- Head Internal Compliance matters, Audit support and Anti-Fraud programs at Farah. - Work closely with Executive level management reporting structure with Direct report to VP Finance on all Internal Compliance matters, projects and investigations, to the CEO on the progress of audit action plans and VP of Internal Audit on progress of audits and Risk Assessments.- Oversee the annual Risk Assessment exercise as part of the Audit Planning process and a special Fraud Risk Assessment… Show more - Head Internal Compliance matters, Audit support and Anti-Fraud programs at Farah. - Work closely with Executive level management reporting structure with Direct report to VP Finance on all Internal Compliance matters, projects and investigations, to the CEO on the progress of audit action plans and VP of Internal Audit on progress of audits and Risk Assessments.- Oversee the annual Risk Assessment exercise as part of the Audit Planning process and a special Fraud Risk Assessment exercise conducted recently to identify high fraud risk areas.- Work with Head of Departments develop actionable and practical solutions to audit recommendations;- Development and review of Policies, Procedures, Risk Assessments, and other key administrative documentation;- Advise Senior Management on balancing risk/controls requirements with operational priorities;- Conduct investigations where discrepancies are reported; and- Liaise between audit and management to build long term, yet practical solutions to high risk observations.- Leading on projects in relation to fraud prevention, internal control assessments, risk management, DoA review and Policies and Procedures administration. - Conduct and report on audit follow ups. Show less

Conducted two large scale assignments leadign a team of consultants. These were:- Finance Process and DoA review in a Interior fit-out company based in Dubai- Review of payment card processing at Department of Finance

- Acted as the Head of the Internal Audit Department during the final stages of the company involved in investigations, risk management, financial analysis and final audits.- Appointed by the Audit Committee as the Secretary to the Audit Committee. Compiled the committee reports and ensured agreed actions were allocated to management and followed up in a timely manner.- Dotted line reporting to the CEO on management matters and liaising with Audit Committee Chairman.- Presented the… Show more - Acted as the Head of the Internal Audit Department during the final stages of the company involved in investigations, risk management, financial analysis and final audits.- Appointed by the Audit Committee as the Secretary to the Audit Committee. Compiled the committee reports and ensured agreed actions were allocated to management and followed up in a timely manner.- Dotted line reporting to the CEO on management matters and liaising with Audit Committee Chairman.- Presented the 2018 audit update to the Board of Directors.- Involved in managing the team as well as external consultants on a number of audit and consultancy assignments. Show less

• Involved in all capacities within the team starting my career as an Internal Audit Manager – Operations managing an in-house team and consultant;• Experience in conducting company-wide risk assessment exercises and led the exercise in 2015, 2016 and 2017;• Experienced in developing Internal Audit Plans having assisted in developing the plans for 2015 and 2016 and developed the 2017/18 plan based on the results of the Risk Assessment exercise.• Ability to multi-task and play… Show more • Involved in all capacities within the team starting my career as an Internal Audit Manager – Operations managing an in-house team and consultant;• Experience in conducting company-wide risk assessment exercises and led the exercise in 2015, 2016 and 2017;• Experienced in developing Internal Audit Plans having assisted in developing the plans for 2015 and 2016 and developed the 2017/18 plan based on the results of the Risk Assessment exercise.• Ability to multi-task and play multiple roles within the department such as conducting Operational and Financial audits at corporate level and at subsidiaries while also supervising colleagues on other audits;• Review Audit work conducted by in-house and external consultants and develop audit reports that contain recommendations that can be practically implemented by management.• Ensure that audit work was delivered in accordance with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) requirements and using e-Governance Portal (eGP) as required by ADAA;• Worked closely with Senior and Executive Management on a number of assignments (CEO, Deputy CFO, Directors and Senior Managers) to ensure progressive and actionable solutions are developed;• Assisted management on the company-wide review and update of policies and procedures;• Developed UAE National and expat talent based on the needs of the organization, department and their own aspirations;• Conducted a number of special reviews at the request of the Audit Committee, CEO and Senior Management which included investigations and circumvention of policies and procedures; and• Conducted and oversaw audits across several world-class international brands such as Hilton, Starwood, Anantara and Shangri-La, Fairmont and Rotana who operated TDIC’s hospitality and leisure assets. Show less

+ As Client Manager, I headed the Internal Audit teams at clients in the following sectors: London Borough Councils, Higher Education (Imperial College London, Brunel, Royal Colleges of Art, Music and Speech & Drama), Pharmaceutical and Primary Care Trusts;+ Recognized in 2010 and 2012 for retaining 100% of clients during times of cuts in government spending; + Build, maintain and progress professional relationship with clients and identify cross selling opportunities;+ As a… Show more + As Client Manager, I headed the Internal Audit teams at clients in the following sectors: London Borough Councils, Higher Education (Imperial College London, Brunel, Royal Colleges of Art, Music and Speech & Drama), Pharmaceutical and Primary Care Trusts;+ Recognized in 2010 and 2012 for retaining 100% of clients during times of cuts in government spending; + Build, maintain and progress professional relationship with clients and identify cross selling opportunities;+ As a Development Officer, assisted with the mentoring and development of new graduates in the London Team;+ Conducted Risk Assessments and High-Level Reviews as part of the ‘Take-On’ process for new clients;+ Analysed performance of audit assignments, reviewed work papers, review/edit audit reports to ensure quality;+ Imparted training on new staff, as per the needs; kept abreast with the company policies and procedures; and+ Manage staffing resources across clients; assess staff capabilities during appraisals and identify development needs. Show less

+ Reported directly to the Group Head of Audit;+ Participated in developing the annual plan for 2008;+ Introduced a risk based prioritization for identifying frequency of hotel visits and introduced current auditing methodologies to replace archaic methods used at the time;+ Recommended numerous policies and procedures across properties in line with industry best practice;+ Pivotal in planning and executing audits at 35 Thistle and Guoman branded properties across the UK;+… Show more + Reported directly to the Group Head of Audit;+ Participated in developing the annual plan for 2008;+ Introduced a risk based prioritization for identifying frequency of hotel visits and introduced current auditing methodologies to replace archaic methods used at the time;+ Recommended numerous policies and procedures across properties in line with industry best practice;+ Pivotal in planning and executing audits at 35 Thistle and Guoman branded properties across the UK;+ Oversaw the entire audit cycle including risk assessments, internal control mapping, audit of compliance with internal policies and procedures and all applicable directives and regulations;+ Devised and presented reports reflecting audit results to Senior Management;+ Identified loopholes and recommended risk aversion measures and cost savings; and+ Initiated continuous knowledge development for team mates. Show less

+ Reported to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.+ Assisted Audit Managers and Senior Manager with managing clients in the following sectors: Higher Education (Universities – Brunel, Hertfordshire, London South Bank, Greenwich, Bucks Chiltern), London Boroughs, Government Agencies, Veterinary Laboratories, Serious Organized Crimes Agency (SOCA) and NHS.+ Successfully managed and led multiple teams on a number of assignments including (but not limited to) key areas such as Corporate… Show more + Reported to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.+ Assisted Audit Managers and Senior Manager with managing clients in the following sectors: Higher Education (Universities – Brunel, Hertfordshire, London South Bank, Greenwich, Bucks Chiltern), London Boroughs, Government Agencies, Veterinary Laboratories, Serious Organized Crimes Agency (SOCA) and NHS.+ Successfully managed and led multiple teams on a number of assignments including (but not limited to) key areas such as Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Budgeting and Financial Reporting. Show less

+ Reported Directly to the Group Head of Audit;+ Helped setup the Internal Audit Function from scratch, developed audit policies & procedures and recruited staff;+ Introduced audit work programmes, working practices, audit documentation processes and protocols.+ Trained and developed junior members of the team.

+ I started my career with Deloitte in Sri Lanka (SJMS Associates) and my main client base was within the Leisure & Hospitality sector, manufacturing, retail, media and sports governing bodies (FIFA Sri Lanka and Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka - BCCSL).+ Reporting to the managing partner, I led multiple teams across audits and provided training to junior colleagues.+ Subsequent to the closure of Arthur Andersen in 2002, the company was taken over by Deloitte, where as a… Show more + I started my career with Deloitte in Sri Lanka (SJMS Associates) and my main client base was within the Leisure & Hospitality sector, manufacturing, retail, media and sports governing bodies (FIFA Sri Lanka and Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka - BCCSL).+ Reporting to the managing partner, I led multiple teams across audits and provided training to junior colleagues.+ Subsequent to the closure of Arthur Andersen in 2002, the company was taken over by Deloitte, where as a Senior Auditor, I was given the responsibility for leading audits and reviewing all reports pertaining to clients from the L&H sector, before submission to the Managing Partner responsible for this sector. Show less