Majed Jaber
Internal Audit Manager
Ras Al Khaimah
Summary
Strategic Bilingual Chartered Auditor with over 15 years of experience in diverse industries, including education, hospitality, and oil and gas. Demonstrates expertise in evaluating internal controls and interpreting policies to enhance financial processes. Known for effective communication and proven leadership abilities in both team-oriented and independent frameworks. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to implement risk mitigation strategies and drive organizational value.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
Ras Al Khaimah
05.2024 - Current
- Mentored team of chartered auditors while executing performance management systems.
- Constructed and implemented audit strategies focused on risk assessment.
- Performed risk assessments to identify and prioritize key audit areas.
- Manage complete audit cycle with focus on detailed process exploration, risk assessment frameworks, and audit customization.
- Managed several audits and special projects, ensuring budget compliance.
- Leveraged cutting-edge data analytics tools to enhance audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with international auditing standards, and maintain the highest level of professional ethics and integrity.
- Created comprehensive documents outlining audit results and necessary actions for management review.
- Evaluated managerial feedback to audit suggestions, establishing organized follow-up procedures for prompt and efficient resolution.
- Cultivated robust stakeholder relationships to reinforce internal audit's role as a trusted advisor.
- Provide quarterly presentations to Audit Committee, offering insights on key risks.
- Enhanced audit process quality by introducing continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Audit Manager
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
Ras Al Khaimah
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Mentor audit teams, draft reports, and advise management on compliance and efficiency.
- Led fraud investigations to enhance security measures.
- Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
- Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
- Managed completion of planned audits, reviewed records, and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.
Senior Internal Auditor
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
Ras Al Khaimah
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Execute audit projects, assess risks, and evaluate controls to provide assurance.
- Train juniors, ensure compliance, and deliver impactful reports with recommendations.
- Evaluated internal controls, policies, and procedures for compliance with company standards and government regulations.
- Investigated fraud allegations involving misappropriation of funds or other assets.
Semi-Senior Auditor
KPMG
Dubai
06.2008 - 09.2013
- Assessed control systems for effectiveness and pinpointed areas of improvement.
- Maintained positive relationships with external contacts such as regulators or auditors from other firms.
- Reviewed and evaluated financial statements for trends and discrepancies.
- Assisted senior auditors with complex engagements and facilitated report drafting.
- Ensured that all engagements were completed within budget constraints while still meeting required standards of quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Yarmouk University
Jordan02.2008
Skills
- Teammate software
- Critical thinking
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Audit planning
- Process and controls improvement
- Team leadership
- Data analytics
- Corporate governance
- Detailed drafting skills
- Investigations
- Policies and procedures improvement
Accomplishments
- Delivered cost savings and revenue enhancements, achieving an average annual impact of AED 1.2 million by providing actionable recommendations
- Identified significant accounting deviations from International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- Uncovered fraudulent activities, such as intentional duplicate invoicing to a supplier with ties to a payable accountant
- Exposed abuse of the ERP system, where employees were provided unauthorized rewards and compensation beyond their salaries
- Expanded revenue streams by recommending the utilization of unused land, and increasing management fees for property owners
- Served as a forensic and financial disputes expert witness at the courthouse department in Ras Al Khaimah for an eight-month project in 2017
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), NH
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTimeline
Internal Audit Manager
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Audit Manager
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
03.2020 - 05.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
Investment and Development Office (IDO)
01.2013 - 03.2020
Semi-Senior Auditor
KPMG
06.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Yarmouk University
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