Wesam masarweh
Doha
Summary
Dynamic Senior Audit Manager with a proven track record at Ecovis International, specializing in risk management and internal controls. Expert in financial modelling and organizational restructuring, I drive operational efficiency and foster strong relationships across teams, delivering actionable insights that enhance compliance and support strategic business objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Manager
Ecovis International
05.2018 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of company-wide governance processes through regular assessments and recommendations for improvements
- Spearheaded internal controls assessment to reduce potential risks and ensure regulatory compliance
- Presented key findings from audits to senior management, offering actionable insights for enhancing operational efficiency
- Contributed to organizational success by sharing audit expertise and knowledge with colleagues and cross-functional teams
- Led a team of auditors, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted growth and professional development
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and procedures
- Partnered with external auditors to facilitate seamless coordination during annual audits and examinations
- Kept up-to-date with industry developments, adapting auditing methodologies as needed to maintain relevance in an evolving landscape
- Provided expert advice to management on accounting policies, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance matters
- Managed complex audits from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality reports
- Conducted in-depth investigations into suspected fraud or other irregularities, providing recommendations for corrective actions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and enhance internal control systems
- Aligned audit activities with business goals by incorporating strategic priorities into the annual audit plan
- Supported corporate initiatives by conducting due diligence reviews during mergers and acquisitions processes
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters
Accounting and Administration Head
Tractebel Engineering GmbH
03.2008 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: At the helm of Energy Transition, Tractebel provides a full range of services throughout the life cycle of its clients’ projects As one of the world’s largest engineering consultancy companies and with more than 150 years of experience, they offer customers multidisciplinary solutions in energy, water, nuclear and urban
- Their broad range of expertise extends across Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America (www.tractebel-engie.com)
- Collaborate closely with the local and regional senior managers to provide strategic recommendations to restructure the organization, develop the business and achieve profitability
- Assume the complete responsibility of financial, IT, procurement, and administrative activities
- Participating actively in Corporate Risk Committee to evaluate new tenders
- Provide advice on long-term business and financial planning, acquisitions, project execution and overall budgeting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, external partners and stakeholders
- Ensure that the organization’s corporate compliance programs and policies comply with international compliance standards and procedures
- Liaise with all concerned parties (auditors, banks, stakeholders etc.…), on day-to-day operations and act as focal point of contact for 3rd parties and government entities
- Maintain all Local Legal requirements and liaise with Legal Head for all concerned issues
- Deliver timely and quality managerial reporting (MIS, employees monthly reporting, manpower plan, employment contracts, payroll, etc.…)
- Preparation of country budgets and update the forecasts periodically to ensure accuracy of Best Estimates, analyzing the deviations and develop an action plan to mitigating the risks
- In charge of the completeness and accuracy of the underlying books and records (PL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement), producing the trial balance in addition to forming and presenting various financial reports required for local management, Group and external agencies
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, KPIs, budgets
- Analyze the financial performance of the projects and ensure the realization of their targets & Updating Best Estimates
- Analyze SGA, working capital, cash flow from operations, bonds, risk and opportunities, foreign exchange impacts
- Manage implementation and compliance with Group’s policies and decisions in relation to employee talent development, hiring objectives of women, compensation benefits principles and direction
- Contribute to performance programs
- Assist the team and the management with all administrative tasks ensuring smooth running of daily operations (Obtaining Ministerial Exemptions for the projects, business registration, UPDA enrollments, insurances, visas…)
- Manage labor compliance and issues, in coordination with each applicable law
- Coordinate with Group departments on different HR topics to ensure synergy and sharing of best practices
- At the helm of Energy Transition, Tractebel provides a full range of services throughout the life cycle of its clients’ projects As one of the world’s largest engineering consultancy companies and with more than 150 years of experience, they offer customers multidisciplinary solutions in energy, water, nuclear and urban
- Their broad range of expertise extends across Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America (www.tractebel-engie.com)
Audit Manager
Chattels LLC
09.2006 - 02.2008
Accounting Manager
Al Fahad Group
07.2004 - 08.2006
Senior Auditor
Deloitte & Touché
03.1999 - 06.2004
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Yarmouk Univercity
Irbid Jordan01-1999
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Organizational restructuring
- Cost management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Business transformation
- Risk management
- Financial Accounting
- Internal controls
- Root cause analysis
- Audit planning
- Financial advisory services
- Audit committee oversight
- Annual audit planning
- Ethical standards adherence
Accomplishments
- Review and restructure complex group of companies accounts for the hire's of the owner with assets of 5.6 Billion Qatari Riyals within 3 months
- Implemented a new risk assessment framework, improving audit accuracy and reducing financial misstatements
- Cultivated strong client relationships, achieving a 98% retention rate over two fiscal years
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/75
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Marital Status: Married
Locations
Not Provided, Doha, Doha, Not Provided
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Audit Manager
Ecovis International
05.2018 - Current
Accounting and Administration Head
Tractebel Engineering GmbH
03.2008 - 04.2018
Audit Manager
Chattels LLC
09.2006 - 02.2008
Accounting Manager
Al Fahad Group
07.2004 - 08.2006
Senior Auditor
Deloitte & Touché
03.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Yarmouk Univercity
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