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Delivered professional certification courses including CMA, CIA, DipIFR, and IA, designing curricula and developing assessments to foster active learning and professional development.

Provided strategic advisory services to improve productivity and performance across change management, financial performance, business restructuring, and risk management. Led financial, regulatory, compliance, and operational audits, conducting risk assessments and identifying control gaps.

Evaluated risk management, control, and governance systems for the world's largest cement manufacturer's Syria operations. Reported control deficiencies and recommended operational improvements, while evaluating information security risk and regulatory compliance.

Maintained project records, authorized expense transfers, reviewed supplier invoices and project asset accounts. Investigated variances, submitted reports to management, and compiled information for internal and external auditors.

Planned and executed financial audits, assessing compliance, verifying assets and liabilities, completing audit working papers, and communicating findings. Key clients included Bemo Saudi Fransi Bank, Audi Bank Syria, and Byblos Bank Syria.

Conducted external audits for UIC Insurance and Lafarge Cement Syria, covering claims settlement, reinsurance, solvency margins, cost allocation, and supply chain compliance. Completed audit papers and maintained client confidentiality.

Prepared tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations. Engaged with client management to resolve tax issues and recommend process improvements, developing understanding of state and international tax matters.

Managed accounts payable and receivable, invoice creation, vendor reconciliation, and collections for a premier luxury furniture and interior design firm in Damascus.

Bachelor's in Accounting from Damascus University, Economics faculty, from 1999 to 2003.