Zein Khalil

8th floor The International Bank for Trade and Finance

(IBTF) headquarter.
Al Muhandisin Building, Maysaloon St.
Damascus,
Syria,

Mobile: +963-944-833-285
+963-11-313-3085
Work phone: +963-11-23880220
Email: zein.e.khalil@gmail.com
Certified Accountant from the Ministry of Finance - Syria.

Professional Experience:

- More than seven years of progressively professional experience in the fields related
to Auditing, Finance and Management Administration including working closely
with procurement and logistics staff either as a consultant or in auditing mission.
- Demonstrated a high level of proficiency in following international and local
regulations and standards with high elasticity in solving problem arise from
contradiction of that regulations.
- Supervise over Audit Department staff and Provided coaching or training to the new
members within area of expertise.
- Provide stakeholders (supervising authority, suppliers, board of directors, and
others) with the required information in timely manner.
- Collate data and prepare data analysis to provide management and clients with the
accurate information and reports for efficient planning and decision-making.
- Support management of existing resources in the area of responsibility and assist in
identification of new requirements aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness and
timeliness of operations and services.

Senior Auditor
Financial 2015 current
Department of Internal Audit.
and
International Bank for Trade and Finance (IBTF),
Auditing
Damascus
Experience
- Assist the Manager, Internal Audit Services in developing and
executing the IBTF audit plan, and take a lead role in the day to day
execution of internal audits;
- Contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks
 associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place
to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes
- Provide value-added advice and support to business units on the
creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or
services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and
compliance is maintained.
- assist in Developing a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit
approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional
judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology
- Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with
professional IIA standards and IBTF IA methodology
- Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of
controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and
document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential
support for findings
- Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control
weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
- Organize and reference work papers for review by Manager, Internal
Audit committee.
- Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to
effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the
branch/department and senior management.
- Assists the Manager, Internal Audit in the development of the annual
Internal Audit plan
- Supports the Manager, Internal Audit in the development and
implementation of the evolving IA methodology for IBTF
- Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of
Members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and
operating effectively
- Perform consulting services for management through participation in
projects designed to introduce new and/or changing processes, products
or facilities. Provide value added recommendations to mitigate both
project and end state risks
- Develops and maintains effective and professional working
relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including
Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board
- Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud
- Provide consultative support to branches and departments with regard
to the adequate design and execution of risk management processes
- Collect, co-ordinate and disseminate material for the quarterly Audit
Committee meeting
- Conduct testing to assist IBTF External auditors with the annual
financial reporting audit
Central accounting officer 2010 -
Department of Finance. 2015
International Bank for Trade and Finance (IBTF),
Damascus

To support to financial planning and management;

- Prepare/analyze financial data/estimates and documentations,

verifying relevancy, accuracy and completeness to facilitate financial
planning and budgeting.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout the financial
planning and implementation process.
- Assist in reviewing budget implementation according to market
factors change and certify compliance with guidelines and
procedures. Keep BOD and other stakeholders informed for timely
action.
- Provide technical and operational support on the application,
interpretation and implementation of financial policies, procedures
and guidelines to the board of directors, senior management and
stakeholders. Resolve routine financial issues and/or recommend (and
record) deviation from procedures and guidelines to meet objectives.
- Evaluate financial and reputational risk in transactions carried out by
the business units and raise flags when actions are needed by
management.
- Prepare and/or monitor financial exception reports to assess unusual
activities and transactions and investigate anomalies and keep CFO
informed for timely action.
- Provide technical support to committees, e.g. review budgets and
financial plans.
- Help in preparing work plans for business units, provide timely
technical guidance, and monitor work in progress and review work
completed to approve transactions and/or certify/verify accuracy of
work and compliance with IFRS and IBTF standards, policies,
procedures and guidelines.
To control of accounts;
- Process and/or review (as per delegated authority) the accurate and
timely submission of payments (e.g. payroll, travel claims, pension
fund), journal entries and other financial transactions ensuring
compliance with budgetary limits.
- Process/supervise (as per delegated authority) the disbursement of
payments when done via checks, or petty cash.
- Process/supervise cash receipts and reconcile income contributions to
ensure their timely deposit and recording in IBTF systems.
- Monitor and analyze financial transactions, accounting reports and
reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and current financial
information for applicable compliance and management oversight,
 planning and/or action.
- Assure proper and timely completion of accounts closure activities
(monthly, quarterly and yearly)
Treasury and cash management;
- Manage petty and cash on hand accounts transactions and operations
in accordance with IBTF/CBS/international financial regulations and
rules, policies, procedures and local banking practices. Keep abreast
of procedures and regulations regarding maintenance of bank
accounts and exchange and interests rates.
- Keep Supervisor and relevant colleagues informed for timely action.
- Contact with corresponding banks on routine operational matters
including negotiation of exchange rate on replenishments.
- Maintain a system to monitor and forecast periodic cash
requirements. Provide current information on cash position/forecast
to management
- and make recommendation or act to ensure sufficient availability of
resources and uses of fund.
Banking and Insurance Magazine, 2006 - 2010
Other
Experience Syrian Association for Public Relationship SPRA
Mazzeh Highway
Damascus
Editor and member of editorial board

- Writing one of the Main articles and a fixed column.

- Drawing the general policies of the magazine.
- Discussing magazine budget.

Education Bachelor of Banking and Insurance Class 2010

Technical Faculty of Economics, Damascus university, Damascus
Skills & Masters in Technology Management- MSc PMTM

Knowledge Syrian Virtual University- Current student

Computer skills

experience utilizing computers, including word

processing, spreadsheet and other standard financial and
Banking software packages and systems, including SAP
and other ERP systems;
Professional Courses

- Operational Risk Management; Arab Union of Bank.

- CIA Certified Internal Auditor; Test booked in
September;
- Corporate Governance; Banks Training Center BTC
Damascus

Languages Arabic Mother tongue

 English Excellent
French Fair

Fadi Al-Zaghtiti
References
International Bank for Trade &
Finance.
Head of Budgeting and planning unit
Mobile: +963988588190
Landline: +9631123880860
Email: fadi.zaghtiti@ibtf.com.sy
Rania Essmandar
International Bank for Trade &
Finance.
Head of Financial Institutions
Mobile: +963933062824
Landline: +9631123880720
Email: rania.essmandar@ibtf.com.sy

Mahran Mahmoud
International Bank for Trade &
Finance.
Head of Auditing Team
Mobile: +963967550550
Landline: +9631123880266
Email:
mauhran.mahmoud@ibtf.com.sy

Military Exempted
service: