Abdelhamid Elewa, CPA, CIA
Address: Qatar
Contact Nos.: +974 77790265, +97474076780
Email: abdelhamidelewa@Gmail.com
INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSIONAL
Deputy Manager, recognized for high professional merit & excellence in the entire career
OBJECTIVE: Seeking challenging Audit Manager position across Insurance ,Oil & Gas , Infrastructure ,
Telecommunication, Logistics and Automobile, Product & Investment and construction industries with well reputed
and growth oriented multinational firm, demanding high standards of quality and precision, and providing opportunity
to utilize skills gained in the best possible way in achieving the organizational goal.
CAREER SYNOPSIS: Dynamic, energetic, diligent, result - oriented and CPA–CIA qualified professional with Big
4” firm with 9+ years of accomplished experience in managing audit & accounting, Budgeting & Commercial
Operations across Financial Industries. Currently I work as Deputy Manager –internal Audit at Qatar General
insurance and reinsurance Group, Qatar. Pragmatic, with proven managerial acumen and abilities to withstand work
pressures, deliver assignments within specified time frame without compromising on quality benchmarks.
 Demonstrated expertise in auditing of Insurance, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Construction industries & Financial
Services with specialization in the Consumer Products of Industrial Sector (CPIS) and Energy industry.
 Possessing significant working knowledge in IFRS’s, US GAAP & ISA’s and skilled at implementation of
Financial/Operational Policies and Procedures.
 Established credibility in financial review of all types of contracts and agreements especially relating to
contracting companies and auditing the annual and multi-year budgets and business plans.
 Delivered outstanding performance in advising global organizations on improving efficiency and effectiveness
in transaction processing, close/consolidation, budgeting/forecasting and internal/external reporting.
 Effective in preparing risk based audits /reviews and the development of annual internal audit plans.
 An out-of-the-box thinker with sound knowledge of updated audit tools and techniques and maintaining
attention to detail.
 Adept at developing and discussing findings, recommendations and time lines for corrective action with
responsible officer of operations, auditing and monitoring the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
 Hands-on experience in documentation and evaluation of testing manual and automated systems and controls to
determine their existence, adequacy, effectiveness and continuity.
 Leverage keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of
best practices.
 Perseverance and honest, possessing analysis, relationship building and problem solving skills and ability to
move with regulators effectively.
 A go-getter with excellent presentation, relationship building, interpersonal and co-ordination skills. Ability to
interact with a wide range of personnel from diverse backgrounds.
 Self motivated, confident and key advisor with creativity, proven leadership capabilities and attention to details;
possessing youthful, smart, pleasant and impressive personality.
 Articulate communicator and motivator who can work with Multinational and multi cultural teams and fluently
speak the language of both people and technology.
Auditing & Accounting
Profit Centre Management
Compliances Management
MIS Management
BASKET OF CORE COMPETENCIES
Systems Implementation
Strategic/ Financial Planning
Working Capital Management
Budgeting & Forecast
Legal & Statutory Compliance
Cost Control
Internal Control System
Team Leadership
Exceptionally productive, highly efficient in all parameters and accomplishments in all areas of responsibility
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Qatar General insurance and reinsurance (Qatar)
Deputy Manager –Internal Audit
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1 July 2013–present
Perform risk based Internal Audits / investigations/ follow-ups etc for all Companies under Qatar General
Group and its Branches as and when required by the Audit Committee and through the approved Annual
Audit Plan.
Reviews, appraises and risk assesses, the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and
financial policies and procedures.
Evaluated key risk areas to define audit scope, objectives, and audit approach, from planning to execution of
audit engagements, including communicating audit results to management.
Risk assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard Company assets. Compiles and
issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.
Serves as a liaison for external audit and regulatory agencies, as necessary.
Complies with the Professional Standards of the IIA including the Code of Ethics.
Complies with the IAD approved procedures manual.
Complies with Audit Committee directions
Complies with the department’s approved Internal Audit Charter
Oversees and reviews operational audits performed by assistant IA’s ensuring adherence with
Company policies, regulations, financial controls, and industry standards. Ensures adequate test
work, conducts related discussions with management, develops recommendations
Performs special investigations or audits upon the orders of the Head of Internal Audit
Performs the preliminary survey of operations, functions, or activities and gathers information on
key business risks. Evaluates the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks.
Discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develops
recommendations for improvement.
Prepares timely timesheets showing hours worked per assignment to be used for the preparation of
the monthly summary and for comparisons
Prepares the files / working papers of the fieldwork tests ensuring that documentation clearly
supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective and timely ready for review.
Ensures that personnel are well trained, effective and optimally used. Provides regular training as
needed regarding policies, procedures, and program changes.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with Company personnel,
Management, External Auditors and Audit Committee
Keeps the Head of Internal Audit informed of area of activities and of any significant problems
Stays informed of changing auditing procedures, policies and industry trends
Performs other duties as assigned including involvement with departmental teams and training
initiatives and other support activities, as long as these duties do not impair his independence &
objectivity
Execute working knowledge of corporate policy and procedures and regulatory requirements to
ensure organizational compliance
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
E&Y (Abu Dhabi Branch)
Assistant Audit Manager –Assurance
Jan 2011 – 30 June 2013
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Egypt Branch)
Senior Auditor –Assurance
Jul 2007 - Jan 2011
Deloitte Touché & tomâte (Egypt Branch)
Assistant –Assurance
Aug 2006 - Jul 2007
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor in Accounting and Finance, Ain Shams University – Egypt, May 2006
Certified Public Accountant CPA – USA August 2009
Associate Chartered Accountant ACA – Egypt 2010
Certified Internal Auditors CIA – USA 2014
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)-under progress
Diploma in Certificate of insurance institution (ACII)-under progress
Cert –CII – UK 2015
Professional Memberships:
 Member of the Association of Certified Public Accountant in California USA
 Member of the American institution of Certified Public Accountant in USA
 Licensed to Practice as a CPA in Colorado Board - USA
 Member of the Association of Certified Charted Accountant – Egypt
 Member of the Institution Internal Audit – USA
 Licensed to Practice as a CIA - USA
 Member of Charted Insurance Institution CII – UK
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Training/Courses Attended:
 Audit updates, JE Analysis, Teammate Audit Tool & Caseware Training
 IFRS updates, writing of IFRS memos and preparing IFRS checklists on audits, independence updates
 Intensive use of Teammate software
 IIA Qatar Chapter Courses
Training/Courses Given:
1- CPA Courses
 CPA Courses – Financial Account and Reporting ( FARE) – Price water house Cairo –Year 2010- Training
material ( Wiley )
 CPA Courses – Auditing – Price water house Cairo year 2010 -Training material ( Wiley )
 CPA Courses – FARE- Abu Dhabi- Dubai ( 2011-2013) – Centre Name ( Amiti ) – Training material Gleim
 CPA Courses – Audit- Abu Dhabi- Dubai ( 2011-2013) – Centre Name ( Amiti ) – Training material Gleim
 CPA Courses-FARE- Qatar (2014) – Centre Name ( info Centre)- Training material Gleim
2- CIA Courses
 CIA Courses – Part 3 - Abu Dhabi- Dubai (2013) – Centre Name ( Amiti ) – Training material Gleim
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