Ahmad Arafeh
Manager - Audit And Assurance Services (CPA License No.5315)
Riyadh,Riyadh
Summary
A diligent, committed Manager with more than 12 years of experience having the ability to generate and implement effective
auditing procedures, evaluate accounting systems for efficiency. Possessing and extensive knowledge of international Auditing (ISA)
and Accounting standards (IAS and IFRS) and its applications and being updated.
Having a successful track record of checking corporate financial records, bookkeeping and accounting methods to identify efficiency
improvements that maximize an assignments profitability.
Currently I am looking for a new challenge on financial management role by joining an ambitious company.
Overview
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Languages
5
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Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager - External Audit & Assurance Service
Talal Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
Riyadh, KSA
01.2017 - Current
- Handling process of external auditing and supervising junior and med‑level stuff auditors.
- Handling listed and non listed companies audit assignments including preparing and consolidating financial statements.
- Evaluating financial statements using various tools like, budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting ,variations and correlate result to assess correctness of management representations.
- Reviewing internal controls sufficiency, effectiveness and efficiency and watchout for financial imbalances and to Identify material deficiencies and manage risks and Evaluating accounting systems for efficiency.
- Preparing auditing reports and financial statements ensuring their adhering to applicable to ISA and IFRS and applicable laws and regulations and presenting them during meetings.
- Highlighting issues and providing potential applicable solutions.
Active engagement with senior staff to gain good understanding of business. - Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within team.
- Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
- Supervising special Assignments like book‑keeping and accounting assignments including preparing budgets and analyzing results as base for forecasting performance
- Commence and mentoring department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Conducting strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Participating in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
Ast. Manager - External Audit & Assurance Services
Talal Abu Ghazleh International (TAGI)
Riyadh, KSA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managing team of assistants on site for audit; this would include assigning work, answering questions , and reviewing work to ensure quality of performance is high and consistent across engagement.
- Tackling complicated audit areas myself and holding meetings with clients to discuss any issues found or additional information required.
- Demonstrate detailed understanding of public sector client structures and legal and contractual frameworks in which assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience.
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience.
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience.
- Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on understanding of terms of reference.
- Demonstrate ability to identify findings on assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in assignment report.
- Provide financial management support , accounting and auditing proficiency and problem resolution.
- Office Supervision and overall audit management
- Internal controls knowledge and Risk Management.
- Firm wide involvement to ensure maximizing human capital capacity.
- Build and maintain extensive client interaction and relationships with view to develop ongoing client base in all sectors
- Responsible for management and control of administration in relation to client portfolio, including management of project budgets, costs billing and collections from clients.
- Being active member of the winning business team and develop an ongoing work tunnel for the service lines, achieve the winning business, marketing targets set. Identify winning business opportunities at clients/potential clients.
- Provide training and guidance to more junior team members throughout assignment process.
- Develop good understanding of firm’s billing procedures, including charge out rates, budgeting and calculation of recovery rates.
Senior Auditor
Tala Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
Riyadh, KSA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Identifying control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Preparing working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings and updating audit programs.
- Interviewing business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Determining financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Identifying management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Assigning duties and tasks to audit team that is junior and staff auditors.
- Completing audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Facilitating financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Leading, developing and managing team of junior auditors.
- Performing and lead periodic assessment and testing of controls and Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Drafting audit comments and report issues to support findings identified during fieldwork.
- Ensuring timely completion of audits and submission of reports to auditing manager.
- Exceeding goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Auditor
Talal Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
Riyadh, KSA
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Completing audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identifying control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Determining financial and operational audit areas, providing most economical and efficient use of audit resources.
- Complying with local laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Analyzing accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identifying audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures.
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees.
- Preparing special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends.
- Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education
MBA - International Accounting
German Jordanian University
Amman -Jordan 08.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Accountancy - AIS (Accounting Information Systems)
Al- Balqa Applied University
Amman - Jordan 09.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
Client relationship management
Risk analysis and internal controls
Creative thinking, process enhancing and problem solving
Audit and team management
IFRS and IAS Knowledge and application
ISA Knowledge and application
Familiarity with major ERP accounting systems (Like SAP and Dynamics)
TAX, VAT, Zakat, withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing, Anti Money Laundry and related laws and regulations
Microsoft office word, excel and power point
Computer driving License (Cambridge)
TOEFL Certificate (English)
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant. License no.5315
Accomplishments
- Industrial sector :Al‑ Babtain power and telecommunication public shareholder company , ALINCO company.
- Construction and infrastructure : MIDAD company, SEPCO III and UNIC companies.
- Trading and web‑based commercial activities: Souq.com and UMARK.
- Services and Consulting: Saud Consult and CDM Smith.
- Restaurants and Hotels: Radisson Blue, Nova Hotels, Burgarizers and Goddies.
- Participating in performing Internal Audit for Saudi Chemical Company SCC and other companies. Performing External/Internal Special Audit for the projects of UNDP (united nations development programme) in KSA ..
Involving in the process of Auditing and issuing financial statements and special reports for major companies and organizations in KSA in various sectors and the following represents key clients of my portfolio:
Affiliations
- References are available up on request.
Timeline
Audit Manager - External Audit & Assurance Service
Talal Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
01.2017 - Current
Ast. Manager - External Audit & Assurance Services
Talal Abu Ghazleh International (TAGI)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Auditor
Tala Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Auditor
Talal Abu Ghazaleh International (TAGI)
11.2010 - 01.2012
MBA - International Accounting
German Jordanian University
08.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Accountancy - AIS (Accounting Information Systems)
Al- Balqa Applied University
09.2004 - 01.2008