Afnan Alzahrani
Riyadh
Summary
Results-driven internal audit and governance professional with extensive experience in risk assessment, control evaluation, and organizational compliance. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments and leading transformation initiatives aligned with strategic objectives. Known for the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, deliver actionable insights, and foster collaboration across departments. Certified in GRCA and GRCP, with a strong commitment to integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Specialist
Human Recourses Development Fund (HRDF)
09.2021 - Current
- Objectively review an organization's business processes, and evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place
- Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes
- Conducted tests to identify deficient controls or inefficiencies.
- Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
- Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end audit reports.
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and thefts.
- Reviews the reports of AB&C violations and directs the investigation to identify risk gaps and to propose corrective actions.
- Controls and guides the monitoring of all transaction's operations against any suspicious and potential AB&C activities, in order to enhance the protection of the bank from potential losses and reputational damage.
- Prepares monthly departmental reports to meet the organization and department requirement, policies and standards.
Manager - Account and Branch Monitoring Supervisor
Riyad Bank
07.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Manager - Fraud Investigator
Riyad Bank
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Reports all identified incidents to all relevant Dept., e.g. business operations, management and legal, in order to assist the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct objective, unbiased, and timely investigations of all the allegations of fraud committed by an employees or customers against the bank.
- Review and research evidence/documents- to analyze the case (that includes requesting video and calls recordings, contacting with the involved parties, and contacting with governmental officials if needed).
- Write professional reports contain all evidence found along with our recommendations.
- Conduct a fraud risk assessment of all the bank's departments to make sure the safety of the banks against any future frauds.
- Modify work procedures of all the bank departments to insure no gaps that can be used to commit fraud.
Fraud Investigations Officer
Riyad Bank
12.2015 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership and team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Multi-tasking and time management
- Self-motivated and a hardworking individual
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong research and Internet skills
- Calendar management
- Presentation design
Certification
- GRCA - Certified
- GRCP - Certified
- CIA - Certified Internal Audit training course
- CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner training course
- Brand Governance
- Cyber Security Workshop
- Basel III
- Business Continuity Training
- Forensic Detective Accounting (Dubai)
- Fraud Detection in Credit and Debit Cards / Fraud Prevention
- Market Risk Assessment
- Fraud Detection in Credit Cards
Personal Information
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Timeline
Internal Audit Specialist
Human Recourses Development Fund (HRDF)
09.2021 - Current
Manager - Account and Branch Monitoring Supervisor
Riyad Bank
07.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Manager - Fraud Investigator
Riyad Bank
12.2016 - 06.2020
Fraud Investigations Officer
Riyad Bank
12.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
George Mason University
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