Yousef AlBader, CRMA ,CIA

Group Director - Internal Audit @ Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co.

About

I’m a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) holder with over 18 years of experience across banking, petrochemicals, nonprofit organizations, and diversified commercial groups. This experience has given me a clear, practical view of how organizations operate, govern risk, and make decisions at scale. I specialize in establishing and transforming Internal Audit functions, from design and strategy to execution and board-level engagement, including the build-out of Internal Audit functions from the ground up, embedding risk-based methodologies, strengthening governance frameworks, and positioning audit as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and boards. My work focuses on enabling effective governance, enhancing risk oversight, and delivering clear, independent insight that supports performance and long-term value creation.

Country

Kuwait

City

Kuwait City

Industry

Retail

Skill

Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Budgets, Business Analysis, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, IFRS, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, SAP, Project Planning, Investments, Analysis, Six Sigma, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling

Experience

Group Director - Internal Audit

Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co.

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Kuwait

Director of Internal Audit

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)

2022-10 - 2025-12 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Kuwait

Established and led the Internal Audit Office at KFAS, building the function, strengthening the governance framework through a risk-based audit strategy from the ground up while reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The role focused on enhancing governance, providing independent assurance, and supporting informed decision-making across financial, operational, and institutional activities.