Profile summary
Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of experience in financial audit, ESG assurance, and sustainability advisory, combining deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset. Proven track record in leading high-impact engagements for major listed and multinational clients, managing multi-billion-dirham portfolios, and influencing Board-level decisions.
Wardah brings more than just executional depth—she is an established voice in the regional ESG and financial reporting space. Her ability to translate complex regulatory expectations into practical, scalable solutions has made her a go-to resource not just for clients, but internally within KPMG’s Learning & Development and Department of Professional Practice (DPP) teams.
Key strengths
- Leadership of ESG assurance & audit across large listed groups;
- Expertise in IFRS, ISA, GRI, IFRS S2, ISAE 3000/3410, and the GHG Protocol;
- Contributor to audit methodology design and technical consultations;
- Skilled facilitator and speaker on sustainability and climate risk;
- Experience with cross-border teams, client expansion, and cost efficiency; and
- Strong mentoring background and hands-on L&D program contributor.
A high-performing leader who joined the firm as a Senior Associate and earned two promotions within five years. Wardah has led core audit and assurance engagements for companies such as Aramex, Aldar, ENBD, ENOC, and DEWA.
Notable Contributions:
- Managed portfolios totaling over AED 10 billion across sectors
- Secured new ESG business contributing to a 20% revenue increase
- Developed a financial and ESG analysis tool that cut delivery time by 50%
- Designed and implemented a shared-services audit model, reducing client costs by 40%
- Presented findings to CFOs, Boards, and Audit Committees
Cross-Department Leadership:
- Learning & Development: Led IFRS bootcamps and workshops
- Supported on technical ESG assurance guidance and consultations
- Public Engagements: Moderator and speaker on climate risk and Scope 3 data assurance
Team leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Decision-making