Akram Ababneh

As Internal Audit General Manager at MESC, I have led internal audit function to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve organisation’s operations. I have successfully aligned the internal audit’s strategic direction with the company’s broader objectives, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management, governance, and compliance.

• Carry out assignments according to the Audit Committee's general directives and policies.
• Provide independent assurance and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Led team of auditors, ensuring high-quality audit outcomes, and maintaining independence.
• Collaborate with Audit Committee, CEO, and senior management to improve internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve audit observations and ensure coordination.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully identified and mitigated significant operational and financial risks, resulting in improved internal controls and reduced audit findings.
• Enhanced collaboration with senior management, resulting in quicker implementation of corrective actions and better risk management.
• Played a critical role in improving MESC’s internal audit reputation by adopting a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to audit findings and risk management.

• Led the internal audit function, developing risk-based audit plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborated with the Audit Committee and senior management, providing actionable insights to improve governance and internal controls.
• Managed audit engagements covering operations, finance, compliance, and IT, identifying and mitigating key risks.
• Mentored and developed a team of auditors, ensuring high performance and adherence to international standards.
• Acted as the liaison with external auditors, coordinating efforts, and resolving audit observations.
• Delivered audit reports with clear recommendations, facilitating timely corrective actions by management.

Key Achievements:

• Strengthened internal controls, reducing operational and financial risks.
• Improved the internal audit function's reputation by adopting a proactive approach to risk management.

• Led risk management efforts, identifying and mitigating operational and investment risks.
• Oversaw regulatory compliance and ensured the integrity of risk management systems.
• Worked closely with senior management to advise on high-level risk strategies and improve corporate governance.
• Delivered risk reports and recommendations to management, enhancing decision-making and internal controls.

Key Achievements:

• Strengthened the risk management framework, improving internal controls and compliance.
• Enhanced investment risk analysis, contributing to more secure corporate governance.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk-based audit plan, prioritizing high-risk areas in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Introduced cost-saving initiatives that improved financial controls and significantly boosted company profitability.
• Conducted audits across various business units, providing management with key recommendations to enhance internal controls and reduce operational risks.
• Advised senior leadership on risk management strategies, helping to strengthen governance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.