Afra Albalooshi
Auditor
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.Attentive to details and confident in dealing with large and complex data.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Auditor
Government And Non-Profit Entities Diroctorate
1 2021 - Current
- Performing financial audit work relating to the examination of controls, Financial Statements verification and financial analysis for numerous government entities
- Providing assurance and consulting services to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance to help an organization in achieving its objectives
- Carrying out Performance audit concerning appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed and results are consistent with established objectives
- Ensuring that administrative decisions and procedures are being applied in accordance with the effective laws and regulations.
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation. (Procurement)
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai. (Revenue)
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (Human Resource)
- Dubai Corporation For Ambulance Services (Procurement – Operation)
- The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (Human Recures)
- Dubai Municipality (Budget – Operation - Contract Management)
- Dubai Court (Budget – Procurement)
- Dubai Culture Authority – (Budget – Expanses – Procurement)
Auditor
Port And Free-zone Directorate
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Reduced the risk of fraud by implementing effective internal controls and monitoring systems.
- Queen Elisabeth Hotel. (Operation – Revenue – payable – petty cash)
- Dp World (Port operation – Leasing – procurement)
- Dubai Culture (Payroll – Human Resource – Custom operation – Inspection section – Receivable)
- Capital Project (Medan – Expo2020)
- JAFZA, Jabal Ali Free Zone Authority. (Contracts)
Associate Auditor
Port and Free-zone Directorate
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Continuously improved personal knowledge and skills in auditing through participation in training programs, industry conferences, and pursuit of relevant certifications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry regulations, keeping clients informed and ensuring timely compliance with new requirements.
- Dp World. (COSO – Internal Control – Governance)
- Department of Planning and Development – Trakhees. (Operation – Receivable)
- Dubai Custom. (Human Resource)
- Kwader program.
Finance Internship Trainee
Finance Department
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Developing Accounting experiences Accounting learning skills
- Teamwork development.
- Supported senior finance professionals in analyzing investment opportunities and assessing potential risks.
- Monitored financial performance indicators, identifying trends and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted regular reviews of budget vs actuals analysis reports, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Undergraduate Development Programme
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Management trainee programme
- Develop banking professionals
- Management and leadership capabilities
- Customer service training and presentation skills.
- Applied academic learnings to real-world scenarios through hands-on experience working on diverse projects under tight deadlines.
- Implemented experiential learning opportunities
Education
Preparing For The Qualification of Certified Internal Audit - CIA
The Institute Of Internal Auditors
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 04.2024 - Current
Bachelor in College of Business - Specializing in Business Accounting
Zayed University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 06.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
Process evaluations
Audit reporting
Time Management
Team Builder
Data Analytics
Risk Management
Affiliations
The Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA
Roles And Responsibilities
- Participating in Determine the audit scope and develop Annual Risk Based Audit Plans at all stages.
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document the process.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
- Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
Activities
Young Entrepreneur Competition In charge of “Shopping Time” booth, 04/2011, 04/2011, Promoting the commodity.
Communicated with different buyers, also built a good relationship with other shops and customers.
Making a budget sheet, adjustment and responsible for the shop money
Job Propose
performing financial audit work relating to the examination of controls, Financial Statements verification and financial analysis for numerous government entities.
Providing assurance and consulting services to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance to help an organization in achieving its objectives.
Carrying out Performance audit concerning appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed and results are consistent with established objectives.
Ensuring that administrative decisions and procedures are being applied in accordance with the effective laws and regulations.
References
Available upon request
Training
- CIA Courses.
- Training with Dubai Digital: Accounts Receivable System
- Accounts Payable System
- Human Resources & Payroll for Auditors
- Human Resources Management System
- Purchasing for Auditors
- Audit Report Writing Skills
- Procurement law No.12\2020
- Power BI
- International Standards on Auditing.
- Data Analysis.
- Information Systems Auditing.
- Legal and Authority of Financial Audit Department.
- Respective Dubai Government laws such a procurement laws, Human resource law.
- Fundamentals of Risk Management and Internal Control.
- Account Receivable management.
- Capital Project (Scheduling).
- Performance Audit.
- IFRS.
- ACFE.
- RIMS Risk Forum.
- Risk Based audit planning.
- Introduction to ISA.
Additional Information
Training courses
· CIA Courses.
· Training with Dubai Digital:
- Accounts Receivable System
- Accounts Payable System
- Human Resources & Payroll for Auditors
- Human Resources Management System
- Purchasing for Auditors
· Audit Report Writing Skills
· Procurement law No.12\2020
· Power BI
· International Standards on Auditing.
· Data Analysis.
· Information Systems Auditing.
· Legal and Authority of Financial Audit Department.
· Respective Dubai Government laws such a procurement laws, Human resource law.
· Fundamentals of Risk Management and Internal Control.
· Account Receivable management.
· Capital Project (Scheduling).
· Performance Audit.
· IFRS.
· ACFE.
· RIMS Risk Forum.
· Risk Based audit planning.
· Introduction to ISA.
Professinal Membership
The Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA.
Timeline
Preparing For The Qualification of Certified Internal Audit - CIA
The Institute Of Internal Auditors
04.2024 - Current
Auditor
Port And Free-zone Directorate
04.2018 - 12.2020
Associate Auditor
Port and Free-zone Directorate
11.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor in College of Business - Specializing in Business Accounting
Zayed University
06.2015 - 05.2015
Finance Internship Trainee
Finance Department
02.2015 - 04.2015
Undergraduate Student Intern
Undergraduate Development Programme
01.2013 - 11.2013
Auditor
Government And Non-Profit Entities Diroctorate
1 2021 - Current
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