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Abdullah H Alsemrani

GRC.CCGO.MSc.MBA.L3ILM
Riyadh

Summary

Experienced in governance, audit, risk and compliance with over 25 years of experience in the air transport and aviation industry. Expert in managing and executing audit engagements and plan, preparing risk register, monitoring compliance managing Oversight assessments by reviewing applicable regulations and firm policies/procedures, and providing insightful recommendations to enhance operational performance and risk management. Proficient in recognizing regulatory requirements for industry operations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Oversight and Compliance Advisor-Accting

GENARAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION-ILEZ
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in drafting responses to proposed rule changes or requests for comment from regulatory bodies, advocating for favorable outcomes that support organizational objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective risk management strategies, resulting in a more secure operational environment.
  • Evaluated third-party vendors for potential risks, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal obligations before entering into agreements.
  • Fostered an ethical company culture by promoting awareness of compliance responsibilities throughout the organization through ongoing education programs and communications efforts.
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
  • Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on emerging trends impacting compliance best practices within the field.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing controls, identifying opportunities for enhancement or realignment with changing business needs.
  • Achieved improved adherence to industry standards by providing targeted training and educational resources for employees.
  • Maintained a comprehensive compliance ILEZ, allowing for easy access to relevant documents and resources for employees at all levels within the organization.

Director of Bilateral Agreements Policies

GENARAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
04.2023 - 02.2024

• Preparing economic studies for the policies of bilateral agreements.
• Preparing and amending economic policies for the policies of bilateral agreements in the field of civil aviation, approving them and following up on their implementation.
• Follow up and analyze the impact of relevant studies and policies and their impact on the Kingdom’s bilateral agreements.
• Coordinating with all parties internally and externally to harmonize the economic policies of bilateral agreements.
• Giving priority to development areas for economic systems related to bilateral agreements in line with the Authority’s strategic directions.
• Coordinating with sector management to monitor performance against key performance indicators, measure progress towards achieving goals, and measure tangible performance in achieving established economic policies and their objectives.
• Work to align with all national strategies related to the sector to ensure the development of economic policies for bilateral agreements in accordance with the strategic objectives.

Manager of Economic Regulations

GENERAL AUTHORITY CIVIL AVIATION
09.2018 - 04.2023
  • Oversee the planning, development, direction and control of the functions of the economic regulation department in order to ensure the commitment of all commercial air carriers, air cargo companies and service companies on licensing,pricing and other requirements
  • It also aims at ensuring the continuity of providing a regular and fair air transport environment and enhancing the provision of infrastructure, competitive environment and market liberalization, as well as preparing the economic study for the development of the air transport industry in Saudi Arabia.

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

SAUDI AIRLINES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Activate the control environment of the company by establishing internal audit unitand achieve strategic goals by effectively communicating and assisting withsenior level management
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Presented valuable audit findings, which resulted in improving internal controlefficiency and risk reduction
  • Initiated follow-up efforts to ensure enterprise-wide strategic risks compliance
  • Successfully organized Internal Audit Charter also established Internal Audit
  • Unit.

SR. INTERNAL AUDITOR

SAUDI AIRLINES HOLDING COMPANY
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Ensuring to what extent of compliance in relation to the implementation of thesystems and practices of various activities of the company's sectors
  • Supervisinga cross-functional team and management of the audit plan for the purpose ofensuring adherence to controls of different international organizations and foreignstate systems
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Planning, scheduling, and managing numerous financial/operational audits aswell as developing and implementing large number of solutions
  • Prepared and conducted assessment of risk in efficient manner with one of big 4
  • PWC Cooper
  • Evaluated controls over financial and operational processes, which resulted inensuring compliance with appropriate company policies, principles and laws
  • Actively participated in coordinating Audit Committee, Internal Audit Charters,and code of ethics.

Internal Auditor

Saudi Airlines
10.1998 - 03.2012

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES FOR BOTH “TREASURY & REVENUE DEPT.”

  • Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations
  • Identify the financial risk of the organization and offer recommendations to reduce risk.
  • Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved
  • Determine ways to cut costs and improve profitability
  • Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement
  • Present findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations

Deputy Director of the Saudi Club in Glasgow

Glasgow Saudi Club
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Managing and supervising the Saudi Club affaires


Finance Manager (Voluntary Contributions)

Saudi Club in Manchester-UK
01.2007 - 12.2007

. Managing the club's budget and supervising the tracking of its utilized areas.

Education

PDBA - Business Administration-Corporate Governance

Professional Doctor of Business Administration
04.2003 - 2016.11

MSc. - Corporate Governance

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
UK
08.2008 - 2010.02

MBA - Business Administration

Arab Academy For Science & Technology
Alexandria-Egypt
04.2003 - 04.2005

BSc - Accounting

KING ABDULLAZIZ UNIVERSITY
Saudi Arabia
09.1992 - 1997.07

Skills

Analytical Numerical and Date

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Certification

Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship

Competencies

  • Establishing Internal Audit Department from Scratch
  • Creating and developing the Internal audit and internal audit committee charter
  • Preparing and analyzing Risk Assessment & Register & and identifying observations and gaps
  • Planning & Exciting Audit Activities
  • Preparing procedures manuals, regulations.


Accomplishments

    • work in providing a competitive and attractive environment for investment in air transport and the development of the aviation industry in the Kingdom
    • Strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework that encourages and stimulates investment in civil aviation to ensure the contribution of civil aviation to raising the national GDP and increasing the competitiveness of the aviation market.
    • Reviewing commercial provisions in international agreements and ensuring their conformity with the authority's terms of reference and activating them.
    • Study fuel prices for all stages of operation and ensure their competitiveness with neighboring regional airports.
    • Study requests for exemption or reduction of tariff fees and Exemption from value-added tax on domestic air transport tickets.
    • Spreading awareness of and implementing economic policies and systems, and setting up an appropriate mechanism for communicating with internal and external parties regarding them
    • Participation in several committees related to aviation economics
    • Provide recommendations for working papers and international topics.

Interests

Searching & Number analyzing

Reading

Timeline

Oversight and Compliance Advisor-Accting

GENARAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION-ILEZ
03.2024 - Current

Director of Bilateral Agreements Policies

GENARAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
04.2023 - 02.2024

Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship

01-2022

Certified GRC Professional (GRCP)

06-2020

Certified Corporate Governance Officer (CCGO)

06-2019

Manager of Economic Regulations

GENERAL AUTHORITY CIVIL AVIATION
09.2018 - 04.2023

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

SAUDI AIRLINES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO
11.2015 - 08.2018

SR. INTERNAL AUDITOR

SAUDI AIRLINES HOLDING COMPANY
04.2012 - 10.2015

MSc. - Corporate Governance

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
08.2008 - 2010.02

Deputy Director of the Saudi Club in Glasgow

Glasgow Saudi Club
01.2008 - 12.2008

Finance Manager (Voluntary Contributions)

Saudi Club in Manchester-UK
01.2007 - 12.2007

MBA - Business Administration

Arab Academy For Science & Technology
04.2003 - 04.2005

PDBA - Business Administration-Corporate Governance

Professional Doctor of Business Administration
04.2003 - 2016.11

Internal Auditor

Saudi Airlines
10.1998 - 03.2012

BSc - Accounting

KING ABDULLAZIZ UNIVERSITY
09.1992 - 1997.07
Abdullah H AlsemraniGRC.CCGO.MSc.MBA.L3ILM