Shahad Alharbi

Team Leadership & Development: Led a high-performing team of [number] finance and compliance professionals, fostering a collaborative environment focused on internal controls and fraud prevention.

Risk Management: Conducted regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. Developed strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Internal Control Design & Monitoring: Designed, implemented, and monitored internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets, ensuring data integrity and adapting to regulatory changes.

Fraud Detection & Prevention: Spearheaded fraud analysis initiatives by employing advanced detection techniques, identifying and resolving fraudulent activities, which led to a [XX%] reduction in potential losses.

Collaboration with HR & Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborated with the HR team in fraud investigations, ensuring thorough evaluations of employee conduct and adherence to company policies. Worked with other departments to promote compliance culture and process improvements.

Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepared and presented monthly financial and compliance reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Managed regular updates on financial performance and internal controls effectiveness.

Audit Coordination: Coordinated internal audits and compliance assessments, guided team members in thorough evaluations, and implemented actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.

Policy & Procedure Development: Championed the development and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices in governance and risk management.

Training & Mentorship: Provided training and mentorship to staff on internal controls, compliance policies, and fraud prevention, contributing to a strong organizational compliance culture.

Compliance Oversight: Ensured adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Monitored compliance and supported management with insights on improving internal controls and mitigating risks.

• Investigate and analyze key issues affecting operations across various brands, including stores, restaurants, distribution centers, and offices, identifying root causes and offering actionable solutions.
• Investigate incidents of fraud, theft, and other operational issues, evaluating their impact on the profitability and efficiency of the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement best practices aimed at minimizing business risks and enhancing operational performance.
• Review and provide feedback on operating procedures, ensuring they are effective in reducing risks, increasing compliance, and improving overall business processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on risk mitigation strategies and process improvements that align with organizational goals.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully identified and resolved key operational vulnerabilities, resulting in a 15% decrease in fraud-related incidents.
• Developed and implemented a fraud prevention program that reduced losses by 20% in the first year.
• Played a key role in the redesign of operational procedures, which streamlined workflows and reduced process inefficiencies by 10%.

Sales Process Automation Support: Assisted the Sales Operations Manager in reviewing and identifying opportunities for automating sales processes, aligning with the company's broader goals to improve efficiency and control.

Project Management: Managed new projects by ensuring proper implementation of systems and processes, similar to the internal control initiatives I now manage, ensuring compliance and effectiveness throughout the process.

System Training & User Adoption: Conducted system training sessions to ensure the correct usage of tools and systems, mirroring my current role where I provide training on internal controls, risk management, and compliance tools to employees.