John Panga
@johnpanga
Senior internal auditor driving risk-based assurance, controls improvement, and practical remediation.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior internal audit professional with over 20 years of experience delivering risk-based audits across public and private sectors, including banking and government-related organizations. I plan and execute audits aligned to IIA Standards, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and produce clear, evidence-based reports with practical recommendations.
I have led and managed control functions audits, conducted risk assessments, and applied data analytics (ACL, Diligent HighBond, Excel) to enhance audit coverage and efficiency. My work emphasizes stakeholder engagement, timely remediation, and continuous improvement of financial and operational processes.
My credentials include multiple professional certifications and leadership roles on nonprofit and professional boards, reflecting a commitment to professional standards, ethics, and community service. I seek roles where I can leverage deep audit expertise to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Auditor
Information Services Corporation
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits per IIA Standards and Saskatchewan public-sector policies; evaluate control adequacy and efficiency and produce evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations.
Senior Audit Manager
Saudi Awwal Bank
Aug 2015 - Dec 2023 (8 years 4 months)
Planned and executed risk-based audits of governance, financial systems and management processes; assessed control frameworks and delivered high-quality reports to drive timely remediation of issues.
Audit Manager
Saudi Awwal Bank
Dec 2009 - Jul 2015 (5 years 7 months)
Conducted risk assessments and internal audits across finance, compliance and operations; identified control gaps and recommended improvements in line with professional standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Som Lalit Institute of Management Studies
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an MBA focusing on advanced management and leadership topics.
MUMiddlesex University
Post-Graduate Certificate, Valuation & Risk Audit
Completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Valuation and Risk Audit.
Bhavan's Science College
Bachelor of Science, Electronics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics.
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