Taher Hatim

Highly accomplished Internal Audit & Finance professional with 14+ years of experience across Big 4, multinational groups, and leading GCC conglomerates including Mustafa Sultan Group, NESR (NASDAQ-listed), and Deloitte Oman. Proficient in internal audit, enterprise risk assessment, governance frameworks, financial control evaluation, fraud investigation, and SOP development. Proven ability to lead group-wide audit planning, strengthen governance culture, and implement robust internal control frameworks across diverse industries—retail, distribution, manufacturing, energy, banking, tourism, leasing, and investments.

Chartered

Accountant (ICAI) and currently pursuing CIA (IIA).

Group Internal Auditor - Mustafa Sultan Enterprises - Oman

(2018-10)

• Lead the group internal audit function for 10 diversified companies.
• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan aligned with IIA standards.
• Review business processes across Finance, Procurement, HR, Inventory, Sales, and Operations.
• Identify process gaps, assess control weaknesses, and recommend internal control enhancements.
• Conduct fraud investigations and prepare in-depth factual reports for senior management.
• Design, draft, and update group-wide policies and business SOPs.
• Prepare and present audit findings, dashboards, and committee packs for the Audit Committee.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations and ensure risk mitigation actions are completed.

Senior Internal Auditor - NESR - Oman

(2017-02 - 2018-10)

• Performed operational, financial, and compliance audits across oilfield services operations.
• Conducted control testing, walkthroughs, and risk-based assurance reviews.
• Prepared detailed audit reports and presented findings to executive management.
• Ensured effective implementation of corrective action plans and process improvements.

Senior Auditor - Deloitte - Oman

(2013-12 - 2017-01)

• Delivered statutory and internal audits across banking, manufacturing, tourism, and financial services.
• Performed IFRS-based financial audits and internal control evaluations under ISA guidelines.
• Executed enterprise risk assessments, internal controls testing, and compliance reviews.
• Drafted audit reports and facilitated exit meetings with clients and Audit Committees.

Certified Internal Auditor - Internal Audit - The Institute of Internal Auditors (2026)

Chartered Accountant - Accounting - ICAI (2010)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Pune (2007)