Assim Mohammed AbdulQadir Alkhajeh
Director
Sharjah,U.A.E.
Summary
Demonstrated ability in leadership, focusing on people management and strategic planning. Skilled in creating a positive workplace environment and boosting employee engagement. Equipped to apply advanced communication and conflict resolution techniques in a Director position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director – HR Information Department
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
Dubai
05.2016 - 11.2025
- Provide information to decision-makers such as studies and researches for the development of human resources practices and applications in Dubai government as well as supporting electronic and smart transformation of activities and applications for Government Human Resources.
- Leading the Following sub-units:
- Human Resources Information and Smart Transformation Center
- Main role: to manage and analyze human resources data in the Government of Dubai within the electronic and smart systems
- Human Resources Innovation and Research Center
- Main role: to prepare studies and research on the development of human resources practices and regulations in the Government of Dubai
- Other responsibilities include managing strategic and operational teams like “Updating DGHR Strategy”, “Implementation of Information Security Regulation”, and “Open Data”. Also, leading and following up with internal excellence teams for the purpose of participation in Dubai Government Excellence Program DGEP.
Director – HR Governance & Excellence Department
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
Dubai
12.2015 - 04.2016
- In addition to Head of HR Audit section role, I have been assigned the responsibility of a director to look after the Excellence section and manage all related projects and assignments.
Head of HR Audit section
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
Dubai
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Head of Government HR Audit Section under the Humane Resources Governance & Excellence Department of DGHR.
- Coordinate with DGHR management and an external consultant in setting up the audit function of DGHR and HR governance framework. Subsequently to lead the audit team who will be responsible of auditing all Dubai Government Departments (currently around 42 departments) and ensure proper HR governance are implemented.
- Meanwhile I manage and lead HR audit section and perform HR review over Dubai government department to ensure their compliance with Dubai 2006 law no. (27) For managing Human Resources. Other responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develop and implement the HR audit plans for Dubai Government and provide periodical reports to Management
- Manage the review function on Dubai Government Entities’ compliance to Laws and regulations
- Manage the review function at DGHR and ensure that reviews and reports are timely and accurate
- Manage the review of Dubai Government Organizational Structures in coordination with Policies and Programs Department
- Manage the review of Dubai Government Workforce Budgets and their compliance in coordination with Policies and Programs Department and Department of Finance
- Manage the review function on Dubai Government Entities’ compliance to the Strategic Plan and its implementation
Senior Auditor
Dubai Airports
Dubai
09.2006 - 02.2012
- Supervise, plan and execute various financial, operational, performance and compliance audits in accordance with accepted professional standards. Framework includes all Dubai Civil Aviation units as well as its subsidiary companies like Airport Hotel and Dubai Duty Free.
- Job responsibilities:
- Establish audit objectives and develop audit programs, including time estimates, plan of work and steps necessary to collect data and document findings.
- Undertake and develop a work plan for assignments and identify main tasks and likely duration, together with the contribution to be made by team members.
- Identify, document, and map business processes and internal controls of applicable financial and operational areas per the scope of the audit.
- Evaluate and monitor the implementation of corrective actions proposed by the Internal Audit Department.
- Assist management to compile reports to the Audit Committee on the policies, programs and activities of the department.
- Accurately document work performed, audit observations and conclusions in accordance with work paper documentation standards.
- Provide timely, high quality customer service that meets or exceeds expectations and monitor satisfaction.
- Under the general direction of the manager, provide guidance, supervision and support to audit staff. Monitor and report on the productivity of the staff and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment.
Operations Manager (Management Trainee)
Emirates Airline
Dubai
11.2003 - 08.2005
- Working as per a National Development Plan to fill a position of Out Station Airport Services Manager Responsible for implementing Emirates airline procedures and manage staff & activities (e.g. Check In, Boarding, Baggage, Aircraft Schedules …est.) in any out station airport that Emirates Airline flies to.
Financial Accountant (Deputy Head of Financial Accounts)
Etisalat – (Abu Dhabi Branch)
Abu Dhabi
11.1999 - 10.2003
- Responsible for the overall operation and control of bank accounts, cash, payphone and smart/prepaid/Wasel cards sections, nominal ledger, payroll, purchase payments and the contracts payments of Financial Accounts in Etisalat Abu Dhabi Branch and the safe custody of cash and cards. This involves ensuring that all accounting procedures and control measures are strictly adhered to.
Education
Young Leaders Program -
Mohamed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development
12.2014 - 12.2015
Kawader Audit program - undefined
Financial Audit Department of Government of Dubai
10.2010 - 02.2011
Internal & External courses - Auditing and Enterprise Risk Management
01.2006 - 01.2011
Internal courses - Customer Services related to Aviation industry & Airport Services
Emirates Aviation College
01.2003 - 01.2005
Internal courses - Accounting, Quality, Customer Services
Etisalat Academy
01.2000 - 01.2003
Higher National Diploma program - Financial Services & Banking
Higher Colleges of Technology
Dubai 01.1996 - 01.1999
High School Certificate - Science
Al Orooba Secondary School
Sharjah 01.1995 - 01.1995
Skills
- Operating systems: Windows and macOS
- Software proficiency: MS Office and Oracle
- Knowledge of employment legislation
- HR software expertise
- Financial budgeting
- HR metrics analysis
- HR systems implementation
- Performance appraisal design
- Risk assessment techniques
- Performance monitoring
- Compliance oversight
- Performance management
- Analytical skills
- Operational planning
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director – HR Information Department
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
05.2016 - 11.2025
Director – HR Governance & Excellence Department
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
12.2015 - 04.2016
Young Leaders Program -
Mohamed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development
12.2014 - 12.2015
Head of HR Audit section
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)
02.2012 - 11.2015
Kawader Audit program - undefined
Financial Audit Department of Government of Dubai
10.2010 - 02.2011
Senior Auditor
Dubai Airports
09.2006 - 02.2012
Internal & External courses - Auditing and Enterprise Risk Management
01.2006 - 01.2011
Operations Manager (Management Trainee)
Emirates Airline
11.2003 - 08.2005
Internal courses - Customer Services related to Aviation industry & Airport Services
Emirates Aviation College
01.2003 - 01.2005
Internal courses - Accounting, Quality, Customer Services
Etisalat Academy
01.2000 - 01.2003
Financial Accountant (Deputy Head of Financial Accounts)
Etisalat – (Abu Dhabi Branch)
11.1999 - 10.2003
Higher National Diploma program - Financial Services & Banking
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.1996 - 01.1999
High School Certificate - Science
Al Orooba Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1995