Bilal D.

Experience

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  Birzeit University

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Project Trainee

  Attended a training program given by the head of finance department with a full description about the operations taking place within the organization using ORACLE software.

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  Ernst & Young

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2012

  ● Led and executed public companies audits (10-k & 10-Q). During which, I supervised audit teams, with responsibility for planning and executing the audit in accordance with U.S.GAAS.● Specialized, with excellence in performance, in challenging jobs and projects that required advanced accounting skills, auditing skills, control testing, and technical reviews. Specifically, I led a team that conducted a merger and acquisition due diligence engagement. We analyzed the financial statements of both banks, produced a report that demonstrated the financial position of both entities and supporting analysis, with excellent coordination to meet reporting deadlines successfully.● Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports for more than 6 large banks, two insurance companies, trading and petrochemical companies, and over 15 Not-For-Profit projects using the U.S.GAAP and IFRS.● Conducted client interviews and led client meetings to facilitate effective and efficient audit planning and execution.● Communicated with clients and proactively sought timely feedback for improvement for maximized client satisfaction.● Compiled and presented audit findings and suggested practical business improvement.● Focused on local and international training courses which concentrated on risk based auditing and Ernst & Young Audit Methodology. This approach is to understand client business, delineate mega and major processes locally and globally, and identify the expected risks within these processes. Show less

  • Audit Senior

    Feb 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Internship

    Nov 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Self-employed

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2015

  CPA Coaching, College Students Coaching

  ● Coached accounting professionals and helped them prepare for the CPA tests. 10 professionals passed the exam because of my services. Also,● Partnered with college students and coached them through different accounting and finance topics in undergraduate and graduate programs.

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  Crowe GHP Horwath

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Audit Senior

  ● Led and executed public companies audits (10-k & 10-Q). During which, I supervised audit teams, with responsibility for planning and executing the audit in accordance with U.S.GAAS.● Performed SOX testing and internal controls for publicly traded companies. I helped management to assess the efficiency of controls in place and their level of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other industry regulations.

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  Hillstone Environmental Partners

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Accounting Senior

  ● Led the year-end audit and worked directly with PWC. Held discussions on complex technical accounting. Also, reviewed the financial statements, and provided solutions that will be best for the fair presentation of the financial statements. ● Supervised the technical accounting review and treatment of industry related transactions by leveraging the accounting experience and research techniques, to help account for specific and complex transactions in accordance to U.S.GAAP.● Led the month-end close process for six subsidiaries and the holding company. I proposed enhancements to the process based on my review where it helped increase the level of efficiency. I helped automating some reports and data. Show less

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  Charles Schwab

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  Manager - Audit

  ● Led audit engagements over the first line, especially Corporate VendorManagement (CVM). We proposed value-add recommendations where it helped the first line to mature and mitigate relevant risks. ● Prepared variance analysis reports to support the reporting decks for board and senior Leadership meetings. ● Completed audit validation of regulators’ issues over the first line. Our validation helped call out any weaknesses in management’s actions proactively and helped minimize regulators’ further criticism. ● Built out the QA function within internal audit. Including but not limited to, reviewing policies and procedures, testing templates. Show less

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  Wells Fargo

  Feb 2019 - now

  Led the retrospective review quality assurance (QA) team within internal audit. Major activities/accomplishments include, but not limited to: ● Led efforts to evolve and build out the QA function to comply with regulators’ expectations, especially SR13-1. Including, but not limited to: QA processes and process maps, QA testing templates, drafting policies and procedures, reporting templates, and data analysis.● Led the QA testing and challenge of internal audit teams through multiple engagements (control testing, issue validation, and retrospective reviews). I led more than 60 QA engagements, while consistently providing value-add results, influencing change, and providing education on quality issues.● Conducted a horizontal analysis of QA results in an effort to identify any emerging risks and propose relevant value-add recommendations. With our current efforts, audit received several regulators’ letters recognizing internal audit’s proactive and enhanced approach.● Proactively communicated QA results to internal audit leadership and engage in decision-making conversations. Show less

  • Executive Director- Internal Audit

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Internal Audit (Enterprise Functions Team)

    Sept 2020 - Oct 2023

  • Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Internal Audit (Quality Assurance)

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2020