Saadat Ali

About Saadat Ali

At UN Women, our team has enhanced the organization\'s commitment to gender equality with robust internal control systems and strategic risk management. Our focus on compliance auditing has been instrumental in developing audit strategies that resonate with our mission, thereby fostering operational efficiency and adherence to our goals. With over six years of dedicated service, our collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to the global empowerment of women.My role as an Audit Specialist has demanded a high level of analytical skill, allowing us to conduct thorough audits in varied and often challenging environments. Certified as an Internal Auditor, I have worked alongside multidisciplinary teams to elevate operational excellence. This position leverages my proficiencies in compliance and process improvement, highlighting my essential role in propelling UN Women\'s commitment to supreme standards in internal auditing.

Experience

1. Audit Specialist

   UN Women

   May 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   UN WomenUN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.My responsibilities• Undertake audit missions to UN Women offices in Headquarters and away from Headquarters, at the regional, sub-regional and country level, including to areas with hazardous working conditions;• Provide technical contributions to internal controls and risk management:• Prepare/participate in the preparation of risk-based audit plans/programmes;• Conduct specific elements of the assignment in accordance with the International Standards for Internal Auditing and Office of Internal Audit policies.• Design and Implement the Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan in collaboration with the Audit Chief.

Education

• Al Khair University

  Bachelors in Commerce

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

  Professional Accounting Affiliate, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Laws, Audit

  2000 — 2007

• Islamabad Model College for Boys. F-7/3, Islamabad

  HSSC, Physics, Chemistry, Maths

  1998 — 2000

• IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors

  Certified Internal Auditor, Internal Auditing

  2012 — 2014

• Islamabad Model College for Boys, F-7/3, Islamabad

  SSC, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

  1996 — 1998

• AL Khair University

  Masters in Commerce

Skills

• General Ledger
• Risk Assessment
• Planning
• Deliverables
• Accounting Standards
• Internal Controls
• External Audit
• Tax
• Auditing
• Internal Audit
• Ifrs
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance