Wijdan Tarabzouni

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

- Served as Board Audit Committee Secretary, providing support with:

• Board meeting’s agenda, presentations, materials, minutes, action items
• Quarterly audits, and governance compliance status
• External auditor selection, independence, plan & strategy
• Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) establishment, review & effectiveness
• Board of directors’ charters and policies initiation, review & effectiveness.

- Developed risk-based audit plan and budget for board approval.

- Lead Internal Audit (IA) teams and projects focused on governance, risk management, internal controls and operational improvements compliance in achieving company goals.

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

- Ensure IA function compliance to the IIA standards and establishment of IA Charter & IA policies.

- Effective review on the company controls, including what’s related to achieve value for money or the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption.

- Facilitated external auditors and legal counsel in handling statutory & legal matters.

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

- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.

• Lead 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
• Lead corporate audits for Aramco Affiliate companies globally
• 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
• Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes

• Lead for the Engineering Compliance group
• Engaged with Aramco Corporate Special Investigation Unit, on SCOC fraud cases
• Lead the collaborated D&WO and corporate security internal investigations
• Leading member of the Law and Drilling collaborative committee
• Serve as a Consultant for Drilling service agreements, contracts and Law interpretations
• Initiator and Chairman for the executed D&WO IR4 digitalization solution for booking accruals
• Initiator and Chairman of establishing and executing new service level agreements between Drilling and other entities
• Lead Drilling nominated executive special projects and tasks
• Provided expert guidance on compliance requirements, ensuring informed decision-making across the organization

• Member of the company patent for the pioneer virtual course of the Drilling Rigs virtual courses.
• Co-instructor for Drilling development program curriculum.

• Establishing contracts and communicating scope, legal and financial aspects up to the contract execution.
• Steering the entire contract procurement process, vendor evaluations, and negotiation.

• Participated in Aramco Upstream IPO readiness initiatives and plan.
• Part of Field Development Project
• Co-Chairman of drilling Pinnacle program (technical ladder program)
• Co-Chairman of the Drilling Academy project, with drilling variance service companies
• Exploration drilling, Offshore drilling, and Gas drilling
• Working with Reservoir management and Reservoir data, in operation plan requirements, business plan, and budgeting and accounting
• Part of different organization teams establishing new data management systems
• Prepared Drilling & Workover operational and accountability reports and presentations

• Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Successfully met challenging client requirements by developing tailored engineering solutions that exceeded expectations

• Handling negotiations and agreements
• Dealing with domestic and international companies
• Supervise site work
• Contractor of Military Hospital interior work renovation and recreation center
• Residential villas, and resorts

• Established the first female design unit in Kingdom
• Identified opportunities for process improvement within the team, leading to enhanced efficiency and productivity levels
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs within budget constraints
• Lead an extended collaborative project in Italy
• Developed innovative design concepts that led to increased client satisfaction and repeat business

• Created comprehensive sales training programs, empowering team members to excel in their roles and contribute to company growth
• Optimized sales processes with streamlined customer relationship management strategies
• Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors