Zaid Hamdan
Amman
Summary
A highly passionate, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Senior Risk Advisory Consultant with proven expertise in Internal Audit, Policy and Procedure Development, Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Control Evaluation & Testing. Equipped with extensive knowledge of IIA Standards, I have successfully led and executed numerous internal audit engagements across diverse sectors, including retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and the public sector. Skilled in identifying risks, developing tailored risk registers, and implementing effective controls, I bring a proactive approach to improving organizational resilience and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Risk Consultant
PwC
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted multiple internal audit engagements across retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and public sector clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assessed operational, financial, and compliance risks, recommending strategic controls to mitigate key risks.
- Developed risk registers, audit plans, and governance frameworks tailored to client-specific needs, enhancing organizational risk management.
- Conducted risk-based audits on key business areas, including procurement, finance, and operations, resulting in actionable improvement plans.
- Presented audit findings and recommendations to senior management and client stakeholders, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Experienced Associate - Risk Assurance
PwC
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed a comprehensive procedures manual with detailed flowcharts to streamline processes and ensure transparency and consistency in operations for a government entity in Qatar
- Established and documented the Delegation of Authority Matrix to enhance organizational efficiency for a government entity in Qatar
- Drafted an Internal Audit Charter to define the scope, responsibilities, and objectives of the internal audit function, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices
- Designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Administrative and Human Resources functions, streamlining processes and ensuring consistency in administrative and HR operations
- Reviewed and updated Budgeting Policy to meet international accounting standards, improving financial reporting accuracy and transparency.
Risk Consultant
Al Dar International Governance Consultancy
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Analyzing design of clients operational processes and control
- Conduct process understanding sessions with key personal in the business units
- Perform CRSA to analyze the design of Enterprise Risk Management framework including testing effectiveness of control to identify gap and provide recommendations as a part of Risk management engagement
- Develop risk based internal audit programs where the main focus is to test if the key controls are working as intended
- Perform analytical tests on clients' key controls
- Conduct demos on the company's GRC and internal audit system
- Perform regulation analysis for clients compliance and AML business units in order to gauge the level of BU compliance with these regulations
External Audit Intern
Deloitte
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Contacting clients for audit evidence
- Performing test of details for revenue, expense, cash AR and AP accounts
- Performing analytical procedures on line items
- Checking the accuracy of the audit evidence received and attaching it to each test.
Education
Bachelor in Accounting -
Princess Sumaya University Of Technology
07.2021
Skills
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Control Testing
- Regulations Knowledge
- Internal Audit
- Corporate Governance
- Risk Assessment
Certification
Certified Operational Risk Executive (CORE)
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Senior Risk Consultant
PwC
06.2024 - Current
Experienced Associate - Risk Assurance
PwC
08.2023 - 06.2024
Risk Consultant
Al Dar International Governance Consultancy
07.2022 - 07.2023
External Audit Intern
Deloitte
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor in Accounting -
Princess Sumaya University Of Technology
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