Abdul Wahid CFE,CIA,CA(Intermediate)

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2008

  External Auditor

  engaged in external audits

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  Mohammad Omar Bin Haider (MOBH) Holding Group

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

  Internal Auditor

  Internal Audits of 4 & 5 star hotel properties

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  Abjar Hotels International LLC

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2021

  Heading the Internal Controls Function of the Hospitality section. Identifying the risks, suggesting and implementing controls, policies and procedures according to the priorities and risk classification Coordinating with the hotel Director of Finance in all functions and acting as a link between all departments to work towards better controls framework, improving work efficiency and become more effective Assess the status of controls implementation, identifying gaps and taking remedial measures Ensuring compliance of Group Policies and Control Procedures Analysis of financial information, KPIs, forecast, budgets and actual results Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Audit Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Senior Internal Auditor

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Internal Auditor

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Habtoor Hospitality

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

  Group Internal Auditor

  Carry out audit procedures for all the areas assigned by the Manager – Internal Audit in accordance with internal audit policies & procedures and internal audit methodology· Assist the Director – Internal Audit on any special assignments/ audits, as and when requested to do so· Assist the Director in identifying key risks and control weaknesses in the assigned audit areas and recommend corrective actions to mitigate the risks/ address the control weaknesses· Document all working papers in accordance with the approved Internal Audit methodology and as per Internal Audit templates· Draft reports for the audited areas which include observation/ risk or business impact and internal audit recommendations.Conduct follow up audits to ensure that internal audit recommendations have been implemented. Show less

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  Kleindienst Group

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  Senior Internal Auditor
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  Action Hotels Company

  Apr 2024 - now

  Internal Auditor-Hospitality