MAHDI Y. ABUHMAIDAN

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Doha, Qatar U.S. Citizen/Jordanian Nationality 974.5006.1245 adfbdj@r.postjobfree.com INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

Specializes in optimizing accounting practices, auditing procedures, and financial systems

Nearly 10 years’ experience performing accounting and financial evaluations with precision and accuracy.

Adept at guiding research and analysis for high-performing accounting and auditing teams.

Excellent communicator skilled in outlining financial information to stakeholders with clarity and openness.

Thrives on solving problems with creative solutions especially in fluid and chaotic environments.

Fluent in English and Arabic.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Audit Planning, Sampling, Testing, and Reporting Project Portfolio Management Risk Mitigation IFRS Oracle ERP Internal Auditing Protocols Budgeting & Forecasting Corrective Actions Technical Communication Financial Analysis & Reporting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAFFCO QATAR, QATAR FACTORY Doha, Qatar 09/2019 to Present Internal Audit Manager

Oversee risk management process and institute changes based on identification, assessment, and evaluation of risk exposure. Apply risk mitigating internal audit strategies to assure timely, effective, and efficient high-quality audit services for company departments.

Structure six month and annual internal audit plan to incorporate all departments and improve auditing format and documentation.

Drive internal audit assignments according to internal audit plan by identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, and reviewing and analyzing evidence.

Conduct assurance, provide consulting, and complete special audit projects in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Review revenue process, analyze variances, and scrutinize margins on various orders. Noted Accomplishments:

o Executed new policies and procedures for Sales, Human Resources, and Procurement departments to enforce accounting controls and streamline operational and data workflows. o Introduced emergency plan with diverse scenarios to minimize COVID-19 effect on business operations. EL NAAEL COMPANY W.I.I. Doha, Qatar 05/2018 to 08/2019 Accounting Manager

Steered analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting financial and accounting functions. Supervised daily operations of accounting department and trained new and existing staff as needed.

Streamlined financial reporting and general ledger structure.

Closed books with accuracy and timeliness across monthly, quarterly, and yearly end points.

Reconciled monthly and quarterly bank compliance activities in a timely and careful manner.

Sought effective department procedures and accountability for resource allocation.

Advised staff on proper non-routine transaction reporting. MAHDI Y. ABUHMAIDAN +974.5006.1245 adfbdj@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

Developed responses and customized reporting for Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and company managers regarding financial results.

Reinforced proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Facilitated annual auditing activities and applied recommended changes, improved systems and procedures, and instituted corrective actions.

Kept records to document financial transactions. Noted Accomplishments:

o Organized appropriate data and prepared audit files covering 2014-2019 fiscal years and finalized project with external auditor in four months’ time.

o Installed systemic upgrades to enhance accounting procedures and protocols, reduce organizational and business risk, and foster data and reporting accuracy. AL-DARWISH UNITED Doha, Qatar 05/2016 to 04/2018 Senior Internal Auditor

Organized internal audit functions and deployed auditing strategies. Assessed monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets for resource distribution to support business activities.

Engaged with external auditors to execute operational changes as prescribed by standards and recommendations.

Accommodated requests for reviews from trustees, audit committee, chief executive, or finance director.

Authored audit reports in two official languages. Documented audit reports and filed supporting data. KPMG Doha, Qatar 01/2015 to 04/2016

Senior Auditor, External Audit, Accounting, and Bookkeeping Services Handled financial reporting, risk management, compliance. and integration accounting functions. Effectuated analytical procedures to detect unusual financial statement relationships. Performed internal control and substantive account and transaction testing. Communicated auditing findings to clients and senior management.

Analyzed PBC (Provided by Client) lists and confirmation requests and proposed changes to journal entries.

Delegated tasks and responsibilities for documenting audit procedures and cross-referencing work papers. EY Amman, Jordan 09/2010 to 12/2014

Semi-Senior Auditor

Reviewed business systems and accounting controls to determine client control effectiveness,

Tested risky audit cycles substantively and analytically and formulated reasoned and evidence-based conclusions.

Prepared yearly and interim financial statements along with audit and review summary memoranda for small, medium size. and large engagements.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting – Mu’tah University, Mu’tah, Jordan Training

Accounting and Auditing Accounting and Auditing 2 Banking Accounting and Auditing 1 Banking Accounting and Auditing 2 Islamic Banking Intermediate IFRS

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