Abdullah Habiby

I am Abdullah Habiby, With over 10 years of experience in the filed of auditing, accounting, and information technology, combined with my fluency in multiple languages, throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent communication and leadership skills.

My experience in planning and executing audits, as well as conducting fraud investigations and internal control reviews, has honed my attention to detail, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

In addition to my professional experience, I have completed a Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity from McGill University. This program has equipped me with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

I possess a wide range of technical skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Package, experience in computer and network system maintenance, and knowledge of various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and OSX. My familiarity with programming languages, such as Java, and my understanding of security control frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT and HIPPA.

• Over 10 years of experience in the field of accounting, auditing and information technology
•  Recent studies in applied cybersecurity at McGill University (Continuing Education) 
• Extensive computer and network system expertise, both in maintenance and initial setup 
• Monitoring, maintaining and deploying security toolsets
•  Identifying and resolving flaws
•  Briefing technical leaders on the nature and impact of threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Financial and Security Auditing – Preparing an annual internal audit plan when requested and delivering weekly, monthly and quarterly reports about internal audit activities. – Providing financial analysis and records, monthly budgets, cash forecasts, and regular preparation of staff salaries to the head officer. – Monitoring the administrative performance of site sub-offices and performing stock taking. – Visiting clients in different regions of the country and reviewing the control system in place. – Execute a pre-audit before disbursement and finance audit after each disbursement. – Ensuring compliance with the afghan internal audit and regional law policies.
•  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
• Self employe (since) 2019 
• Supervisor Forensic Investigator 2012 - 2015 MTN AFGHANISTAN, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN) 
• Relationship Officer 2012 BOLORO AFGHANISTAN, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN)
•  Audit Officer / Subject matter specialist 2008 - 2017
•  USAID-DAI-ACE, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN) 
• JOSHI AND BHANDARY, MINISTER OF INTERIOR, PROVINCIAL HEADQUARTERS, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN) 
• SUPREME GLOBAL SERVICE SOLUTION, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN)
• A.F. FERGUSON AND CO., A MEMBER FIRM OF PWC, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN) 
• ICT Teacher and IT Support 2007 AGA KHAN EDUCATION SERVICE, KABUL (AFGHANISTAN) – Teaching computer programs such as Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Package, Coral Draw, Photoshop and PageMaker. – Gathering and analyzing data to diagnose problems with computer systems. – Changing the configuration, settings and permissions to fix technical issues.

• Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity from McGill University, Montréal (2023).
• Certificate in Microsoft Office Package (2007)
• Certificate in Designing Package (2007) from AKES, Kabul, Afghanistan.
• Certified Accounting Technician from Bakhtar University, Kabul, Afghanistan (2007).

• Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook.
• Programming Languages: Java.
• Other Software: Photoshop, PageMaker, IBM Lotus Notes, QuickBooks.

• SANS, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
• Security control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and COBIT Standard.
• Information security and risk management frameworks like ISO27001.
• Penetration testing techniques and cyber-attack methods.