Yazan A. Odeh

Background

About Yazan A. Odeh

Yazan is a senior management professional with a strong experience in spearheading the development and implementation of a risk based audit strategy and annual plan as well as planning and conducting audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holder of MBA with solid Big 4 background and experience; acquired diversified experience of internal and external audit including experience in Automotive, Real Estates, Investments, Logistics, Trading and Manufacturing. Proven ability in delivering an independent, effective, and efficient internal audit service to the company in line with the IIA standards. Yazan holds ability to mobilize & manages financial resources to meet company’s long and short-term financial needs. Effective team player with exceptional planning and execution skills coupled with a systematic approach and quick adaptability. Championing best practice in governance, objectively assess the adequacy of governance systems and management of risks, comment on responses to emerging risks and propose new developments. He is stellar in planning and conducting audits to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations. Setting the strategic direction for the internal audit and risk management functions in developing the business plan, required KPI’s and internal audit budget. Some of his notable functional strengths: Yazan is instrumental in spearheading the development and implementation of a risk based audit strategy and annual plan. Yazan minimized the risk/loss exposures and impact on the business by establishing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function from scratch.