Internal Audit Manager

ABUBAKR GIREIS, CIA *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Dedicated Internal Audit Manager with over 8 years of experience leading audit projects and managing third party partners. I am skilled in risk assessment, process improvement, and SOX Compliance.

EXPERIENCE

Consultant

Jefferson Wells Aug 2024–Present

Develop and implement internal audit plans and strategies. Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of improvement and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and processes.

Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Collaborate with various departments to address audit findings and recommendations.

Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

Internal Audit Consultant – Experienced Accountant

BDO, USA May 2023 – Jan 2024

Integrated and streamlined three newly acquired companies to the Helix Energy Solutions internal audit plan including process documentation, ITGCs, operations, and financial controls testing.

Advised management on risk assessment, internal controls, and process improvements resulting in reduction in process errors.

Produced audit reports in clear and concise format for senior management and the board.

Internal Audit Manager - Consultant

Primary Services/TotalEnergies Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

Led Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) testing for domestic and international operations.

Performed quality reviews on SOX audits performed by peers and staff including testing as a sole contributor.

Prepared audit reports for local and senior management.

Executed annual audit plans for selected controls based on risk analysis.

Assisted in the preparation of quarterly reports for the board of directors.

Audit Manager

Ameriprise Financial Inc May 2019 - July 2020

Provided supervision and leadership for assigned annual audit projects and plans. Managed schedule and delivery of assigned audits, ensuring work is performed within established timelines.

Responsibilities included planning and executing basic to complex portions of the Risk & Control Services Plan. Including SOX/MAR compliance activities and presenting results to various levels of management, focusing on the impact of control deficiencies.

Designed and executed audit programs to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance.

Financial Controls Leader, SOX

U. S Water Inc February 2017 - December 2018

Led the Internal Audit Activity and the SOX compliance program across U. S. Water's business units and subsidiaries.

Responsibilities included planning, designing, assessing, and maintaining the annual audit plan and the SOX compliance program.

Communicated audit conclusions to top management, and the Audit Committee on audits, and other relevant issues.

Developed and maintained the annual control mapping matrix of U. S. Water entity-level controls to the COSO 2013 non-control activity components, principles, and related internal control points of focus.

Senior Auditor

MTN Telecommunication September 2013 – December 2016

Planned, managed, and carried out financial and operating reviews.

Designed the overall planning and strategy for testing and reviews including methodology, risk assessment, testing design and documentation.

Assisted in overall project management including acting as the main interface with external auditors and executive management.

Other duties included ongoing monitoring of the company’s internal control environment for compliance with existing laws and regulations.

Education

MS in Project Management, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

BS in Accounting, Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN

Certification

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors

Information System Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Microsoft Navision, Great Plains, Lawson, QuickBooks, FDCS, Cash System, Alert, TeamMate, Audit Board, Hyperion, Power BI, Access, and experience in Excel and Visio.

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