Mark Faraj

 I am a qualified and well-accomplished financial management professional with extensive work experience in Audit, Assurance, Risk Management , Accounting, and Finance. I have strong experience in starting and managing internal audit and assurance departments, to world - class standards. I require an opportunity where my full range of skills in internal audit and commerce could be put to the benefit of a substantial corporation.

I am energetic and positive team player, with extensive work experience in three continents. In a long and successful career to date, acquired strong skills in accounting and internal auditing. As well, I have managed projects and teams, mentored and coached people to high levels of performance and in doing so acquired outstanding relationship development skills with people at all levels with different nationalities, from the Audit Committee to the factory floor or back office. 

Manage and control the internal audit department by promoting high standards of control and providing objective assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control systems, governance processes, risk management, and compliance across the company Directorates. Lead audit assignments and special projects being carried out by senior / internal auditors / assistant auditor or other external resources, in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and other regulatory bodies’ requirements. Prepare letters of recommendation for company’s top management regarding its internal control weaknesses and recommending the proper procedures and control activities to prevent, detect and correct the weaknesses in the internal controls in order to reach the potential risks to acceptable levels.

1. Bachelor Degree |The University of Jordan | Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration.                    
2. New Zealand Diploma in Business | Auckland University of Technology.
3. The Institute of Internal Auditors. (IIA) USA.                              
4. The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
5. New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association.