Sara Faltas
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Internal auditor: Conducted internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Performed risk assessments and developed audit plans to address key areas of risk and control within the bank's operations. Executed audit procedures, including testing of financial transactions, reviewing documentation, and analyzing data to identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential risks. Prepared comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management's review and implementation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations and monitor the progress of corrective actions. Assisted in the development and enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes. Stayed updated with industry regulations, emerging trends, and best practices in internal auditing to provide valuable insights and recommendations. Participated in special projects and ad-hoc assignments, such as fraud investigations, process improvement initiatives, and compliance reviews.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal auditor
Bank Misr
Alexandria, Egypt
11.2016 - 04.2023
- Conducted internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Performed risk assessments and developed audit plans to address key areas of risk and control within the bank's operations
- Executed audit procedures, including testing of financial transactions, reviewing documentation, and analyzing data to identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential risks
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management's review and implementation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations and monitor the progress of corrective actions
- Assisted in the development and enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes
- Stayed updated with industry regulations, emerging trends, and best practices in internal auditing to provide valuable insights and recommendations
- Participated in special projects and ad-hoc assignments, such as fraud investigations, process improvement initiatives, and compliance reviews.
Executive Teller and Customer Service
Bank Misr
Alexandria, Egypt
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Region manager's assistant
- Sales Coordinator.
Secretary cum Accountant
Blue Ocean Trade Co. For Export, Import and Custom
Alexandria, Egypt
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the treasury of the company
- Responsible for clients' accounts
- Alexandria Responsible for the Accounting Department (for one month)
Office In Charge cum Secretary cum HR Assistance
Monolith Interior Design and Construction Company
Abu Dhabi
- Prepare Monthly & Quarter reports and submit the same to Central Management of Internal Control and Auditing
- Executed customer Service transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders, and checks
- Processed exchange and foreign currency
- Advised clients on mortgage, educational and personal loans
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
- Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests
- Managed annual external audit
- Handled various accounting transactions
- Handled various check and commercial paper transactions issuing, rejecting, and collecting
- Opened accounts with a cross-sale ratio of products opened
- Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
Secretary and Sales Co-ordinator
Scib Co. - One Of the Asian Paints Group
Alexandria, Egypt
- Responsible for the treasury of the company
- Responsible for clients' accounts
- Alexandria Responsible for the Accounting Department (for one month)
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Banking and Finance
Alexandria University
Master Faculty of Commerce - English Department - Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting
Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport
Skills
- high level of motivation , determination , confidence and abilities
- ability to work under pressure to make sure to stick to deadlines
- Able to work in team and build good working atmosphere
- fast learning and well to adopt to changing environment
Certification
- 2014, English Conversation Certificate: English Course, Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport
- 2010, Banking Operation Diploma Certificate: Banking, Egyptian Banking Institute
Affiliations
- Self Study Part One of CMA (Certified Managements Accountant)
Timeline
Internal auditor
Bank Misr
11.2016 - 04.2023
Executive Teller and Customer Service
Bank Misr
01.2011 - 11.2016
Secretary cum Accountant
Blue Ocean Trade Co. For Export, Import and Custom
09.2008 - 01.2009
Office In Charge cum Secretary cum HR Assistance
Monolith Interior Design and Construction Company
Secretary and Sales Co-ordinator
Scib Co. - One Of the Asian Paints Group
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Banking and Finance
Alexandria University
Master Faculty of Commerce - English Department - Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting
Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport
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