Abdelqader Awwad

Director of Audit & Financial Advisory
📍 Amman, Jordan ✉️ [email protected] 📞 +962 77 6099843 🔗 LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-driven Audit Manager with over 4 years of elite experience spearheading external and internal audits, complex financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and taxation for a diverse portfolio of ~195 corporate entities. Proven track record in orchestrating large-scale audit operations, supervising high-performing audit teams, and driving technological modernization through AI integration and proprietary software solutions. Recognized for establishing 'Smart Accountant,' enhancing organizational workflow efficiency by up to 35% through custom VBA automation and advanced financial data modeling.
KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Audit Manager • AlSaber Certified Public Accountants 2022 – Present
Amman, Jordan
  • Direct day-to-day audit operations and oversee firm-wide workflow management, aligning engagement milestones with strict regulatory deadlines.
  • Supervise, mentor, and allocate tasks for a high-performing team of 5 professional auditors, optimizing resource utilization and deliverable quality.
  • Oversee a complex portfolio of 195+ companies, ranging from large-scale corporations to dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • Direct end-to-end external and internal audit engagements from strategic planning and risk assessment through rigorous fieldwork, substantive testing, and executive reporting.
  • Author, review, and issue comprehensive financial statements and audit deliverables in strict compliance with IFRS and international auditing standards.
  • Perform extensive analysis of general ledgers, trial balances, and supporting financial schedules to uncover material misstatements, risks, and strategic reporting opportunities.
⚡ Key Impact: Reduced audit cycle turnaround time by 25% through the implementation of advanced Excel VBA automation and risk-based audit planning.
⚡ Key Impact: Maintained a 98% client retention and satisfaction rate by providing proactive advisory and resolving complex IFRS reporting issues.
Data Entry Specialist • Remote / Online 2020 – 2021
Amman, Jordan
  • Managed high-volume data entry, validation, and reconciliation for customer accounts with an exceptional 99.8% accuracy rate.
  • Generated customized financial and operational reports to support senior management decision-making processes.
  • Maintained strict data integrity, security protocols, and strict confidentiality while handling sensitive financial records.
  • Streamlined data processing workflows by developing standardized templates and verification checklists.
⚡ Key Impact: Accelerated data processing speed by 20% by implementing systematic file categorization and error-checking protocols.
CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Core Technical Competencies: External & Internal Audit • IFRS & Financial Reporting • Risk Assessment & Internal Controls • Tax Compliance & Corporate Monitoring • Financial Statement Preparation
Tools, Software & Systems: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VBA) • Advanced Financial Modeling • Accounting Software Development • Workflow Automation Tools • AI-Enabled Auditing Applications
Methodologies & Standards: International Standards on Auditing (ISA) • Process Optimization • Data Analytics & Verification • Quality Assurance Frameworks
Leadership & Soft Skills: Client Relationship Management • Audit Team Supervision • Strategic Planning • Cross-functional Collaboration • Complex Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Candidate - AICPA (2024)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - In Progress - IIA (2024)
Artificial Intelligence in Accounting & Auditing Professional Certification - Global Professional Development (2023)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting • Islamic Sciences and Education University 2022
Amman, Jordan
Focused on Advanced Corporate Finance, Auditing Standards, and Financial Statement Analysis.
KEY PROJECTS
Smart Accountant Software Solution
Founder and lead developer of 'Smart Accountant', a specialized accounting software product designed to automate bookkeeping, financial reporting, and audit workflows for small and medium-sized enterprises.
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Native) • English (Professional Working Proficiency)
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Demonstrated initiative and business acumen by founding a commercial software product tailored to the accounting sector, scaling adoption to 12 distinct companies.