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Imran Ahmed

Imran Ahmed

Riyadh

Summary

Experienced Risk & Audit Professional skilled in driving growth, maximizing profitability, and ensuring financial stability in the dynamic IoT industry. A strategic leader with a proven track record of successfully implementing financial strategies to optimize business performance. Former Head of Internal Audit in the pharmaceutical sector, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and mitigating risks.

With a comprehensive understanding of financial management, I excel in developing and executing strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. My expertise lies in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment. I have a strong command over regulatory compliance, SOX controls, and business valuation, enabling me to navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.

Known for my ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions, I have consistently achieved significant cost savings and revenue growth. My collaborative leadership style fosters cross-functional teamwork, ensuring seamless coordination between finance, operations, and executive teams.

Currently seeking new challenges where I can leverage my expertise to drive financial success and contribute to the growth of an innovative organization. Let's connect and explore opportunities to create tangible and sustainable value together.

In-depth knowledge of:

- International Professional Practices Framework ("IPPF") for Internal Audit
- IT Audit Framework (ITAF™), A Professional Practices Framework for IT Audit
- International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and US GAAPs
- COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework
- COBIT 2019 Framework
- Good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Risk Officer

M&A
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided strategic guidance to the executive team on financial matters
  • Assess the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes
  • Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and recommend improvements as necessary
  • Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities
  • Manage the finance team and provide guidance and support
  • Develop and implement training programs to improve team skills and knowledge
  • Communicate with shareholders and investors, providing accurate and timely information about the company's financial performance and prospects
  • Perform business valuations for merger & acquisition (, ) transactions, financial reporting, tax planning, and other purposes
  • Apply appropriate valuation methodologies and techniques based on the nature of the business and purpose of the valuation
  • Conduct comprehensive financial, commercial, and operational due diligence for potential M&A transactions
  • Review financial statements, business plans, and operational processes, identifying any potential risks and opportunities
  • Develop complex financial models to analyze various scenarios and assist in the decision-making process
  • Analyze financial and operational data, providing insights into the company's performance.

Head of Internal Auditing

Jamjoom Pharmaceutical
Jeddah
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • This role exists to provide independent and objective assurance to enhance and streamline the Company’s operations, risk management processes and internal controls environment
  • The role operates within the framework of the internal audit charter, the company’s policies and procedures and directions from Audit
  • Committee
  • Core Functional Activities:
  • Provide assurance to the Company BOD and shareholders that the internal control environment at the company is adequate, effective, efficient and the risk is mitigated
  • Review the reliability and integrity of all management information developed within the Company and the effectiveness in which this information is managed
  • Coordinate with external auditors to ensure effective audit coverage
  • Preparing own recommendations, assessments and reports for top management after completing the planned reviews

Manger Internal Audit

Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co
Riyadh, KSA
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Successfully managed the project for External Quality Assurance review of the internal audit department conducted by Deloitte.
  • Successfully upgraded the TeamMate suite from version 8.0 to version 10.1
  • Design and implementing Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”) for the Internal Audit department and dashboard-style reporting for the audit committee.
  • Design and implemented a risk assessment model to be used for prioritizing audit engagements.
  • Part of the team responsible for conducting Due Diligence of Nesk Trading and Dannah Group.
  • Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.

Chief Internal Audit

Net Sol Technologies
Lahore
06.2005 - 12.2010
  • Successfully implement the internal audit function in all group companies with different geographic locations
  • Established an effective tool for assessing the efficiency & effectiveness of the internal control system that can enable management to certify Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance statement
  • Instrumental in providing an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for security, privacy and availability, and compliance with laws and policies.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.

Audit Trainee

Kabani & Co CPA
Lahore
08.2001 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for audits of various multinationals, local companies, and financial institutions
  • Preparation, examination, analysis, and review of financial statements including cash flows and consolidated financial statements
  • Assessment of clients’ business & environment and internal control risks
  • Audit planning based on assessed risk level subject to available human and time resources
  • Gained exposure and extensive knowledge of (IFRS) International Financial
  • Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and its applicability on various audit clients
  • Managed and supervised a team of more than 25 audit professionals.

Education

Certified Information Systems Auditor® CISA

ISACA
USA
2008

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants
03.2005

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance -

Institute (CFI)

Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA CFE ("Certified Fraud Examiner") APFA -

Certified GRC Auditor (GRCA) Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) -

Skills

  • International Professional Practices Framework ("IPPF") for Internal Audit
  • IT Audit Framework (ITAF™)
  • International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and US GAAPs
  • COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework
  • COBIT 2019 Framework
  • Good manufacturing practices(GMP)
  • Audit Management System-PPC
  • Team Mate
  • Audit Command Language(ACL)
  • Oracle Financials
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks,Sage Line 50
  • Effective Time Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Extravagance and Fraud Detection

Affiliations

Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Pakistan Associate Member of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA), Pakistan Platinum Member of Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA), USA Associate Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), USA Associate Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), USA TECHNICAL SKILLS International Professional Practices Framework ("IPPF") for Internal Audit IT Audit Framework (ITAF), A

Timeline

Chief Risk Officer

M&A
01.2022 - Current

Head of Internal Auditing

Jamjoom Pharmaceutical
01.2015 - 12.2021

Manger Internal Audit

Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co
01.2011 - 12.2014

Chief Internal Audit

Net Sol Technologies
06.2005 - 12.2010

Audit Trainee

Kabani & Co CPA
08.2001 - 06.2005

Certified Information Systems Auditor® CISA

ISACA

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance -

Institute (CFI)

Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA CFE ("Certified Fraud Examiner") APFA -

Certified GRC Auditor (GRCA) Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) -

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