JAWSAN MOHAMMED
Dubai
Summary
Focused Internal Auditor promoting a career spent preparing internal audit documentation and reports. Highly skilled in generally accepted accounting principles and auditing business operations. Well-versed in initiating and implementing auditing systems and evaluating internal controls of accounting functions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor - Operational & Financial
Grand Stores LLC.
Dubai
08.2022 - Current
- To perform and issue quarterly audit reports covering every aspect of finance including AR, AP, Expenses, FA, Inventories, Petty Cash to ensure records with accounting standards
- To conduct and issue quarterly reports covering all the commercial departments including warehouse and service centre to ensure operational efficiency with established internal controls and procedures
- To perform spot audit to the outlets involving cash, sales, exchange, refund, discount and inventory security procedures
- To develop the assigned audit plan including scope and objectives of the audit and audit procedures
- To carry out tests, evaluate the results and draw conclusions, and discuss with audit manager
- To draft the audit recommendations to improve the management performance.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed audit programs and internal control systems to identify areas of risk.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Evaluated existing accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
- Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
- Investigated complaints from employees related to financial irregularities or misappropriation of funds.
- Maintained a database of all completed audits and their results.
Income & Compliance Auditor
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. (JSI)
Abu Dhabi
07.2021 - 08.2022
- To ascertain that all daily revenues received by the property are properly recorded
- To make sure that all the night reports are reviewed by the revenue and room departments
- To verify the complimentary and house use reports and forward to DOF and GM's review
- To examine the rebates, voids, and discounts signed by the authorized person and take appropriate action against incomplete backups
- Investigation of overage/ shortage cash reports and complete the General Cashier's Summary
- Spot-check for the house fund given to FO and F&B departments
- To make sure daily compliance dashboards are prepared and circulated to the management and take appropriate actions
- To prepare the management packs and distribute to the management's approval
- To check and review the backups for internal control checklist sent by Corporate Office quarterly basis.
- Reviewed internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Internal Auditor
Berendina Co.
Colombo
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Perform operational and finance related audits on all the branches of the company and reporting to board of directors
- Engage on an internal audit, governance, compliance and risk management
- Develop working papers evidencing performance of all audit works
- Prepare reports of audit and investigate findings, related risks, causes and recommendation in an efficient, timely concise manner
- Conduct follow-up activities to make sure audit findings are resolved
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Identified potential fraud risks and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary information.
- Participated in special projects such as cost reduction initiatives, operational assessments.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Reported on internal controls recommendations to Directors.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Accountant
Berendina Development Services (Gte) Ltd
Colombo
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Work closely with team members to assist with the month end close.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, annual tax returns, and financial statements
- Maintain accounting controls with the policies and procedures
- Assist in making Ad hoc financial reports.
Audit Trainee
Ernst & Young
Colombo
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Reviewed financial documents, such as account statements and invoices, to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted senior to draft reports summarizing the results of audit examinations.
- Assisted senior auditors in preparing presentations on audit findings.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to obtain an understanding of internal control systems.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss their accounting needs and objectives.
- Evaluated the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting processes.
Education
Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA) UK -
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA) London, United Kingdom01-2021
Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) UK -
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA) London, United Kingdom01-2021
BA (Hons) International Business & Finance -
University of The West of Scotland
(UWS) Scotland, United Kingdom01-2020
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) -
Association of Accounting Technicians
Colombo, Sri Lanka01-2013
Certified Internal Auditor (In Progress) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
(CIA) USASkills
- Risk-Based Auditing
- Effective Teamwork
- Presentation Preparation
- Internal Communication Strategies
- Compliance Monitoring
- Report Generation
- Daily Audits
- Auditing Assignments
- Annual Audit Plans
- Internal Audit Administration
Personal Summary
Date of Birth: 10th Jan 1994
Marital Status: Married
Passport: N8825944
Visa Status: Residence Visa
Other Qualifications
- Diploma in Computerized Accounting Packages
- Diploma in English
- Diploma in Computer Studies
- Diploma in MS Office
- Certificate of Shorthand Fast Typing
References
Reference available on request
Timeline
Internal Auditor - Operational & Financial
Grand Stores LLC.
08.2022 - Current
Income & Compliance Auditor
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. (JSI)
07.2021 - 08.2022
Internal Auditor
Berendina Co.
01.2019 - 03.2021
Accountant
Berendina Development Services (Gte) Ltd
09.2016 - 12.2018
Audit Trainee
Ernst & Young
08.2015 - 07.2016
Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA) UK -
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) UK -
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
BA (Hons) International Business & Finance -
University of The West of Scotland
Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT) -
Association of Accounting Technicians
Certified Internal Auditor (In Progress) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
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