Asem Abugharbieh

Director – Risk Assurance Services

• Job Details:Lead business development initiatives, throughout personal and professional connections as well as RFPs and proposals’ submission. Lead internal audit and risk advisory projects for government and private sector clients in real estate, industrial cities, manufacturing, retail, and other sectors. Developed department policies, charters, and multi-year audit plans. Delivered risk assessments and operational audits aligned with strategic business goals. Managed policies & procedures projects including KPIs, governance frameworks, and flowcharts.

Chief Audit Executive

• Job Details:Established internal audit department from scratch; authored IA manual and charter. Uncovered bid estimation errors saving AED 13M; implemented fraud controls saving USD 1.5M. Led audit assignments across finance, HR, operations; reported directly to the board. Won silver medal at Internal Audit Olympics, 2015.

Manager – Risk Assurance Services

• Job Details:Managed engagements for clients in construction, healthcare, real estate, and investment. Reviewed reports, mentored and developed junior staff, ensured audit program compliance.