Salman T.

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ABOUT SALMAN T.

Sal has been an Internal Audit leader for over 18 years with extensive experience in managing teams responsible for performing Financial, Operational, Reg Compliance, SOX Compliance, IT, external audits, maturity assessments, enterprise risk assessments (ERM & IA), as well as fraud investigations in a global diversified workplace. He has successfully built a few Internal Audit functions from scratch and transformed existing ones into the best in class. Salman specializes in agile internal audit methodology and has implemented different programs successfully to better align with the strategic objectives of multiple industries (Fintech, Manufacturing, Retail & Consumer, Educational & Financial services) he has served. Furthermore, effectively communicated the risks to senior leadership and the board, explained audit coverage to mitigate risks to support them in the execution of their responsibilities. Salman is a dedicated leader who has developed trusted partnerships with key executives like the CEO, CFO, CTO, CISO, GC, COO, CPO and has a proven track record of success developing internal audit best practices, value-added results, leading globally distributed teams, talent growth, managing budgets, performing risk assessments and execution of annual audit plans. He has also successfully transformed different organizational functions by using Agile scrum methodology.Expertise:• Internal Audit Charter, Strategic Plan, SWOT, Maturity State and Vision• Internal Audit Placement as Trusted Partners & Empathetic Advisors • Internal Audit transformation using Agile Scrum • Internal Audit Best Practice Manuals for each pillar (Ops, IT, Fin & Compliance)• Internal Audit Methodology and templates • Enterprise Risk Assessment & IA Risk Assessment synergy• Risk Based Audit Plan Execution (Fin, Ops, IT & Compliance)• Internal Audit Plan Communication & Approval from the Board• Budget optimization to ensure high-performing practice• IA Practice Development• SOX 404• External Audits• Fraud Investigations• Fraud Risk Assessments (FRA)• Segregation of Duties (SOD) Program• Maturity Assessments (TPRM, NIST CSF, ISO, Stock-Based Compensation)• Consulting & Advisory Services• “Executive Reporting” includes but is not limited to IA charter approval, rationale for the audits on the plan based on risk assessment, approval of a change in audit plan due to emerging risks, budget constraints and the need for outsourced expertise, high and medium-risk findings, past due open findings, and annual audit plan execution status