Mohannad Abu Zir

Abu Dhabi Police - ADP

• Spearheaded risk assessment initiatives for Abu Dhabi Police, creating and refining risk records for over 100 departments.
• Orchestrated meetings with department owners and operations managers, ensuring thorough risk assessment coverage and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Prepared and presented the annual risk assessment report, contributing valuable insights for strategic decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive three-year internal audit plan, aligning audit activities with organizational goals and priorities.
• Successfully conducted diverse audit tasks across various entities within Abu Dhabi Police, ensuring rigorous evaluations and compliance with established control procedures.
• Assisted in formulating the audit office strategy and compiling periodic reports, including annual and quarterly updates.
• Contributed to the enhancement and updating of internal audit charters, audit committee guidelines, and the operations manual, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and industry best practices.
• Actively participated in follow-up tasks, demonstrating a strong dedication to audit steps' comprehension, continuity, and professional development.

Department Of Finance - DoF (Abu Dhabi)
(Feb, 2022)

• Conducted in-depth risk assessments and actively participated in various audit tasks, encompassing audit reports, follow-up procedures, and process improvements.
• Developed internal audit charters and audit committee charters, contributing to the enhancement of risk management practices and audit protocols.
• Facilitated meetings with operations owners to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and coordinate internal audit operations.
• Led efforts in understanding activity and operational processes, preparing comprehensive matrices of risks and controls, executing fieldwork, and evaluating relevant control procedures.

I was employed at Chalhoub Company for a span of three months, during which time I was an integral member of the intercompany reconciliation team. My primary focus was dedicated to accounts receivable (AR).

Grant Thornton (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

(Dec 2020 - June 2021)

Tax Advisory and External Audit Intern. Tax Advisory Tasks:

•Communication with customers. •Reviewing and checking the tax invoice if it meets UAE tax laws and public clarifications. External Audit Tasks:

• Assess and allocate Ministry of Education expenses and validate methods of spending. • Working on cash and accounts payable and PPE section through my internship. • Visit client sites and talk to different levels of management to understand the business and their needs. • Examine accounts, financial records, and other documentation.