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Patrick Hilal

@patrickhilal

Audit Supervisor at HLB Fiducia P.C.C. who implemented a searchable digital audit-archive system and leads audit engagements.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to relocation across the GCC and frequent regional travel.

At HLB Fiducia P.C.C., I lead audit engagements across communications, real estate, FMCG, car rental and retail. I also designed and implemented a digital document-control and archiving system that turns paper files into coded, searchable records and strengthens audit trails.

At Moore Lebanon & Iraq, I managed audit engagements across Lebanon and Syria for commercial clients and donor-funded programs. I directed work from planning through closeout and was part of a team that standardized working papers and core audit procedures.

At F.A. Kettaneh S.A., I progressed from Internal Auditor to Senior Internal Auditor and led delivery of the annual risk-based audit plan across five divisions and 11 locations in Lebanon and the UAE. My work included automotive audits, inventory verification, control improvements and investigations into suspected fraud and operational irregularities.

I began in external audit and accounting at Fares Saadeh Bureau, then advised clients through ALAM Bureau for Accounting & Audit / Independent Practice. My experience includes financial reporting, internal controls, IFRS, ISA, donor compliance and forensic accounting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Audit Supervisor

Current

HLB Fiducia P.C.C.

Feb 2026 - Present (9 months)

Lead approximately 20 audit engagements across communications, real estate, FMCG, car rental and retail, supervising junior auditors and directing planning, risk assessment, fieldwork review, and reporting. Implemented a digital document-control system to strengthen audit trails and improve file retrieval.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Financial Reporting ISA IFRS Team Leadership Document Control Business Development

Audit Supervisor

Moore Lebanon & Iraq

Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)

Managed approximately 25 engagements annually across Lebanon and Syria, leading junior auditors and serving NGOs, UN-funded programs, media, F&B, and industrial clients. Directed the full engagement lifecycle from planning to closeout, presenting findings and issuing management letters.

Internal Audit Donor Compliance Financial Reporting Team Leadership Risk Assessment Audit Quality Control

Independent Audit & Financial Consultant

ALAM Bureau for Accounting & Audit / Independent Practice

Sep 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Advised approximately 30 clients across PVC and wood manufacturing, car rental, F&B, FMCG, travel and outsourcing, delivering financial audits, reporting, taxation and internal-control reviews. Partnered with owners and senior management to reduce financial and reporting risks using various ERP systems.

Financial Audit Taxation Internal Controls Quickbooks Dolphin Wizard Profiles ERP

Senior Internal Auditor

F.A. Kettaneh S.A.

Dec 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 3 months)

Led delivery of the annual risk-based audit plan across five divisions and 11 locations in Lebanon and the UAE, completing 100% of planned assignments on schedule. Supervised junior auditors and executed end-to-end automotive audits covering sales, inventory, procurement, cash, credit, and ERP access controls.

Internal Audit Risk Based Audit Automotive Dealership Controls Inventory Management Fraud Investigation ERP Access Controls Team Leadership

Internal Auditor

F.A. Kettaneh S.A.

Jul 2012 - Nov 2015 (3 years 4 months)

Executed internal audits across divisions, focusing on operational and financial controls, inventory verification, and fraud investigations. Contributed to strengthening controls and supporting recovery of monetary losses.

Internal Audit Operational Audits Financial Audit Inventory Verification Fraud Investigation Internal Controls

Internal & External Auditor

Fares Saadeh Bureau

Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 5 months)

Built a strong foundation in external audit, accounting, taxation and internal-control reviews, completing full audit assignments efficiently across a diverse client portfolio.

External Audits Accounting Taxation Internal Controls