Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Highly motivated bank operations, Finance, accounting, and internal auditing with 12+ years’ successful experience in analyzing integral organizational decisions and implementing procedures to improve various financial and organizational processes. Track record of preparing organizational budgets by relying on programmatic expertise to independently develop and oversee accounts. Competent at reviewing and producing financial data by research and data analysis and preparing complex financial reports by manipulating complex data query tools. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain accounting record-keeping systems and procedures for tracking remedial measures. I have over +10 years of banking experience, including 4.5 years in operations, where I managed distribution, customer service, human resources, and sales. I have a Master of Business Administration from Asia e University, a Bachelor of Accounting from Mogadishu University, and a Professional Internal Audit certification from the Association of Certified Compliance Professionals in Africa. I am also a Certified Islamic Banker, a Certified Internal Auditor, and a Certified Management Accountant. I am passionate about enhancing my knowledge and skills in auditing and risk management and sharing them with others as a university lecturer and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Major Duties Develop and implement internal audit plans and strategies. Lead risk-based audits across all departments. Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and compliance. Report key findings to the Board Audit Committee. Conduct special investigations (fraud and forensic audits). Train and mentor internal audit staff. Support external and regulatory audits. Introduce audit automation and data analytics. Advise management on risk and operational improvements. Key Successes Implemented a risk-based audit framework, improving coverage by 40%. Reduced repeat audit findings by over 60%. Automated audit processes, cutting report turnaround time by 30%. Led organization to three consecutive clean external audits. Trained staff, raising compliance awareness across branches. Specific Project Highlights Enterprise Risk Assessment: Built a full organizational risk register. Fraud Investigations: Recovered funds and strengthened anti-fraud controls. Internal Control Re-Engineering: Cut operational errors by 50%. Branch Audit Sweep: Audited 30 branches within 6 months. AML/CFT Reviews: Strengthened anti-money laundering compliance. Audit Analytics Pilot: Boosted audit effectiveness with data analytics
Premier bank Somalia, Internal Audit department (officer, supervisor and current internal Audit Manager) April 2019– Current. Develop annually a risk-based internal audit plan for Audit Committee review and approval. Oversee the implementation of the approved plan, ensure proper resourcing for implementation of the plan, and adjust the plan as needed in response to changes in bank’s business risks, operations, programs, systems and controls. Keep senior management and Audit Committee apprised of any changes needed to the internal audit plan. Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations. Ensure follow up on findings and corrective actions. Remain current on audit and Somalia regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan. Perform organization-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with bank’s policies and procedures, laws and regulations, sponsored contract and Somali regulatory requirements, efficiency of operations, and accuracy of programmatic and financial reporting. Provide feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate. Direct the work of external auditors on select audits, as directed by the Audit Committee and senior management, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines. Coordinate and assist with the preparation of Audit Committee materials. Participate in quarterly or more frequent Audit Committee meetings Recommend organization-wide training based on gaps identified to ensure adherence to bank’s practices and policies. Establish and assign departmental goals to team members and evaluate their performance. Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing career paths for direct reports
Manage and oversee all financial operations of the service company including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysis. ✓ Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems to improve financial reporting and decision-making processes. ✓ Work collaboratively with other departments to develop and monitor performance metrics and KPIs. ✓ Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations to senior management and board members. ✓ Manage and develop a team of financial analysts and accountants. ✓ Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and laws specific to the service industry.