Experience

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  Arthur andersen egypt

  Sept 1997 - Jun 2002

  Senior auditor

  Entails Audit and Business Advisory services for various industry clients in Egypt, including international donor agency audits, several agreed upon procedures based due diligence and business valuation engagements.It includes design, production and implementation of accounting systems taking into consideration the integration between the costing and financial accounting.Performance of external and internal business audits for more than 30 clients in tourism and hotels industries, manufacturing, investment, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, advertising, education, and telecommunication.Financial audits and provision specialized training relating to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded projects. Attained extensive experience in depth knowledge of the various accounting and management standards and practices that apply to recipients of grants and international aid agencies.Preparation of the monthly management reporting package.Conversion of the financial statements from the “unified accounting system” to GAAP.Performance of due diligence for the financial statements for a few companies.Preparing projected financial statements including cash flows. Show less

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  Ngo service center- usaid

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2004

  Financial analyst

  Responsible for encouraging grantees to abide by the compliance and reporting terms of their agreements with the NGO Service Center. Support the strengthening of NGOs in financial management and administration by conducting financial assessments, monitoring grantee reporting, performing site visits for compliance review, and providing technical assistance and training.Conduct Pre-Award Financial Reviews through Interviewing potential grantees and prepare finding and recommendations.Provide technical assistance and training to NGOs in budget preparation through Prepareing and delivering trainings in budgeting guidelines and instructions. Evaluate budget revisions/amendments for reasonableness and accuracy.Provide technical assistance and training to NGOs in reporting, compliance, and other matters related to proper financial management and administration and monitors grantee requests for funds and expenditure reporting.Perform site visits to grantees to review expenditures for purposes of meeting the criteria as per agreement terms and applicable USAID requirements. Show less

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  The egyptian ngo support center

  Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

  Financial manager

  The permanent entity mandated by The Result Package Grant Agreement between Arab Republic of Egypt and the United states of America for the NGO Service Center.Responsible for supervising the accounting department, and ensures transparent, efficient, accurate and timely processing of financial information and reporting. Encourages staff and customers compliance with the Center’s, and USAID’s policies and regulations.Ensure accounting system properly captures and processes financial data/transactions.Ensure that proper internal controls are in place and are followed.Review and approve monthly financial reports and reconciliations.Forecast cash flow needs. Monitor actual expenditures versus budget and forecast costs to ensure funding is available to cover anticipated activities and costs.Provide input and guidance on Financial Analyst tools development including organizational assessment instruments; NGO financial capacity assessment tools, applicant budgeting instructions and formats, grantee reporting forms, and site visit/monitoring procedures and reporting.Provide training and technical assistance to encourage excellent knowledge of USAID regulations.Review and provide input /recommendations relating to findings from administration of the Financial Review and the Organizational Assessment tools.Provide oversight in terms of the Center’s compliance with laws of the GOE and consults with the Center’s lawyers on matters in this regard. Show less

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  American university in cairo

  Dec 2005 - Jul 2015

  Responsible for managing, directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the internal audit function in compliance with the rules of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Audit Committee Charter. And responsible for providing independent and objective evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency, and application of operational, financial and other internal controls necessary to accomplish University objectives in compliance with established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and sound business practices. Show less Responsible for maintaining an independent appraisal function of the University by planning and performing audits and conducting comprehensive reviews of the University’s operations and management procedures to determine: (1) the adequacy of the University’s systems of internal control and the degree of compliance; (2) the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial, administrative and academic management; and (3) the degree of compliance with applicable laws and regulations throughout the University offices, departments, and units.Work with management to assess institutional risks and develop annual audit plan and audit accomplishment report. And evaluate institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.Construct and develop audit programs; and audit procedures, test compliance with University policies and procedures, laws and regulations and contractual requirements. Review systems of internal controls, and recommends improvements as necessary. Make oral or written presentations to University at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective action, and suggesting improvements in operations. Appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken of reported audit findings and/or recommendations. Conduct special assignments/investigations and make recommendations for improved controls, operating procedures, and system designs. Plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-term objectives of the Office of Internal Auditing. Coordinate work with external auditors, or any other program reviewers. Test the timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of institutional records and reports. Perform management advisory services and special requests as directed by the University senior management/ administration and perform any other job related duties as assigned. Show less

  • Chief Internal Auditor

    Oct 2008 - Jul 2015

  • Internal Audit Manager

    Dec 2005 - Oct 2008
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  Iwan developments

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

  Head of internal audit

  Add value in governance, risks, and controls to ensure accomplishment of the company objectives in compliance with established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and sound business practices through providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the strength of the control environment by managing, directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the internal audit function in compliance with the rules of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Audit Committee Charter, and by managing and directing the implementation of all aspects of the risk function, including implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, monitor and report risks. Show less

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  Amer group

  Apr 2019 - now

  Chief audit and risk executive

  Add value in governance, risks, and controls to ensure accomplishment of the group objectives through providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the strength of the control environment by managing, directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the internal audit function in compliance with the rules of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Audit Committee Charter, and by managing and directing the implementation of all aspects of the risk function, including implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, monitor and report risks. Show less