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FAISAL JAMAL ALGAMDI

FAISAL JAMAL ALGAMDI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with 11 years of comprehensive experience in internal auditing, emphasizing risk management and anti-fraud practices. Strong adherence to IIA standards and effective communication skills with senior management. Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and managing productivity through internal control frameworks. Committed to fostering organizational integrity and efficiency through effective internal controls.

Work history

Executive Director, Head of Internal Audit Department

Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
03.2022 - 11.2025
  • Established Internal Audit Department by developing charter, strategy, and risk-based audit plan.
  • Managed stakeholder relations with Board, senior management, and external regulators.
  • Directed Internal Audit services to provide assurance and advisory support.
  • Oversaw governance, risk, and compliance initiatives in advisory capacity.
  • Built federation risk registers and departmental compliance programmes, advising on control measures for non-compliance.
  • Created Anti-Fraud Management Unit to enhance organisational integrity.
  • Executed special assignments for Audit and Compliance Committee, adapting audit plans to business changes.
  • Communicated effectively through formal reports and presentations to Board and senior management.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.

Acting Vice-President (VP), Legal Control and Performance

The Saudi National Bank
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Established governance framework for Legal Group, including policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
  • Developed and updated key performance indicators for Legal Group staff.
  • Implemented performance oversight mechanisms to ensure effective reporting.
  • Revised job descriptions to align with new responsibilities post-merger.
  • Maintained legal group risk register, ensuring robust controls were in place.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on Legal Control and Performance mandates.
  • Served as governance advisor for Legal Group.
  • Participated in internal audit engagements post-NCB and SAMBA merger, ensuring quality assurance standards were met.

Vice-President (VP), Internal Audit Manager, Control, Support and Regulatory Audits

The National Commercial Bank - Alahli
Jeddah
10.2015 - 04.2021
  • Achieved Internal Audit Annual Plan by leading Support and Regulatory Assurance Engagements from planning to reporting.
  • Represented NCB as merger ambassador for Internal Audit Group during integration efforts.
  • Guided training initiatives for Control, Support, and Regulatory team members.
  • Supported Chief Internal Auditor in managing Internal Quality Assurance Programme effectively.
  • Collaborated in preparation of Audit Committee packs alongside Chief Internal Auditor.
  • Oversaw regulatory special reviews such as Bank-wide Control and Oversight Assessment project.
  • Handled regulatory inspections and follow-ups for Internal Audit Group operations.
  • Produced quarterly reports on observations raised by regulator SAMA.
  • Fostered positive work environment with open communication channels.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
  • Led Internal Audit Group transformation project


Assistant of Technical General Manager

Samara Security and Safety Systems
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw project progress at sites, reporting findings to senior management.
  • Enhanced client communication mechanisms to improve engagement and satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated company services to prospective clients during site visits.
  • Support staff members with administrative tasks, reducing workload stress.
  • Established a call centre team to streamline customer service operations.

Education

MSc - Management of Projects

University of Manchester
Manchester
2013 - 11.2014

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool

Skills

  • Compliance with IIA standards
  • Risk assessment and fraud prevention
  • Stress management techniques
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Ethical professionalism
  • Productivity and project oversight
  • Frameworks for internal controls
  • Effective executive communication
  • Expertise in corporate governance
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Language

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Certification

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditor (Nov, 2023)
  • Certified Chief Audit Executive (CCAE), London School of Business & Finance (June, 2024)
  • Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP), The Institute of Internal Auditor (Nov, 2021)
  • Corporate Governance, COSO Control Environment and Governance Processes, Informa (Sep, 2019)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director, Head of Internal Audit Department

Saudi Arabian Football Federation
03.2022 - 11.2025

Acting Vice-President (VP), Legal Control and Performance

The Saudi National Bank
11.2021 - 03.2022

Vice-President (VP), Internal Audit Manager, Control, Support and Regulatory Audits

The National Commercial Bank - Alahli
10.2015 - 04.2021

Assistant of Technical General Manager

Samara Security and Safety Systems
01.2015 - 04.2015

MSc - Management of Projects

University of Manchester
2013 - 11.2014

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University
FAISAL JAMAL ALGAMDI