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HOSSAM ALTAWEEL

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

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Job search status

Open to work

Desired job title

Head of Internal Control and Risk management- GCCProject Manager -Vitalaire ArabiaNational Internal ControllerManager-Internal AuditorSenior Auditor

Work Type

Full time

Location preference

HybridRemoteOn-site
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important to me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany cultureFlexible work hours

Summary

Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in accountability and compliance, accounting standards, and agile methodologies. Demonstrates expertise in audit management and planning, trust building, and relationship management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with strong analytical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques. Adept at conflict resolution strategies and maintaining calm under pressure. Committed to strategic planning and leadership, with a focus on quality assurance and inventory management. Career goals include leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance audit systems and testing processes.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Internal Control and Risk management- GCC

Air Liquide
Riyadh
01.2023 - 08.2026
  • Served as the strategic guardian for a multi-divisional portfolio (Industrial Merchant, Large Industries, Healthcare) generating over €200M in annual turnover. Directed the deployment of robust internal control frameworks and Group digital tools, shifting the focus from reactive compliance to proactive loss prevention. Successfully engineered a culture of operational excellence, consistently maintaining internal control maturity scores above Group minimum benchmarks throughout the 2023–2025 fiscal periods.

Project Manager -Vitalaire Arabia

Air Liquide
Riyadh
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Pioneered a landmark digital transformation initiative for AL in KSA by spearheading the region's first D365 ERP deployment within the Healthcare sector. Orchestrated a seamless integration with the Group's Salesforce ecosystem, delivering a robust MVP on strict timelines. Successfully maximized capital efficiency, achieving significant cost savings while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational integrity.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Streamlined processes using lean methodologies, improved operational efficiency significantly.
  • Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.

National Internal Controller

Air Liquide
Riyadh
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • National Internal Controller for the IM, LI, and HC business lines in KSA, overseeing internal control systems and the deployment of group tools. Responsibilities include refining processes, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with corporate governance and compliance standards.
  • Liaised with external auditors for a seamless auditing process.
  • Boosted efficiency by implementing new financial control systems.
  • Directed team training programmes, boosted staff competency and performance standards.

Manager-Internal Auditor

RENAULT
Riyadh
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Led the strategic preparation of audit assignments, utilizing deep-dive interviews with process owners to identify potential control gaps and revenue leakage points before fieldwork began. Directed audit fieldwork with a specific focus on preemptive loss prevention, ensuring that risk management procedures were not only present but effective in shielding the company from financial and operational exposure.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of financial records by conducting regular audits.
  • Implemented new auditing software, streamlining the auditing process across departments.
  • Designed robust audit programs to enhance organizational accountability and integrity.
  • Delivered training sessions on best audit practices, raising departmental standards.
  • Collaborated with management to improve operational efficiency through effective auditing techniques.
  • Identified potential areas of improvement in audit procedures, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Developed effective risk management strategies for improved financial security.
  • Led a team of auditors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professionalism.

Senior Auditor

AL OTHAIM HOLDING GROUP
Riyadh
05.2009 - 06.2014
  • Transformed the audit function into a proactive partner for the business, designing strategic audit plans that anticipated vulnerabilities in Finance and Operations rather than just reacting to past errors.
  • Managed multiple client portfolios, maintaining high levels of service throughout each audit cycle.

Assistant Auditor

KPMG
Egypt
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Conducted audits for firms which deliver different products like retail, media, FMGC, Tourism, Industrial, etc. Involved in audit engagements for prestigious firms.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings from each audit conducted.
  • Executed fieldwork at various locations, enhanced understanding of different business processes.

Education

MBA - International Business &Digital Transfomation

ESLSCA Business School
France
04.2024 - 11.2026

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting/Financial Accounting

Cairo University
Egypt
01.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

  • Accountability and compliance
  • Accounting standards
  • Action and active learning
  • Agile methodologies
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Audit management and planning
  • Audit systems and testing
  • Trust building and relationship management
  • Codes of conduct and confidentiality
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Emotional intelligence skills
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Google Workspace
  • Accounting
  • [Type] troubleshooting

Certification

1- CFE Certified Fraud Examiner (2 sections done out of 4), 2- PMP (Project Manager Professional) _PMI

LANGUAGES

English
Arabic
French

Affiliations

  • Traveling, reading

Timeline

MBA - International Business &Digital Transfomation

ESLSCA Business School
04.2024 - 11.2026

Head of Internal Control and Risk management- GCC

Air Liquide
01.2023 - 08.2026

Project Manager -Vitalaire Arabia

Air Liquide
06.2021 - 01.2023

National Internal Controller

Air Liquide
06.2018 - 06.2021

Manager-Internal Auditor

RENAULT
05.2014 - 06.2018

Senior Auditor

AL OTHAIM HOLDING GROUP
05.2009 - 06.2014

Assistant Auditor

KPMG
06.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting/Financial Accounting

Cairo University
01.2001 - 01.2006
HOSSAM ALTAWEEL