Sami Jezrawi
Oversight & Financial Management Specialist
Vienna
Summary
Dedicated Oversight and Financial Management Specialist with 22 years of experience in oversight services, financial management, administration, internal controls, risk management and governance. Demonstrated talents in internal audit, investigation, cost recovery, budget and creating impactful strategies to achieve business objectives and increase revenue. Excellent leadership skills with business optimization expertise.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internal Auditor
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Vienna
11.2016 - Current
- Leading, planning and conducting complex and major audit (over 200) and advisory (over 50) assignments, individually and in teams.
- Preparing comprehensive draft reports and presenting audit results and recommendations to Chief audit and senior management.
- Performing internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Assisting in maintaining and updating Audit Manual, lead and participate in section Internal Audit work planning, development of professional practices and ad hoc assignments as determined by senior Management.
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations issued by Internal and External Auditors, reviewing and appraising adequacy of corrective measures being undertaken, timeliness of actions taken by audited offices and preparing related reports.
- Providing direction and guidance to new team members, coaching them for effective teamwork and results.
- Producing and reviewing audit reports for submission to Executive Secretary and advising on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Evaluating governing frameworks to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Investigating discrepancies discovered during auditing process, reported allegations on fraud and misconduct.
- Recommending new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
General Manager
The Orthodox Educational Society
Amman
09.2009 - 11.2016
- Coordinated and kept track of operational governing frameworks for all areas of administrative, financial and support services (HR, Transport, etc.) for four academic institutions (4,000 Students and 450 Staff).
- Responsible for financial analysis, management reporting, budget monitoring, review of cost drivers, financial projections and preparation of comparative and variance analysis, submitted on weekly basis to Board of Management
- Review and analyze strategies, operational plans, inter alia cost estimates, budget proposals and monitor implementation of corporate cost centers and related cost plans.
- Provided support to board with respect to identification and elaboration of resource requirements and determination of cost elements.
- Provided authoritative interpretation of requirements for handling of internal and external cost allocations.
- Ensured that accurate and complete financial management, financial reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
- Provided advice and guidance, as required, to clients on budgetary and financial policies and procedures, including cost recovery. Ensure compliance with governing frameworks and established policies and procedures.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
Internal Auditor
United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS)
Copenhagen
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Establishing risk- based audit plans for budget, objectives and scope of work in alignment with organizational goals as per UNOPS/Internal Audit Office and IIA standards; undertaking responsibility for overall execution of multi million dollars plans through team management and final report delivery. During 2009 UNOPS delivered $1.1 billion in project management services with total income reaching $90.3 million.
- Appraising integrity of 100 (s) of processes and systems to ensure that controls are adequate and effective in design and in operation, insuring compliance with policies/procedures and management objectives.
- Planning/ executing standard audits, discussing/reporting audit findings and recommending corrective measures to improve operation/ reduce costs and monitoring implementation of agreed recommendations.
- Drafting audit reports for assignments undertaken and submitting to senior management for review.
- Identifying training needs, developing training programs and materials, and conducting workshops with respect to auditing approaches/ techniques for junior staff.
- Selecting appropriate audit tools/ methods which ensure desired program results and benefits are being achieved.
- Responsible of filtering, data collection for allegations reported to UNOPS Headquarters in association with Legal Office
- Interrogate staff and Investigate allegations reported on fraud and staff misconduct to management
Resident Auditor
-United Nations, Office of Internal Oversight Services (UNOIOS)
Port Au Prince
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Formulated risk-based audit plans/ programs in accordance with OIOS and IIA standards in 3 Internal Audit Offices in different peacekeeping missions.
- Led audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations across peacekeeping operations
- Supervised and coached staff throughout audit/review with view to ensuring conformity with OIOS standards in all phases of audit process
- Evaluated and tested systems/controls to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures/internal controls and applicable regulations
- Crafted detailed reports on audit findings, discussed and made recommendations to improve organizations accounting and management practices
- Interacted with all levels of management at audited sites and drafted reports/documents required by senior management
- Working closely and in co-teams with OIOS investigation unit with regards to red flags noted during internal audit engagements or any allegation reported Resident Internal Auditors
Director of Corporate Compliance Office
King Hussein Cancer Center
Amman
01.2003 - 03.2005
- Devised office charter, developed 6 staff plans, 4 job descriptions and also developed around 100 thousand yearly budget/ audit plans. Designed work schedules/ priorities for staff and monitored work of auditors while coordinating with external auditors and Board.
- Researched/ analyzed center operations to suggest improvements and sought approvals/ executed investigative audits/proactive audits to incorporate risk mitigating measures and ensure conformance to policies/procedures and regulations.
- Acted as liaison between Board, management, internal/external auditors and kept abreast of latest business trends and regulatory changes.
- Ensure that Management is aware and educated enough in developed Fraud indicators
- Reviewed and monitored Fraud prevention indicators and reported on red flags noted
- Investigated allegations reported on fraud and staff misconduct
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Assistant Auditor
United Nation, Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA HQ)
Amman, Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Performed 1000 s of analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects.
- Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office.
- Supervised assigned accounting staff to evaluate performance and maintain standards.
- Created thorough audit reports with results, recommendations and conclusions.
- Performed analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects
- Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office
- Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure
- Drafted findings and recommendations into detailed reports
- Developed audit scopes and audit programs
- Monitored department compliance with laws, regulations and codes
- Detected internal control deficiencies and suggested corrective measures
Education
Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) -
The American Anti – Corruption Institute
USA 12.2021 - 12.2021
Due Diligence Certified (DDU) -
The International Due Diligence Organization
USA 12.2020 - 12.2020
PRINCE2 -
QA Transforming Performance And CTBTO
Austria 07.2019 - 07.2019
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
USA 12.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
USA 12.2003 - 12.2004
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
USA 05.2000 - 05.2001
BBA - Finance & Banking
Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan 09.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Safeguards assurance
Daily reporting
Regulations and compliance
Oral and written communications
Financial Management
Risk mitigation strategies
Budget Analysis
Fraud investigations
Conducting financial assessments
Financial services support
Financial planning
Interrogation skills
Evidence processing
Detailed report writing
Fraud and Misconduct Investigation
Affiliations
A Founding and Board Member of the:
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners , Austria
- Institute of Internal Auditors, Jordan
- Jordanian Association of Internal Auditors
A member at the:
- Institute of Internal Auditors - Global
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Work Availability
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Timeline
Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) -
The American Anti – Corruption Institute
12.2021 - 12.2021
Due Diligence Certified (DDU) -
The International Due Diligence Organization
12.2020 - 12.2020
PRINCE2 -
QA Transforming Performance And CTBTO
07.2019 - 07.2019
Internal Auditor
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
11.2016 - Current
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
12.2010 - 12.2011
General Manager
The Orthodox Educational Society
09.2009 - 11.2016
Internal Auditor
United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS)
12.2007 - 01.2009
Resident Auditor
-United Nations, Office of Internal Oversight Services (UNOIOS)
08.2005 - 11.2007
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
12.2003 - 12.2004
Director of Corporate Compliance Office
King Hussein Cancer Center
01.2003 - 03.2005
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
05.2000 - 05.2001
Assistant Auditor
United Nation, Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA HQ)
03.2000 - 05.2003
BBA - Finance & Banking
Yarmouk University
09.1994 - 06.1998