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Salma Alattas

Salma Alattas

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Dynamic Certified Compliance Professional with a proven track record at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and extensive experience in internal audit, revenue management, and regulatory reforms. Excelled in transforming financial and operational practices, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and driving business strategy. Skilled in project management and benchmarking, consistently delivering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Revenue Specialist

Department of Municipalities and Transport
Abu Dhabi
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided financial oversight and reported revenue performance across affiliates, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Calculated costs for new services, and facilitated approvals with DoF.
  • Managed service transitions between entities, ensuring compliance with DoF regulations
  • Ensured financial reporting accuracy and provided data-driven insights to senior management

Internal Audit Supervisor

Department of Municipalities and Transport
Abu Dhabi
06.2019 - 11.2024
  • Managed and Conducted internal audits across multiple entities, including affiliates
  • Evaluated governance, financial and regulatory controls, and risk management practices
  • Recommended process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
  • Managed third-party audit providers and enhanced multiple types of risk controls

Senior Consultant (Secondment)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Abu Dhabi
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Implemented regulatory reforms and service restructuring for Abu Dhabi entities
  • Led business readiness projects for TAQA subsidiaries (AADC & ADDC)
  • Contributed to the establishment of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council

Senior Internal Auditor

Al Hilal Bank
Abu Dhabi
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conducted branch audits & operational reviews, improving efficiency
  • Recommended compliance strategies, optimizing financial operations

Senior Internal Auditor

Etihad Airways Group
Abu Dhabi
12.2013 - 08.2018
  • Led financial, operational, and revenue audits across business units
  • Provided governance support and audit committee reporting
  • Conducted in-depth audits for HR, finance, and ancillary services

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Compliance Professional

International Academy of Business And Financial M.
01-2019

MBA - Business Administration

Abu Dhabi University
01.2018

BBA - Finance

Zayed University
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12-2016

Skills

  • Certified Compliance Professional
  • Internal Audit
  • Revenue Management
  • Regulatory Reforms
  • Project Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Benchmarking
  • Business Strategy
  • Transformation
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

Revenue Specialist

Department of Municipalities and Transport
11.2024 - Current

Senior Consultant (Secondment)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
04.2022 - 10.2022

Internal Audit Supervisor

Department of Municipalities and Transport
06.2019 - 11.2024

Senior Internal Auditor

Al Hilal Bank
09.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Internal Auditor

Etihad Airways Group
12.2013 - 08.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Compliance Professional

International Academy of Business And Financial M.

MBA - Business Administration

Abu Dhabi University

BBA - Finance

Zayed University
Salma Alattas