Dedicated Accounting and Finance graduate with hands-on experience in the financial sector. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with diverse teams. Committed to leveraging skills for mutual growth in a challenging financial role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Internal auditor
Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)
, Bahrain
11.2022 - Current
Conducted risk-based internal audits across various departments, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls and recommended practical improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
Led and managed end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Collaborated with department heads and business units to address audit findings and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
Played a key role in the development and execution of the Group-wide Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in alignment with IIA standards.
Facilitated and coordinated requests and inquiries from the National Audit Office, ensuring timely submission of accurate and complete documentation and served as the primary liaison between the internal audit department and the NAO during audit engagements.
Spearheaded the preparation of the Three-Year Strategic Audit Plan, identifying high-risk areas and aligning audit priorities with organizational objectives.
Assistant manager
KA AUDIT FIRM
Manama
03.2020 - 11.2022
Assist clients with implementation of new accounting standards
Develop audits procedures and examine records, documentation, operational practices and reports ensuring compliance with internal control.
Used third party documentation to verify client assets and liabilities
Preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS
Successfully solve audit issues both as a team leader and team member
Produced reports and arranged for supporting documentation for managers to use in their presentations to shareholders
Senior Auditor
EY
Isa Town
11.2013 - 03.2020
Company Overview: EY Transaction Advisory Service
Design and perform financial audit by understanding the business, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs
Review compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
Assesses internal controls by identifying areas of deficiencies, non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies
Perform data analytical procedures using relationship and co-relation analysis between various accounts
Review of financial statements and assisting clients in the preparation of financial statements in relation to technical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Ensure sufficient documentation and completion of adequate audit procedures
In charge of audit engagements, responsible for the implementation of audits procedures by delivering high quality services ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
EY Transaction Advisory Service
Intern
Manama
07.2009 - 08.2009
Conducted market research for a variety of products/clients and industries
Prepared Market analysis for various industries
Prepared business plans for new and developing businesses
Performed Financial analysis for a number of years
System Analyst (Infrastructure & Security) at Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO Refining)System Analyst (Infrastructure & Security) at Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO Refining)