Ali Laghari

Assistant Manager-Internal Audit @ NADEC Foods

About

As an experienced Internal Audit and Risk Advisory professional, I bring over 7 years of diversified exposure across Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, delivering assurance and advisory services to leading organizations in banking, real estate, construction, telecommunications, and financial services. In my current role as Assistant Manager- Internal Audit, I lead and execute complex internal audit assignments, risk assessments, and IFRS-related projects. My expertise lies in building and executing end-to-end internal audit functions—from developing audit strategies and annual plans to audit execution, evaluating control effectiveness, and reporting to Chief Internal Audit. I also specialize in operational and financial risk assessments, regulatory compliance reviews (IFRS 9, 15, and SAMA), and advising on internal control improvements. I aim to contribute my expertise to organizations by strengthening internal audit capabilities and delivering actionable risk insights.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Risk Management, Corrective Actions, Thinking Skills, Motorsports Marketing, Communication, Report Preparation, Audit Reports, Industry standards, Professional Skills, Compliance Auditing, Performance Auditing, Business Consulting, Model Design, Self-Motivation, Supervisory Skills, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Financial Controlling, Operating Models, Resource Management, Financial Systems

Experience

Assistant Manager-Internal Audit

NADEC Foods

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Consultant- Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

ECOVIS Saudi Arabia (ECOVIS AL SABTI)

2022-10 - 2024-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Audit Supervisor- Assurance

BDO in Pakistan

2022-7 - 2022-9 · 3 mos

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Promoted

Senior Financial Auditor

BDO in Pakistan

2021-7 - 2022-6 · 1 yr

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Promoted

Audit Semi Senior

BDO in Pakistan

2020-7 - 2021-6 · 1 yr

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Promoted

Audit Associate

BDO in Pakistan

2019-6 - 2020-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Karachi

Audit Associate

Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co.

2018-12 - 2019-5 · 6 mos

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Worked on a various assurance engagement and assignments, for clients relating to Modarba and Insurance. Some of my key responsibilities includes;  Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence.  Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients' books and records.  Performed audit procedures in the areas of creditors, loans, salaries, receivables, investments, fixed assets, accrued income, prepayments and other charges.  Performed analytical procedures on significant accounts, which comprises: setting expectations, determining variance thresholds, and investigating all differences beyond expectations.  Communicated and discussed audit findings with supervisor and audit manager.  Involvement in the planning, execution and finalization of the audit assignment supporting the supervisor and manager.  Prepare and compile supporting schedules and working papers during audit.  Perform follow-up procedures to ensure recommendations were properly implemented.  Ensured audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions.  Working together with clients during different phases of the assignments and responding to their queries.  Assisting supervisor and audit manager in finalization of audit reports.