Compliance Specialist Audit Manager

Samiullah Sherani

Riverdale, MD *****

United States 301-***-**** *******.****@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/samiullah-sherani-94a35521

Fully Work Authorized GC

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Internal Audit professional with over 10 years of experience with U.S. government sponsored organizations, international NGOs and private sector entities in a wide range of internal audit activities from planning to execution and reporting. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and implementation abilities. Career supported by a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business. Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari and Urdu.

KEY SKILLS

Internal Audit Standards including Financial, Compliance/Fraud, Operational and Performance Audits

Data Analysis and Evaluation

Strong Communicator- Written and Oral

Investigative Skills/Complex Audit Situations

Staff Supervision/Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Auditor

Premier Group Service Inc.

Sept 2022- continue

Performed audit work, including plan preparation, working papers, findings, and associated reports; verified the accuracy of financial records as they pertained to assets, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions. Using (CFR.200)

Supported management in timely remediation/implementation of action plans to eliminate deficiencies found during audits.

Conducted inquiries into possible circumstances indicating potential fraud which included the questioning of outside sources such as vendors and participants of activities and examinated documentation related to any such circumstance.

Internal Audit Manager Sept 2020 to Aug 2021

EQRA World Bank Project, Ministry of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan

Provide intermediate education for girls and schools reform all over Afghanistan

Assisted in development of the annual audit plan.

Coordinated and performed periodic internal audit risk assessment.

Provided, initiated, planned, assessed risk and developed audit direction and scope.

Supervised audit engagements analyzing and assessing the internal control environment related to financial, operational and compliance processes.

Performed audit work, including plan preparation, working papers, findings, and associated reports; verified the accuracy of financial records as they pertained to assets, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.

Supported management in timely remediation/implementation of action plans to eliminate deficiencies found during audits.

Provided training and coaching to staff as needed.

Compliance Specialist June 2017 to Aug 2020

Tetra Tech USAID Project (ISLA), Kabul, Afghanistan

Initiative to Strengthen Local Administration of Afghan Government

Performed periodic compliance reviews of the project field offices.

Developed plans for and conducted periodic integral compliance reviews of the various project functional areas.

Initiatied unannounced spot checks of project functions and specific activities.

Prepared action plans detailing review findings and expedited corrective actions.

Facilitated follow-up reviews of functional areas and activities where a previous review was performed to determine proper implementation of corrective actions.

Prepared reports detailing findings of integral, spot check and follow up reviews of project functional areas.

Conducted inquiries into possible circumstances indicating potential fraud which included the questioning of outside sources such as vendors and participants of activities and examinated documentation related to any such circumstance.

Internal Audit Consultant Sept 2016 to May 2017

GPE (Global Partnership Education Fund for Ministry of Education Afghanistan)

Established relationships with relevant internal departments and external entities to ensure and enhance transparency and accountability.

Initiated, designed and developed internal audit programs, quality control systems and documentation to identify deficient management control and reporting.

Internal Audit Executive Nov 2012 to Aug 2016

Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC), Kabul, Afghanistan

Provide Sims and Telecommunication service nationally and internationally (TSI)

Responsible for developing internal control policies and procedures.

Developed and prepared ISO 2009 Format Documentation for the telecom company.

Developed effective internal auditing plan and implemented it regularly.

Established relationships with relevant internal departments and external entities to ensure and enhance transparency and accountability.

Designed and developed internal audit programs, quality control systems and documentation to identify deficient management controls and reporting.

Internal Audit Team Leader Feb 2010 to Nov 2012

DANIDA (Denmark Embassy Fund for Ministry of Education Afghanistan)

Responsible for developing internal control policies and procedures.

Ensured the economical, effective and efficient use of resources.

Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, law and regulations.

Safeguarded the organization’s assets and interests from losses of all kinds, including those arising from fraud, irregularity or corruption.

Ensured the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and external reporting and accountability processes.

Audit Trainee Feb 2008 to Feb 2010

KPMG Afghanistan Limited, Kabul, Afghanistan

External audit firm which provided Audit, Consulting and Tax services to National and International Organizations in Afghanistan

Served as an Audit Assistant Supervisor for KPMG Afghanistan Limited, a member firm of KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdler) International, a Swiss association in the Audit.

EDUCATION

Candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA) (courses completed) 2021

Kardan University, Afghanistan

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 2011

Kardan University, Afghanistan

REFERENCES

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