Badie Bdourah
Dubai
Summary
As a Certified Internal Auditor, I have consistently supported my clients and companies I worked with toward strategic alignment and growth; by providing comprehensive Internal Audit and Risk Assurance and Consulting services. My expertise spans conducting diverse audits across various industries, from FMCG and Consumer Products, to Logistics & Shipping; Power & Utility and more; where I've placed a strong focus on enriching my wide portfolio of experience, building positive professional relationships and championing continuous development for both, myself and my team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Business Consulting – Internal Audit and Risk
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2020 - Current
- Directed a Group-Level Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan (RBIAP) for a diverse conglomerate in the MENA region that have subsidiaries operating in different industries, including FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Hyper Markets, Medical Supplies Distribution and other industries.
- This led to managing and executing annual Internal Audit assignments for many functions including major ones, such as Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Human Resources across different subsidiaries. I have adeptly managed a team of senior consultants and assistant managers throughout the internal audit assignments.
- Led multiple Internal Audit reviews for a leading FMCG company in KSA, covering end-to end processes including Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Hire to Retire, all while supervising a dedicated team of senior consultants and assistant managers.
- Supervised and led Risk Assessment projects for multiple clients helping their Internal Audit departments in Internal Audit Planning, and formation of Risk-Based Internal Audit Plans. Outcomes of these assessments were instrumental in crafting comprehensive 1-Year and 3-Year Internal Audit Plans.
- Acted as a Second Line of Defense advocate within Risk Management; I was the delivery lead and engagement manager for an ERM implementation engagement of a significant Power & Utility company in KSA, renowned for its expansive reach across the kingdom. I assisted the client in ERM framework implementation, quantifying risk exposures, ensuring complete and accurate risk registers and enhancing risk reporting methodologies. Also, I led ERM online training sessions for +2,000 employees across the organization.
- Led various Internal Audit, Risk Management and Governance engagements across other different industries such as Power and Utilities, Oil & Gas, Logistics & Shipping, Commodities Trading and others. Details of such to be provided upon request.
Regional Internal Audit Manager
Samsung Electronics
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed company-wide Risk Assessment for many business areas within Samsung subsidiary.
- Developed a Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan based on the Risk Assessment.
- Performed detailed Internal Audit reviews over major areas such as Sales, Marketing (ATL / BTL), Retail Operations, Finance and other areas.
- Led a process restructuring consulting engagement, for one of the Marketing BTL processes.
- ► Conducted special highly confidential, forensic audits based on management's requests.
- ► Assisted management in setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for several departments and involve in setting up their monitoring activities.
- ► Participated and contributed in Task Force Teams (TFT) with other personnel from different departments, to formulate ideas needed in change management and the enhancement of organizational environment.
Regional Internal Auditor – MENA
Del Monte Fresh Produce
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed Internal Audit reviews for several business functions such as Sales & Marketing, Production and Distribution of FMCG products (Fresh Produce) across the MENA region.
- Performed Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX) testing for Finance and Accounting function.
- Assisted External Auditors in performing year-end review (100-hour assistance)
Assistant Manager – MENA Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Follow Up at a leading telecommunication company in Riyadh for several business functions such as Finance, Budgeting, Payroll and Sites Health and Safety
- Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Finance Department at a large Power & Utility organization in Riyadh
Senior Internal Auditor
Aramex International LTD
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and monitored individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Internal Audit department.
- Performed and led Internal Audit reviews over functions in several areas such as Finance & Accounting, Procurement, Fleet Management, Logistics and Warehousing, Shipping, Human Resources, Customer Service and other support functions; covering over 40 Aramex stations globally, in different locations within the network.
- Assisted the Head of Internal Audit and Internal Audit Managers in conducting Risk Assessments and preparing the annual Internal Audit Plan.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia01.2010
Bachelor Degree (B.A) - Finance
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan01.2008
Skills
Core Competencies:
- Internal Audit Reviews
- Risk Assessment & Internal Audit Planning
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Internal Controls
Technical Skills:
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Data Analytics & Big Data
- Performance Monitoring
Process-Specific Skills:
- Finance & Accounting
- Procurement
- Retail Operations
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Fleet Management
- Sales & Marketing
Leadership & Management Skills:
- Coaching & Leadership
- Team Development
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certificate on December 2019.
- Foundational Financial Accounting Certification (FFAC) from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
- Presentation Skills for Managers.
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) Trainings.
- Advanced Business Communication Training.
- Paradigm Shift – a 3-day online seminar for self-development by Proctor Gallagher Institute.
- Thinking into Results – A Proctor Gallagher Institute's 24-week program. This program covers the principles of success for companies and individuals.
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Manager, Business Consulting – Internal Audit and Risk
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2020 - Current
Regional Internal Audit Manager
Samsung Electronics
02.2017 - 12.2019
Regional Internal Auditor – MENA
Del Monte Fresh Produce
08.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager – MENA Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
08.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Internal Auditor
Aramex International LTD
05.2011 - 07.2015
MBA - Business Administration
UCSI University
Bachelor Degree (B.A) - Finance
University of Jordan
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