Ahmed AlSulimani MSc Finance CIA CFE

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

  Responsibilities:- Proficiently managed auditing and preparation of financial statements for portfolio of multi-million-dollar corporations- Worked on various audits including manufacturing, chemical and commodity trading companiesAchievement:~ Promoted from Audit Staff III within one year, out of 15 employees only two were promoted

  • Audit Staff II

    Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Audit Staff III

    Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
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  Banque Saudi Fransi

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  Credit Analyst

  Major Achievement:~ Brought in a new company worth $100 Million in sales to provide credit facilities~ Supported a portfolio worth $1 billion of credit facilities

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  Alsalam Aircraft Company

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  Internal Audit Supervisor

  Responsibilities:- Improved internal controls of the company by proactively participating in establishing the Internal Audit Department- Prepared annual audit plans and audit accomplishment reports, found internal control discrepancies in some departments and worked with department heads in rectifying them- Received acknowledgement for successfully conducting a two-day workshop on “finance for managers” to more than 20 employees including vice presidents

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  TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company)

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2020

  Responsibilities: - Defined and developed strategy for audit department that helped maximize output quality by communicating suggestions for required changes. Contributed to the risk assessment model for the long-term audit plan- Successfully led multiple field audits – corporate governance, finance, operations, supply chain and human resources. Reviewed operational processes of relevant departments for compliance with financial guidelinesMajor Achievements: ~ Received acknowledgement for delivering proactive participation in establishing the audit department that improved the internal controls and supported efficient business operations~ Achieved promotion after effectively rendering services as ‘Internal Audit Manager’ from August 2013 – April 2018 Show less

  • Senior Manager Internal Audit

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Internal Audit Supervisor

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2020
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  INSEAD Alumni Association

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

  Executive Committee Member
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  Dammam Airports Company (DACO)

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Internal Audit & Risk Director

  Responsibilities:- Strategically prepared and implemented systematic approach to develop and maintain risk-based audit plans to assess, report and suggest improvements for company’s key operational and finance activities and internal controls- Implemented best practices in governance and objectively assessed adequacy of governance and management of existing risk controls- Identified and assisted in documenting existing internal disclosure controls, implementing and documenting new internal controls - Established internal monitoring functions to audit the company’s compliance with internal controlsMajor Achievements: ~ Successfully led transformation of an internal audit function that executed an internal audit strategy that aligned with business requirements & achieved significant organizational growth ~ Received acknowledgement for supporting Board Audit Committee with consultations for risk model development, account monitoring techniques, quantitative financial analysis & potential risk management programs~ Established an effective internal audit department by designing a methodology for internal audit activities Show less

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  Saudi Anti-Fraud Association

  Feb 2021 - Sept 2021

  Chief Executive Officer
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  TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company)

  Jul 2021 - May 2023

  Group Risk Director/Acting Compliance Officer

  Responsibilities:- Developing strategic roadmap for governance, risk & compliance. Analyzing current risks, identifying potential risks and presenting reports that reflect audit’s results and documentation process- Leading identification, communication, measurement and management of company-wide risks; designing and developing an overall risk management process for the organization’ performing risk evaluation to identify risk handling patterns Major Achievements: ~ Established compliance function with the development of a governance model for compliance~ Enhanced the risk function with the development of a risk governance model ~ Developed a group Delegation of Authority Show less

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  Tanmiah Food Company

  May 2023 - now

  Group Chief Audit Officer