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AHMED JASSIM AL MARRI

Dubai

Summary

Accomplished financial and operational auditor with extensive experience in internal audits, risk assessment, financial analysis, and investigations. Proven ability to implement process improvements, enhance internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Adept at driving organizational excellence and delivering stakeholder value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Audit Manager

Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai
01.2025 - Current
  • Setting strategic objectives to drive enhanced governance, risk management, and operational excellence across all departments
  • Implement a centralized audit methodology tailored to organizational priorities, ensuring a forward-looking and proactive approach to risk management
  • Introduce advanced predictive analytics and machine learning tools to forecast risk trends, transforming decision-making processes and enhancing audit efficiency
  • Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team, delivering insights on emerging risks and aligning audit outcomes with organizational strategies
  • Oversee compliance with global standards and industry best practices, ensuring seamless alignment with regulatory expectations
  • Foster a high-performance team culture by instilling innovation and accountability, empowering the team to exceed performance benchmarks
  • Execute enterprise-wide financial and operational audits to uncover strategic opportunities for cost-saving and process enhancement
  • Oversee fraud risk assessments and act as a primary investigator for complex compliance breaches, presenting actionable resolutions to the audit committee

Associate Manager – Internal Audit

Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered tactical audit planning and execution across core areas such as Legal, Finance, IT, and HR, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational efficiency
  • Focused on mitigating identified risks through actionable audit recommendations and robust internal control measures
  • Designed and implemented department-specific audit plans, emphasizing areas of significant financial or operational impact
  • Led efforts for the adoption of data visualization tools like Power BI, enabling streamlined audit reporting and decision-making processes
  • Partnered with external consultants to enhance audit systems, modernizing audit tools and introducing innovative methodologies
  • Conducted targeted investigations into operational irregularities, proposing remedial actions to ensure compliance and minimize future risk exposure
  • Mentored junior team members to ensure knowledge transfer and consistent professional development within the department

Senior Accountant

Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Managed end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts receivable and payable, fixed assets, and monthly financial closings
  • Automated financial processes, improving efficiency within the finance department using advanced ERP systems
  • Played a pivotal role in preparing annual budgets and monthly management reports
  • Ensured financial accuracy by reconciling bank statements, maintaining fixed asset records, and validating contracts and invoices
  • Collaborated with procurement to ensure proper contract management and alignment with organizational policies

Senior Accountant

Road & Transportation Authority, Dubai
Dubai
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Maintained accurate accounts and monitored collections, achieving improved cash flow management
  • Developed and implemented automated reporting systems, streamlining revenue management processes
  • Conducted periodic reconciliations of general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines
  • Delivered detailed analytical reports on revenue accounts to facilitate data-driven decision-making
  • Liaised with treasury and accounts payable teams to ensure precise database management and expense tracking

Parking Service Inspector

Road & Transportation Authority, Dubai
Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Conducted on-site inspections to ensure regulatory compliance of business permits
  • Facilitated approvals for parking and sidewalk permits, resolving complaints from business owners efficiently
  • Prepared and presented weekly reports on inspections, fines, and customer requests to management
  • Drafted official communications for government sectors and ensured adherence to Dubai’s parking regulations

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Administration (Finance and Banking)

Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College
Dubai
01.2017

Skills

  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
  • Investigative Auditing and Forensic Analysis
  • ERP System Development and Automation
  • Data Visualization and Reporting (Power BI)
  • Application Development (Power Apps)
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Internal Audit Manager

Dubai Future Foundation
01.2025 - Current

Associate Manager – Internal Audit

Dubai Future Foundation
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Accountant

Dubai Future Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2023

Senior Accountant

Road & Transportation Authority, Dubai
01.2017 - 01.2020

Parking Service Inspector

Road & Transportation Authority, Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Administration (Finance and Banking)

Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College
AHMED JASSIM AL MARRI