of directors.

Acts as primary client liaison officer within Internal Audit for many VPs / division heads.

Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to ACROW MISR's internal policies.

Contributes, as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.

Oversee the review/audit processes then make any necessary recommendations to change policies, implement new systems or even change employees' roles and teamwork structures.

Identify risks and manage, produce reports which highlighting issues and providing potential solutions.

Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.

Provides advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within ACROW MISR.

Performs new studies and researches for technical issues and subjects when required to support audits (e.g. Basel III, market risk, financial instruments, etc.)

Provide feedback on the work performance of Internal Auditors, on audit assignments, as applicable.

Contributes to high performing ACROW MISR teams – which may include supervision of auditors on projects to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.

Acts as a team player - collaborate and supporting colleagues and peers across the company, while still being able to work independently when needed.

Meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with all types of individuals up to (and including) the Chairman.

Focuses on the customer by understanding the business from their (the customer) perspective and by keeping in regular contact with customers to understand business priorities and issues.

7.3. Position : Freelance Consultant (Internal Audit & GRC).

Period : From (01/11/2013 to 30/03/2014) - (Cairo – Egypt).

Employer: One of the Famous Consultation Offices in Egypt.

Main Duties:

Render auditing & GRC outsourcing services for many clients in different activities and sectors.

Review and ensure compliance of implemented procedures with our clients systems, policies and regulation.

Ensure application of governance systems and methodologies.

Review and evaluate our clients (financial and operational) internal controls systems.

7.4. Position : Group Internal Audit Manager

Period : From (01/04/2010 to 31/10/2013) - (Jeddah – KSA).

Employer: Alhamrani Group of Companies:

One of the subsidiaries of Al Hamrani Group Companies: The Alhamrani

Group of Companies for many years has succeeded in positioning itself among

the top 100 firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Alhamrani Group of

Companies has developed extensive operations in the various sectors of

business like:

Automotive – Alhamrani United Company (AUC) is the exclusive distributor for the Nissan brand of vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is also the main dealer for the western region of Saudi Arabia. Alhamrani Trading and Import (ATI) is the main dealer for the central region, and Al Jabr (ATC) (Authorized Dealer) for the eastern region. Also Alhamrani Group is a main partner of Nissan Gulf and Nissan Middle East.

Lubricants and Greases- (Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia), was formed as a joint venture in 1995 between Fuchs Petroleum AG, Germany and the Alhamrani Group of Companies. Fuchs is a leading brand name in the lubricants market, with operations in over 120 countries and world leading Independent Lubricants Manufacturers and Marketers.

Financial Services – Alhamrani Company for Investments in Trade (ACIT): (ACIT) is an independent installment credit provider, which supports the Alhamrani Groups’ marketing of; commercial and passenger vehicles, heavy machinery & other consumer durables.

Integrated Technology Solutions – Alhamrani Universal Company (AU): (AU) was established in 1981 as an Integrated Technology Solution provider to the banking industry in Saudi Arabia. AU is the exclusive distributor of Diebold and Hypercom products for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. But where it really adds values in is identifying requirements and implementing total integrated technology solutions for the electronic self-service banking and payment systems.

Building Materials and Systems – Alhamrani Company for Industry (ACI): (ACI) has been a leading manufacturer of red clay bricks since 1975, and has now increased its market share to 20% in the western region. In addition to red clay bricks, ACI also provide pre-manufactured lintels, wall panels, ceiling panels and staircases.

Drums and Industrial Packaging – Alhamrani Industrial Group (AIG): (AIG) inaugurated its first drum manufacturing plant in Jeddah in 1974. With the set up of two more plants in Riyadh (1982) and Jubal (1993), AIG now has a capacity to produce 1.8 million steel and 120,000 plastic drums a year, plus an additional reconditioning capacity of 150,000 drums a year.

Real Estate – Alhamrani Real Estate Development Company (ARE): (ARE) was established in 1992 and provides a comprehensive range of consultancy, design, marketing and management services, structured to accommodate both in-house and joint venture property development projects.

Money Collections – Arabian Collections Company (ACC): was established in 2010 to rendered collections services for different companies in Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region.

Main Duties:

Ensure that company’s policies and procedures are followed on the ground.

Contributing in policies and procedures innovation.

Recommending changes that can improve efficiency.

Identifies and initiates the suitable new opportunities that cope with the group’s strategic visions and its strategic objectives.

Recommends new suggested strategies, methodologies and policies for the group top management & to the audit committee.

Design and maintain internal controls programs on (key controls and risk-based assessment) of the business.

Reporting on the results of internal review and advice on suitable remedial measures to facilitate effective corrective actions.

Assess risks and controls in various business units and play an advisory role in reviewing the adequacy of internal controls to address (financial, operational, credit, legal, external, and other relevant) risks for new processes and products.

Identify the irregularities or deficiencies and recommend improved/new initiatives in line with best practices.

Perform risk assessment within the organization (The Group of companies) to facilitate the determination of priorities of audit area.

Design and prepare the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

Determine the audit scope & objectives, development of internal audit checklist for each area of audit assignment.

Prepare the Internal audit reports prior to submission to ascertain that the reports are substantiated by (proper & adequate evidences, and ascertain that the audit recommendations are appropriate).

Attend and report on technical meetings to discuss the audit findings & report with auditee subsequent to clearance with (the top management and with the audit committee).

Initiate follow up on agreed remedial actions and responses by auditee to our Internal audit reports.

Plan and perform the systems review assignments for recommending (proper & adequate) internal control systems to be adopted.

Performing financial, operational and compliance audits.

Systematically sampling the adequacy and reliability of internal controls to ensure compliance with (approved policies, procedures and regulations).

Develop audit procedures and systems.

Develop analysis of fraud & forensic cases across the group’s companies.

Oversees audit findings, submit appropriate recommendations and follow-up on remedial actions.

Ensure Application of governance systems and methodologies.

Review and evaluate the group companies’ (Financial, Operational and Compliance) Internal Controls systems.

Conduct audit review for the group’s financial statements & for business/management monthly reports (operational & financial – Including the “KPIs, performance, profitability, costing, deficiencies” analysis & evaluation).

Present advisory and consultancy works to the board of the group especially in new investments opportunities and new financing solutions (from the professional point of view).

7.5. Position : Auditing & Financial Consultant.

Employer: Business Compaq Co. (Financial & Management Consultants)

(Cairo, Egypt).

Period : From (01/10/2008 to 25/03/2010) - (Cairo – Egypt).

(This Period includes an Outsourcing project for Internal

Audit Services for One of the Leading Multinational Medical

Devices (Para- Pharmaceutical) Company (Which lasts for six

Months (Ended on 09/08/2009)

Main Duties:

Render auditing outsourcing services for many clients in different activities and sectors.

Review and ensure compliance of implemented procedures with our clients systems, policies and regulation.

Ensure application of governance systems and methodologies.

Review and evaluate our clients (Financial and Operational) Internal Controls systems.

Position : Internal Audit Manager (Temporary Outsourcing Project).

Employer: One of the Leading Multinational Medical Devices

(Para- Pharmaceutical) Company (Client of Business Compaq

Co.) I was seconded for this position for Six month then I

returned back to my daily duties as auditing & financial

Consultant in (Business Compaq Co.) in (Cairo, Egypt).

Period : (Last for Six Months) – (Ended on 09/08/2009) –

(Cairo – Egypt).

Main Duties:

Render internal audit outsourcing services for this company (our client) for temporary project which last 6 months.

Evaluate, examine policies & procedures.

Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources.

Review and evaluate compliance with policies and procedures.

Report results and produce recommendations to top management.

Preparing the annual board productivity & financial report.

Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives.

Attend senior staff meetings, board meetings and other various meetings.

Compose type and maintain correspondences, reports and various other projects.

7.6. Position : Internal Auditor for Authority’s Group of Companies.

Employer : Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (One of

The Major Leading Power & Energy

Authorities (A Group of companies Consists of 16

Companies in “Water, Power & Energy” Sectors) -

(Abu Dhabi, UAE).

Period : From (12/8/2007 to 05/09/2008).

Main Duties:

Review and innovate (policies, procedures & regulations) for the authority's group of companies.

Prepare audit risk assessment processes for each audit assignment.

Prepare an appropriate assignment budget and audit work program.

Plan & coordinate audit assignments.

Supervise audit staff during assignments fieldwork phase.

Ensure adequate audit coverage that satisfies audit committee.

Lead/conduct assigned audits according to internal audit plan to determine adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with (approved policies and procedures).

Monitor and review audits which conducted by assistances to ensure adequacy of (audit scope, adequacy of tests performed, and accuracy of conclusions reached).

Prepare final report and executive summary of each audit.

Report significant findings to the internal audit division director.

Guide, coach and develop assigned assistances auditors and audit trainees to achieve optimum performance.

Follow-up on agreed corrective actions to ensure implementations.

Conduct preliminary Surveys for assigned assignments to collect relevant information and documentation.

Prepare working papers for audits including taking random samples of processes to audit and highlighting deviations from policies and documents findings.

7.7. Position: Auditor & Financial Analyst.

Employer: B.D.O International "Cairo Office"(Zarrouk, Khaled

& Co.) Former Member of Ernst & Young

International “Public Accountants, Tax advisors &

Management Consultants”- Egypt.

Period : From (01/02/1999 to 30/06/2007).

Main Duties:

A-Auditing:

Help clients establish an effective documentary system through processing financial information into appropriate Transactions.

Review & ensure appropriate financial entries for clients bookkeeping.

Review financial statements according to auditing criteria & accounting standards (GAAP).

Undertake the initial financial performance reporting for new clients.

Identifying SWOT analysis, Variance Analysis & help clients to identifying KPI analysis as a management consultant.

Review the appropriate itemizations of cash flow analysis.

Plan the scope of audit plan that covers all clients’ financial activities.

Identify & evaluate clients' organization's risk areas and provides major input to the development of annual audit plan.

Judge the appropriateness of auditing procedures determine the statistical sampling, electronic data & the financial reports.

Match data credibility for yielding an informed objective opinion on:

-The adequacy of effectiveness of the systems.

-The efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.

Ensure that financial statements & reports are generally accepted and presented fairly in conformity with GAAP & comply with the corporate policies.

Ensure that the internal control system is implemented effectively to achieve its control purposes & safeguard the assets of the corporate.

Evaluate management controls, discuss the deficiencies and producing recommendations to improve controllership, efficiency & recommending corrective actions to improving operations and reduce costs.

Successfully completed review and audit process for many firms in (Banking, Investment, Food Industries, Oil & Gas Industries, Energy, Exploration, Downstream Industries, Petrochemical, EPC, Aviation, Water & Electricity, Power, Engineering, Automotive, Telecommunication, Commercial, Hotels, Real Estates, Construction, Pharmaceutical, Medical Institutions, Hospitals, Hospitality, Hotels, Medical, Health Care, Financial & Industrial, Sport Clubs & Charities Foundations) Sectors.

B- Financial Analysis: -

I participated at the same time in Financial Advisory Services Department

(FAS) taking assignments, performing the following duties:

Preparing the frame of feasibility studies for client’s projects due to banking loan application.

Recommending companies valuations on prior to merging and take over.

Prepare & execute evaluation of performance.

Advise on credit proposals, estimating operating cycle, solvency and repayment capacity.

Conducting the market segmentation studies (Benchmarking Model) as per client request.

Tackle the assignments of due diligence.

7.8. Position : Auditor & Financial Analyst.

Employer: (Abdul Aziz Abduldaem & Co.) Chartered Accountants

& Taxes Advisors.

(Cairo – Egypt).

Period : From (01/05/ 1998 to 31/01/1999).

Main Duties:

Review client companies periodic (Interim) and Annual financial statements according to (Accounting Standards) & GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) terms and conditions to be approved as per government regulations.

Execute special auditing assignments for new established companies including :

- Setting financials & organizing for their financial Departments

according to the nature of business.

- Preparing documentary system / procedures including operations

Flowcharts that stem from the beginning to end of each activity.

Performs operational, financial audits and ensure compliance to

laws & regulations.

Initiates spot audits when necessary.

Develop & maintains main/key clients business relationship

and provide them with excellent advisory services.

Guide clients towards strengthen their internal control systems.

Measuring the validity of internal auditing programs & their

Implementations.

Perform special assignments of feasibility studies requested by

the financial lenders for our clients.

7.9. Position : Junior Financial Analyst.

Employer: PC. World Group (Computer importer &supplier “

Hardware & Accessories – Software Designers”)

(Cairo – Egypt).

Period : From (01/02/1997 to 30/04/1998).

Main Duties:

Preparing the basic financial analysis for the firm.

Preparing costs allocation schedules.

Participating in special financial projects.

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