Mohammad Faisal Azmatullah
Riyadh,Saudiarabia
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in risk-based audit planning, regulatory compliance, and governance. Proven track record in fraud investigation and leading special assignments, with strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and audit committee reporting, utilizing advanced audit software to enhance organizational performance. Focused on improving corporate governance frameworks and identifying strategic growth opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Internal Auditor
Al Bawani Co.Ltd.
Riyadh, Saudiarabia
05.2019 - 08.2025
- Developed risk-based audit plans to optimize resource utilization.
- Managed end-to-end audit processes from scoping to report writing.
- Led audit team, improving quality and timeliness of audits.
- Streamlined audit reporting, reducing cycle times by 20%.
- Monitored fieldwork, reviewing working papers and drafting reports.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough fraud investigations and special assignments.
- Enhanced compliance monitoring, enabling early identification of control weaknesses.
Senior Internal Auditor
SALAMA Cooperative Insurance Company
Riyadh, Saudiarabia
06.2009 - 04.2019
- Authored Internal Audit department charter and manual to ensure operational consistency.
- Developed risk-based annual internal audit plan in collaboration with management.
- Conducted comprehensive planning and risk assessments, highlighting potential business risks.
- Managed full audit process from scoping through fieldwork to report writing.
- Created detailed audit programmes for each engagement to guide execution.
- Monitored fieldwork, reviewed documentation, and produced thorough audit reports.
- Mentored Internal Audit team to promote professional development.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team's understanding of regulatory standards.
Internal Auditor
Universal Motors Agencies
Riyadh, Saudiarabia
12.2008 - 02.2009
- Executed internal audit engagements in accordance with approved annual audit plan.
- Conducted fieldwork and prepared working papers for each engagement.
- Developed draft Audit Reports upon completion of engagements.
- Reviewed implementation status of agreed action plans during follow-up audits.
Senior External Auditor
Mehmood Idrees Qamar & Co. Chartered Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and statutory requirements.
- Ensured adherence to International Audit and Assurance Standards throughout all engagements.
- Evaluated internal control systems, identified weaknesses, and provided management recommendations.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans determining scope and execution strategies.
- Managed staff during engagements, reviewing work papers and delivering constructive feedback.
- Conducted fieldwork, prepared supporting documentation, and finalized various reports for management review.
- Engaged with corporate clients including International Brands (Pvt) Limited and Optimus Limited.
- Affiliated with Bakers Tilly International, enhancing organizational credibility.
Accounts Trainee
LI & Fung (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2005 - 05.2005
- Managed fixed assets accounting and depreciation journals to ensure compliance.
- Handled receivables, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Ensured precise posting of journal entries to uphold integrity.
Education
MBA - Finance
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology
Pakistan 02.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Business
University of Karachi
Pakistan 02.2002 - 04.2005
Skills
- Risk-based audit planning and execution
- Regulatory compliance and governance
- Fraud investigation and special assignments
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Audit committee reporting
- Audit software proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Muhammad Azmatullah
- Date of birth: 10/10/81
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Marital status: Married
Custom
- 3rd Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering, 03/22/11, Institute of Banking (Saudi Arabia)
- On the job training on Risk Management system 'Careweb', Aldar Audit Bureau
Certification
· CIA – IIA (USA), 2025
· CFSA – IIA (USA), 2015
· Lead Auditor: ISO 45001, 14001, 27001, 9001 – CQI-IRCA, 2023
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Al Bawani Co.Ltd.
05.2019 - 08.2025
Senior Internal Auditor
SALAMA Cooperative Insurance Company
06.2009 - 04.2019
Internal Auditor
Universal Motors Agencies
12.2008 - 02.2009
MBA - Finance
Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology
02.2006 - 05.2008
Senior External Auditor
Mehmood Idrees Qamar & Co. Chartered Accountants
09.2005 - 05.2007
Accounts Trainee
LI & Fung (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
04.2005 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Business
University of Karachi
02.2002 - 04.2005
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