Talal Khan

Experience

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  Al Neyadi Travel

  May 2013 - Jul 2018

  Executive Accountant

  Responsible for tasks such as Invoicing, Account & Bank Reconciliations, Payroll, Accrual Accounting, and keeping the company’s controls in check as well as dealing with staff complaints and resolving customer related issues.Key Achievements• Managed the accounting and administrative functions of a company that does 10M AED annual turnover.• Implemented a cash recording system that eliminated cash losses.• Advised a 5-person executive team on the financial status of the company and make recommendations for streamlining costs and maximizing revenue.• Prepared clients and staff profitability reports and identified profitable air segments and advised management accordingly.• Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive management.• Maintained cash flow to avoid cash shortages during high seasons.• Implemented controls to detect and prevent opportunities for fraud. Show less

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  Crowe Mak

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2020

  Internal Auditor

  Performed internal audits of asset management and insurance companies operating in Dubai, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). • Managed overall performance of the audit engagement; planning, fieldwork, execution, and reporting. Provided progress reports to senior manager about the ongoing and upcoming assignments using Sage CRM. • Improved anti-money laundering policies and procedures such as client onboarding procedures, risk-based customer due diligence, AML training and awareness, sanctions compliance, KYC responsibility allocation and AML business risk assessment to ensure compliance with regulations. • Improved various aspects of corporate governance and regulatory compliance framework such as, board committees and composition, board remuneration policy, management information available to board members, comprehensiveness of board minutes, CPD requirements, business continuity plan and testing and economic substance regulation. • Performed financial reviews to evaluate the accounting and reporting of financial transactions, including authorizations and receipts, disbursement of funds, asset management process, business forecasts, management reports, and regulatory returns. • Enhanced human resource function by recommending improvements to human resource policies, employee records, and regulatory employee training requirements. • Developed audit programs for corporate governance, compliance, anti-money laundering, human resource, and finance functions in accordance with IIA & UAE regulations to standardize the audit process. • Discussed audit findings with the board and senior management and review the adequacy of the proposed remediation action before issuance of the final report. • Participated in the Firm’s marketing activities and assisted in the development of internal audit proposals. • Trained audit staff in achieving goals and objectives for personal and professional development. Show less

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  Protiviti

  Sept 2020 - now

  Senior Consultant