Wijdan Tarabzouni

I managed strategic audit oversight across APAC's diverse regulatory environments, delivering board-level and stakeholders assurance. I established the newly function audit and hotline governance structures that balance independence with enterprise alignment. My leadership spans multi-market teams, shaping resilient controls and embedding ethical accountability across operations And regulatory adherence.

Part of the Restructuring Committee for the IA International Affiliate Department, which focuses on initiating and executing the new global affiliate audit function structure in respond to the global existing of Aramco’s activities.

- Executed secretarial duties for the Board Audit Committee, ensuring efficient operations as in:

• Coordinated agenda, presentations and materials for board meetings.
• Monitored and ensured adherence to governance compliance through periodic assessments.
• Selected external auditors ensuring independence and formulating strategies.
• Strengthened organizational compliance by refining GRC measures.
• Reviewed and optimized charter policies for the board committees.

- Created risk-focused audit plan and budget for board endorsement.

- Directed IA teams to enhance internal controls, governance compliance, and risk management strategies to meet company objectives.

- Established in-house ethic reporting hotline process and controls in addition to leading associated fraud awareness campaigns.

- Instituted IA Charter and developed comprehensive IA policies.

- Performed assessments focused on identifying and mitigating risks related to fraud and corruption.

- Liaised with legal counsel for efficient handling of legal issues.

- Supported ERP function formalization of governance framework, ERM & Compliance frameworks.

Optimized audit workflows to increase operational efficiency.

• Managed the initiative of the newly initiative of Assurance Audit Co-Sourcing Engagement collaboration with the awarded Audit Firms
• Established the engagement contract provisions and associated procurement packages and award process

• Lead a number of fraud special investigation related to service companies breach of Supply Chain Code of Conduct (SCOC), and Conflect of Interest (COI).
• Conducted investigation’s reports were presented at the level of Aramco Senior Review committee (SRC), with an outcome of financial recovery, companies’ suspensions, employees’ suspension, mitigation of fraud root causes and company controls enhancement
• Lead a number of Conflict of Interest (COI) cases resulting of internal control enhancement and enforcement of the applicable regulations
• Served as a mentor to junior investigators, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case

• Lead internal corporate audits for different business lines and global affiliates
• Advisory support to different business lines in assessing internal controls efficiency, governance, determining associated risks and enhancing the process, structure and controls
• Established standardized audit's programs
• Evaluated compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks and protecting organizational reputation

• Directed operations for the Engineering Compliance group.
• Directed joint operations between D&WO and corporate security for internal investigations.
• Spearheaded actions to foster effective collaboration in the Law and Drilling committee.
• Consulted on drilling service agreements, contracts, and legal interpretations.
• Chaired development and execution of digitalized D&WO IR4 solution for accrual management.
• Spearheaded creation and implementation of new service level agreements between drilling and various entities.
• Directed high-priority drilling initiatives.

• Collaborated on the development of a groundbreaking virtual course for Drilling Rigs.
• Guided training sessions in drilling program development.

• Facilitated contract agreements by managing scope definition alongside legal and financial components through to finalization.
• Directed comprehensive contract procurement activities.

• Contributed to Aramco Upstream IPO readiness planning efforts.
• Engaged with team on Field Development Projects.
• Directed collaborative efforts in enhancing skills through role as Co-Chairman in the technical-focused Pinnacle program.
• Led as Co-Chairman in a project at Drilling Academy engaging various drilling variance service providers.
• Executed exploration, offshore, and gas drilling activities efficiently.
• Optimized reservoir operations by streamlining data use in business and financial planning.
• Collaborated with various departments to implement innovative data management solutions.

• Surpassed client expectations through development of customized engineering solutions

• Founded a pioneering female design unit in Eastern Provence.
• Directed a long-term collaborative initiative across Italy.
• Crafted impactful design strategies leading to strengthened client relationships and return business.

• Designed effective programs for maximizing team contribution to company success.
• Enhanced sales procedures through effective CRM strategies.