Muhammed Fadhil
About Candidate
I am a CPA and ACA qualified finance and internal audit leader with over 14 years of experience across FP&A, controllership, and risk-based internal audit, including a decade with KPMG in Qatar and Sri Lanka.
In my current role as Internal Audit Manager (Finance Business Partnering) at Amwaj Group, I report functionally to the Audit Committee and work closely with the CEO and CFO on governance, budgeting, and working-capital initiatives. My focus is on strengthening control reliability, cash discipline, and reporting clarity while aligning internal audit efforts with business priorities.
Some key contributions include designing and delivering an ERM-aligned audit plan covering core business cycles, capturing QAR 12.8 million in savings through supplier-term standardization and SLA enforcement, extending DPO to strengthen cash discipline, and reducing month-end close to D+7 with stronger GR/IR controls. I have also standardized procurement governance templates, introduced continuous-auditing analytics, and improved inventory accuracy to above 95%.
I am recognized for fact-based communication, practical control design, and steady follow-through — bringing decision-ready insights that help executive management and the Board strengthen governance and achieve sustainable results.
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Education
CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies, recognized globally for its rigorous standards in accounting, governance, and business leadership. The program equips members with a deep understanding of financial reporting (IFRS), management accounting, auditing, ethics, taxation, and strategic management, ensuring they can provide decision-support at the highest levels. My CPA qualification has strengthened my technical expertise, particularly in financial reporting, performance management, and governance frameworks, enabling me to deliver accurate, insight-driven analysis and strengthen control environments that support executive decision-making and board oversight.
The ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) designation, awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, is a globally recognized professional credential that demonstrates technical mastery across financial reporting (IFRS), auditing, corporate finance, taxation, and management accounting. The program emphasizes ethical conduct, analytical rigor, and practical application — equipping members to lead in areas such as controllership, governance, and strategic financial decision-making. Holding the ACA qualification has strengthened my ability to design and evaluate internal controls, interpret complex accounting standards, and provide high-quality assurance and insights that support executive management and Board decision-making.
Work & Experience
Impact Highlights: • Built and executed the 2023–2025 ERM‑aligned RBIA plan with coverage across core cycles. • Captured QAR 12.8m in savings through re‑bids, supplier‑term standardization, and SLA enforcement; benefits tracked with Finance. • Improved cash discipline: cleared aged GR/IR items (approx. QAR 1–2m), embedded pre‑close reviews, and supported DPO extension by 5–10 days via supplier‑term consistency. • Supported budget and forecast reviews with variance analysis and cost drivers; introduced concise decision packs for leadership. • Standardized tender governance (DOA‑anchored checklists, vendor‑comparison templates, evaluation memos) to reduce urgent POs and improve audit trail completeness. • Introduced continuous‑auditing analytics (3‑way match, duplicate vendors/payments, ghost‑employee checks) with monthly exception reporting to Finance. • Strengthened S/4HANA controls (SoD, approvals, GR/IR aging, role provisioning) to improve close reliability. • Improved inventory discipline: cycle counts and reconciliations raised stock accuracy to >95% and reduced wastage by 4–5.5%. • Prepared AC/Board packs on control status, remediation progress, and KPIs; kept the brief factual, decision-ready, and action-oriented with clear asks and owners. Key Responsibilities: • Internal Audit: Plan and deliver risk‑based reviews; agree practical actions with owners and track closure (target ≥85% within 120 days). • Finance Partnering: Review budgets/forecasts, monitor variances, and align findings with cost programs and working‑capital goals. • Governance: Monitor policy/SOP compliance; escalate systemic issues; coordinate with management on remediation. • People & Ways of Working: Manage a team of 4; embed analytics‑led testing and consistent reporting.
Impact Highlights: • Managed audits for large listed and private groups with revenues exceeding USD 500m, strengthening investor confidence with IFRS-compliant reporting and clean opinions. • Advised clients on complex IFRS areas (IFRS 15/16/3/9/13) and drafted Key Audit Matters for presentation to Audit Committees. • Performed and reviewed ICOFR testing and coordinated deficiency remediation with finance leadership. • Led ISA audits by setting materiality, risk assessment, and sampling strategies, while managing/ coaching teams of 4–12 people. • Improved engagement economics (budget overruns reduced 7–10%; realization +5–10 percentage points) via tighter scoping and staged partner reviews. • (Deal Advisory) Delivered buy-/sell-side financial due diligence, highlighting value adjustments and transaction risks. • Liaised with finance teams on close governance, issue resolution, and audit readiness.
