Haider Abbas
Lahore, Punjab
Summary
Highly experienced internal audit, risk management, and compliance expert with 15+ years in forensic auditing, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record leading audit teams and managing corporate governance programs to ensure AML standards compliance. Skilled strategic leader adept at risk assessment and strengthening organizational controls.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Internal Auditor
Punjab Skills Development Fund
Lahore
03.2021 - Current
- Led the internal audit team, creating a comprehensive three-year plan for the department.
- Prepared and presented quarterly internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance compliance reports to the Board Audit and Finance Committee (BAFC).
- Conducted risk assessments and fraud risk evaluations across various departments, creating risk registers for organizational monitoring.
- Implemented and monitored a Whistleblower program, leading investigations based on received complaints.
- Spearheaded Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Terrorist Financing (CFT) compliance reviews, ensuring policy alignment and adherence.
Deputy Manager, Forensic & Risk Consulting
KPMG Pakistan
Karachi
01.2016 - 02.2021
- Conducted forensic audits for fraud risk identification and process gap assessments across multiple sectors, including banking, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.
- Led Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C) compliance reviews and media agency contract audits.
- Performed high-level Anti-Money Laundering reviews for five banks on behalf of a global online payments company.
Assistant Manager - Statutory Reporting
United Bank Limited & Habib Bank Limited
Karachi
06.2008 - 01.2016
- Ensured quarterly and annual compliance with debt covenants set by international financial institutions, such as IFC and ADB.
- Conducted detailed reviews of processes and identified control weaknesses within the credit card department.
- Acted as a seconded compliance specialist for Habib Bank Modaraba, focusing on risk assessment and process optimization.
Education
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant - Auditing, Financial Reporting
College of Accountancy And Management Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan12-2014
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce
Karachi University
Karachi, Pakistan06-2010
Skills
- Ethical standards
- Internal Controls
- Data Analytics
- Audit Planning
- Forensic accounting
- Risk Management
Certification
- Leadership Excellence – The Care and Growth Model
- Fraud Risk Management Practices (KPMG Global Training)
- Oracle R12 EBS System Training
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation – 35 Hours
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Internal Auditor
Punjab Skills Development Fund
03.2021 - Current
Deputy Manager, Forensic & Risk Consulting
KPMG Pakistan
01.2016 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager - Statutory Reporting
United Bank Limited & Habib Bank Limited
06.2008 - 01.2016
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant - Auditing, Financial Reporting
College of Accountancy And Management Sciences
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce
Karachi University
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