
Moamen Omar Ali, MBA, CMA, CIA, CE
About Candidate
I am a professional in internal audit, possessing a strong foundation in accounting and finance with comprehensive expertise in the COSO framework and IPPF, I have honed my skills through extensive experience with top-tier firms, including the Big Four audit firms. Notably, I successfully established the internal audit function for a publicly traded organization in Qatar. As a dedicated learner, I effectively combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Location
Education
Master’s degree with merit
Work & Experience
• Conduct risk assessments and deliver insights to craft annual audit plans following the COSO framework. • Develop comprehensive internal audit manuals, policies, and governance processes to enhance the audit function. • Draft detailed audit scope memos, work programs, observations, and recommendations. • Leverage SAP for data analysis and report generation to streamline audit processes. • Perform in-depth data analysis on extensive datasets extracted from ERP systems. •Maintain effective communication with management at all levels, including heads of business units, managers, and directors. • Execute diverse audits—including financial, administrative, and operational audits—aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). • Participate in company-wide fraud investigation assignments. • Utilize TeamMate audit management software to efficiently manage audit assignments.
I established the Internal Audit function by creating the audit manual, charters, and the first risk-based annual audit plan, approved by the Board’s audit committee. I identified and reported internal control deficiencies to management and the audit committee, providing actionable recommendations for enhanced efficiency. Additionally, I reviewed engagement working papers and audit programs prepared by internal audit staff, organized and attended quarterly audit committee meetings, and conducted training programs for senior and lower-level management to improve the control environment and risk management culture.
I worked at KPMG, one of the Big Four global audit firms, in both Egypt and Qatar. During my tenure, I audited clients across various industries, including real estate, telecommunications, food & beverage, maritime, civil aviation, and agriculture. My roles included conducting all necessary audit procedures to issue the annual auditor’s report, assessing internal control systems and reporting areas for improvement to management through Management Letters (M.L.), performing substantive tests (test of details or analytical procedures) on financial statement items to ensure they are fairly stated in all material aspects, and utilizing eAudit software for audit assignments in accordance with the KPMG Audit Methodology (KAM).
I prepared cost sheets and bank reconciliations, recorded journal entries both manually and through the “ORACLE” ERP system, and communicated with banks to open Letters of Credit and process overseas payments. Additionally, I worked closely with shipping agencies and prepared export shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.