Nooruddin Husain FCA, CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE

Experience

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  Mukadam & Associates

  Jun 2000 - Feb 2005

  Conducted Statutory and Tax Audit preparing Financial Statement and audit report under the Indian Laws and accounting frameworks of Listed Companies and Private Limited Companies.Conducted Internal Audit of Service based, Manufacturing companies and Banks and Credit Co-operative Societies.

  • Audit Incharge

    Nov 2003 - Feb 2005

  • Auditor

    Jun 2000 - Oct 2003
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  Deloitte

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

  Assistant Manager

  Evaluating Internal Controls and Risk Assessment over Financial Reporting for Hindustan Lever Ltd. (Unilever India) and Unilever Taiwan Ltd. as a part of Unilever SOX Assignment.Setting of internal controls through establishing management information system.Financial Due Diligence on a Pharmaceutical Company for one of the premier Financial Institution (CITI Bank N.A.).Project appraisal for various clients to negotiate loan from financial institutions.

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  KPMG Lower Gulf

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2017

  Manager

  Conducted various audit assignments for various sector organizations (retail, trading, manufacturing,oil and gas, construction) by leading audit team, setting strategies and objectives for the team, organizing work, functioning and meeting strict deadlines. Also, proven effective in assessing accuracy of financial records, determining effectiveness of internal controls including efficiency of operations and suggesting corrective measures for non-compliance. Also a strategic thinker who can contribute significantly in core business activities and strategy building. Well versed with Microsoft Applications, ERP & other financial and business software.Proficient in handling all financial operations as well as preparing Annual Budgets, Business Plans, Internal Projections. Strong qualifications in general management, business planning & staff development. An effective leader with excellent communication, analytical, team building and relationship management skills.Industries covered:Construction; contracting, machinery and electrical equipment Sector;Food and beverage industries;Manufacturing and consumer products;Industrial chemical and paint manufacturer;Real estate development;Fashion industries;Information Technology Sector;Aviation and shipping Sector. Show less

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  Masafi LLC

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  Head of Internal Audit

  Masafi is a leading brand in drinking water segment in the UAE and well established in GCC region since its inception in 1977. Manufacturing and processing units based in the UAE and Oman which cater beverage and non-beverage products ranging from drinking water, flavored water, juices, tissues, wet wipes, etc. with an employee strength of more than 3,250.Reporting to: The Chairman (H.E. Mr. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair) and Board of DirectorsKey responsibilities include Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance and Fraud Investigations primarily described as follows:Managing the in-house Internal Audit Function independentlyConducting Annual risk assessment to develop the Risk Based Internal Audit Plan based on Risk register which is developed in line with Enterprise Risk Management and COSO FrameworkReview of audit work and finalization of audit reports and presenting the same to the Company’s Management (for concurrence and acceptance sign off) and BoardGuidance to internal audit staff in conducting financial and operational audits and other audit related techniquesFollowing up with process owners and senior management to ensure timely implementation of highlighted and agreed recommendationsReview of the Standard Operating Policies and procedures and authority matrix (DOA)Conducting internal quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)Conducting fraud Investigation and liaise with lawyer for action (if required)Lead the KPIs development process for each departmentAchievementsDeveloped and implemented risk based annual audit plan;Value addition by cost saving, revenue generation opportunities and plugging financial leakages in various operational areas;Formulated and implemented Standard Operating Policies and procedures across the Organization;Conducted fraud awareness training at various levels. Show less

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  Darwish Holding

  Mar 2020 - now

  Darwish Holding featured in Forbes Top 100 Arab Family Businesses consecutively for the year 2023 and 2024, founded in the year 1900 is a leading and prominent business empire in Qatar and in the GCC at large. Group has diversified business interests across spectrum of industries including Consumer products, Distribution, Retail, Investment, Real estate, Malls and Technology. Featuring more than 1,000 employees representing over 800 prominent international brands.Luxury Fashion Retail and Distributorship (Watches, Jewelry, Clothing & Cosmetic & Fragrance (C&F)): Fifty One East (luxury fashion departmental store) and number of Mono Brand stores for Rolex, Chanel, Tudor, Boucheron, Givenchy, Dior, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Paco Rabanne, Versace, Pandora, Parker, Clarks, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Kerastase, Cosmaline and many others.Technology Distributorship and Retail: Apple, Sony, Bose, Bosch, Bang & Olufsen, Devialet, Yamaha, Hisense, BenQ, Ricoh, Casio and many others.Mall: Lagoona Mall is ideally located near the iconic Zig Zag Towers in the affluent West Bay community, Lagoona Mall has an attractive affluent shopper base.Featured in Forbes Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2023 and 2024https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/top-100-arab-family-businesses-2023/darwish-holding/https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/top-100-arab-family-businesses-2024/darwish-holding/Reporting to: Shareholder & The Chairman: Mr. Bader Darwish and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities include Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance and Fraud Investigations. Show less

  • Chief Audit Executive

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Head of Internal Audit

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2022