ahmed mohammed

Director - Independent Consultant at LevelUp Governance

Bio Summary

A seasoned corporate governance, risk management and assurance director reimagining business processes and controls to make a meaningful difference and foster long-term business growth.

Unrivalled abilities in analysing an organisation's critical business requirements, and controls, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions to improve business processes, promote an ethical culture, and good governance practices, and drive more sustainable growth.

Employment History

Director - Independent Consultant

LevelUp Governance

January 2022 - present

London, UK

Director and independent consultant, on a part time bases during studies, Internal Audit and controls design.

Executive Director

Qatar Foundation

October 2016 - November 2020

Doha, Qatar

Reported functionally to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and administratively to the CEO. Established and led the internal audit function based on the international professional standards (IPPF), guidelines, and code of conduct. A close collaborator with c-suite peers, external auditors, and regulators. Extensive supply chain management and R&D audit experience. Provided insights for strategic decisions and validated Business plans. Drove development, continuous improvement, and business transformation initiatives to enhance corporate controls culture. Advised senior leadership on key business controls, policies & procedures, and risks mitigation strategies. Developed and implemented the audit charter, internal control risk assessments, annual audit plans, audit programs, and quarterly follow up monitoring programs. Main Achievements: - Built best-in-class internal audit function whilst driving institution-wide improvements. - Established the "Integrity Office", including compliance, risk management and data governance functions. - Established the corporate governance guidance and manual, the ERM and the antifraud frameworks based on the international professional standards, including the "EthicsPoint" incident management and reporting system by NAVEX. - Built-up an internationally accredited Internal Audit Function with a co-sourcing model of 7 global consulting firms and 10 FTEs. Developed the enterprise risk management policy and procedures. - Established the SOX/ COSO controls framework and the corporate governance guidance and manual. - Steered multiple change initiatives throughout the organisation by indirectly influencing various stakeholders, including corporate governance framework and integrity program to promote ethical conduct and boost employee morale. - Led several strategic projects and cost optimisation initiatives, which resulted in USD 10s' millions of savings. - Headed high profile forensic assignments, which informed organisational restructuring. - Routinely exceeded operating performance goals and team growth objectives for each employer.

Senior Manager Risk Assurance Advisory

PwC

November 2014 - October 2016

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Main Responsibilities: Reported to a PwC Partner, SME and Clients' CEO, CAE or Audit Committees Assisted the practice partner to lead the team to realise the firm's vision and strategy, ensuring that a strong culture permeate ...see more

Global Internal Audit Manager

Oil and Natural Gas

November 2012 - May 2014

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Responsible for establishing and leading the Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance functions for the group globally. Reported to the Board of Directors on significant findings. Identified th ...see more

Assistant Manager Internal Audit And Financial Advisory

Protiviti

October 2010 - February 2012

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Main Responsibilities: Managed several internal audit and risk assessment engagements to a variety of global clients. Main Achievements: - Got promoted within 6 months from a senior consultant to an assistant manager base ...see more

Senior External Auditor

EY

January 2005 - October 2010

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Main Responsibilities: Analysing and preparing financial statements and participating in preparing a management letter together with relevant recommendations for improvements. Utilising accounting and auditing literature (IFR ...see more

Education

Master's in Business Administration/Management

London Business School

2021

Associate's in Health Administration

Harvard University

2018

Language Skills

English

Skills

Information Technology

Threat & Risk Assessments

Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Anti-bribery & corruption,

Anti-fraud,

Corporate Governance

Human Resources

Capability Development,

Leadership Development

Business

Asset Management,

Transformation Management Office,

Change & Implementation,

Strategy Execution,

Organizational Excellence,

Business Continuity

Finance

Financial Planning,

Revenue Growth,

Forensic Accounting,

Risk Governance

ahmed mohammed

Bio Summary

Employment History

Director - Independent Consultant

LevelUp Governance

Executive Director

Qatar Foundation

Senior Manager Risk Assurance Advisory

PwC

Global Internal Audit Manager

Oil and Natural Gas

Assistant Manager Internal Audit And Financial Advisory

Protiviti

Senior External Auditor

EY

Education

Master's in Business Administration/Management

London Business School

Associate's in Health Administration

Harvard University

Language Skills

Skills

Information Technology

Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Human Resources

Business

Finance

Health Care

Marketing and Public Relations

Environment