Faheem Aziz
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Faheem is a seasoned corporate governance professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in governance, audit, and risk management. His expertise spans various domains including business planning, project governance and assurance, change management, capacity building programs, business continuity, security, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, Faheem has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as Mobily, Protiviti, ELM, SABIC, PIF, ZATCA, and Government Ministries in Saudi Arabia, offering consultancy services to enhance their operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Faheem serves as a consultant for a diverse range of corporate and public sector organizations, leveraging his deep insights and expertise to drive impactful initiatives and deliver sustainable results. Additionally, he holds the position of internal audit subject matter expert at the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing internal audit practices in KSA and the surrounding region. Faheem's contributions extend beyond national borders, as he was previously a member of an international IIA committee dedicated to improving the quality of internal auditing worldwide.
One of Faheem's notable achievements includes the development of the internal audit Quality Assessment process in Saudi Arabia, where he has conducted numerous assessments for both corporate and public sector organizations, driving continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
With a track record of success spanning over 14 years, Faheem has demonstrated his ability to thrive in diverse operational domains across multiple industries. He has successfully collaborated with large corporations such as Equinix Global, Mobily, and The Resource Group, delivering tangible value and driving organizational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Innovation and Research Manager
Institute of Internal Auditors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - Current
- Developing strategic programs based on needs for Internal Auditors in Saudi Arabia
- Enhancing Quality Assessments based on the IIA Standards and incorporating them in assessment practices offered to clients
- Conducting research into fields of AI, Data Mining, Training Developments for IIA
- Supporting organizations in setting up internal audit functions and conducting Readiness (GAP) assessments
- Managing team of professional assessors in field with clients in public and private sector in Saudi Arabia
Business Development and Quality Assessments Manager
Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Engaging with clients to understand deliverables and providing support to clients in meeting their needs through the institute
- Risk identification for clients based on the IIA Standards during engagements and assessments
- Ensuring support in development of execution plan and conducting follow-up with clients
- Providing advisory services in controls development for functions
- Ensure maximum client satisfaction by providing exceptional and personalized service, enhancing client satisfaction ratings
- Working closely with the global IIA to communicate on behalf of the affiliate and manage key partners for the affiliate
- Conducting Quality Assessments including Readiness, Full-Scope, and External Validation of Self-Assessments for Corporate and Public Clients.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.
Internal Audit Planning & Support (Quality Management)
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily)
Riyadh
06.2013 - 05.2022
- Engaging with high level clients and conducting needs assessments
- Developing plans based on analysis conducted through research activities in the market
- Preparing reports for management based on findings and identifying areas of improvement and development to increase business output
- Analysis on Client-Survey feedback and providing recommendations for improvement to team-members
- Conducting internal study on performance and identifying KPI’s annually
- Managing the budget for the department
- Developing the QAIP Program and Implementation of Quality Practices
- Internal Needs assessments for consistent development of the function and ensure continued development of Auditors
- Conducting reviews internally and supporting in enhancing the audit methodology
- Helped budget planning and development of resources
- Follow-up on outstanding action items with clients.
- Highlighted discrepancies and investigated issues to improve audit outcomes.
- Formatted spreadsheets to improve data insights and audit evaluations.
- Assimilated information and provided helpful summaries to present to non-technical teams.
- Analysed audit findings and presented summaries to increase wider team understanding.
- Collated information required to complete internal audits and follow-up work.
Client Compliance and Assurance Consultant
Equinix Global
Lahore
10.2006 - 12.2011
- Served as the primary point of contact for over 15 High level clients and Participated with the legal and compliance teams in EU, US, and HK for implementation of policies and controls
- Ensured addressing risks and managing compliance as per regulatory framework and policies
- Managed the portfolios of several major clients with over $8.5M in total assets.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Education
Bachelors in business administration - Marketing and Finance
Punjab University
Lahore, PK /2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Business Strategy Planning
- Teammate
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, Salesforce, Teammate
- Good communication skills and assertive personality
- Team Management Skills (Experienced with handling over 200 employees in multiple regions)
- Training and mentoring
- Cost management
- Revenue development
- Excel proficiency
- Consultative and relationship selling
- Networking ability
- Open and clear communicator
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), USA
- Internal Audit Practitioner, Institute of Internal Auditors (IAP), USA
Languages
English
Native
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors
Timeline
Innovation and Research Manager
Institute of Internal Auditors
01.2024 - Current
Business Development and Quality Assessments Manager
Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors
05.2022 - 01.2024
Internal Audit Planning & Support (Quality Management)
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily)
06.2013 - 05.2022
Client Compliance and Assurance Consultant
Equinix Global
10.2006 - 12.2011
Bachelors in business administration - Marketing and Finance
Punjab University
/2002 - 01.2007
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), USA
- Internal Audit Practitioner, Institute of Internal Auditors (IAP), USA
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