Tahir Abbas is an experienced internal audit, anti-fraud, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professional with over 10 years of experience working for national and international corporations. He has expertise in setting up new internal audit functions and managing established functions. Abbas holds several professional certifications related to audit, risk management, and fraud examination. He currently serves as the Internal Audit Head for a fertilizer company in Pakistan and also teaches audit and fraud-related courses at universities.

1. Tahir Abbas,
A seasoned audit, anti-fraud and GRC professional with rich experience spanning over a decade.
Tahir has worked for various National & International corporates in services as well manufacturing
sector. From setting-up a new internal audit function to taking it to excellence and managing the
established IA function has been on his specialty.
Having qualified, CIA, CISA, CBAP, CCSA, CRMA, APFA, CAMS and CFE, Tahir possess specialized
knowledge of diversified audit, risk and forensic areas which makes him an accomplished
professional. In addition, Tahir’s Master’s Degree in Business Administration equips him with full
range of academic and professional knowledge, values, skills & expertise necessary to operate with
excellence as facilitator of improvement.
Along with experience of 10 years in Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud, Risk management (ERM) IC (COSO)
and BPR field Tahir also conducted more than 30 training and seminar sessions in the area of Audit
Management, Data Analytics, Fraud Risk Management, COSO/ERM, control self-assessment, Anti
money laundering, public sector fraud and IS Audit.
Tahir has been consulted and facilitated various assurance and consulting assignment including
but not limited to business process improvement, fraud prevention policy development, cultural
transformation, internal investigations and COSO implementation.
Tahir is currently serving as Internal Audit Head in Fertilizer sector. He is member of Advisory
Council of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and member audit committee of a charitable
institution. Tahir is also a Lead facilitator/Trainer for Anti-Fraud and Risk Management, Audit and
Compliance programs. He is also teaching fraud and audit related course at various private
universities in Pakistan.

2. TAHIR ABBAS
53/C Audit and Accounts Housing Society, Phase 1, Lahore, Pakistan 54000
Mobile: +92-333-4366794
tahir.pak@live.com
SUMMARY
Proficiency in risk based auditing approach and COSO, ERM, SOX, governance, ISO risk
frameworks as well as thorough knowledge of auditing methodology with required analytical,
critical thinking, communication, IT general and Risk Management Skills. Sufficient expertise
in designing and analyzing business processes and trained for advice and make
recommendations to management to create/improve systems and strategic control issues. Able to
manage risk assessment and management tasks, monitor changes in business processes,
information systems, management and operations with proficiency in Microsoft
office and Audit Command Language (ACL).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT, 12/2012 to Current
Vital Agri Nutrients (Pvt.) Limited － Lahore, Pakistan
Establish and manage an Internal Audit function to independently review organizational
activity, processes, operation's and functions,
Review and finalize audit plans covering major risk areas, major functions, operation's,
and evaluate compliance.
Evaluates and provides assurance that risk management, control, and governance
systems are functioning as intended.
Provide leadership, expertise and professional advice to the Audit Committee on
internal audit matter.
MANAGER BUSINESS RISK SERVICES, 08/2011 to 10/2012
Advance Learning Initiative (Pvt) Ltd － Lahore, Pakistan
Manage business advisory, consulting and trainings services on financial reporting,
internal audit, process improvement, IS security, COSO/ERM, fraud prevention and
detection, governance, risk and compliance.
Planning and directing comprehensive risk-based Internal Audit Programs for clients.
Assessing business and fraud risk areas, recommending solutions to minimize or
eliminate risk exposure and to oversee the implementation of the solutions following the
approval of the client.
AUDIT AND ASSURANCE MANAGER, 09/2008 to 08/2011
Iqbal Yasir Khalid & Co Chartered Accountants － Lahore, Pakistan
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Internal Audit strategies to
ensure effectiveness of the audit process and achievement of the audit objectives.
Develops documentation via process flow diagrams and writing Standard Operating
Procedures.
Work with stakeholders to solidify the needs and goals of the organization through a
collaborative and at times consultative approach.
Manage projects range from Security and Controls assessments and Project Assurance
to Security and Controls redesign and GRC implementations.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
2010 AIOU Pakistan
Master of Business Administration
CERTIFICATIONS

3. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist: 2016
ACAMS USA
Certified Business Analysis Professional 2016
IIBA Canada
Certified Information Systems Auditor: 2012
ISACA USA
Certified Fraud Examiners: 2011
ACFE USA
Certification in Control Self-Assessment: 2011
IIA USA
Certified Internal Auditor: 2010
IIA USA
Certification in Risk Management Assurance: 2010
IIA USA
Associate Public Finance Accountant: 2008
PIPFA － Lahore, Pakistan
PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Internal control gap analysis engagement
Information Security Manual development
Financial modeling of gold mining company
Business plan writing for various Clients
Business process improvement project
ERM and COSO implementation
Fraud Prevention policy development
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Fraud Risk Assessment
Fraud Risk Management
Risk Based Internal Auditing
Internal Controls for Fraud Prevention
COSO/ERM , Control Self Assessment
Control Self Assessment Techniques and Tools
Audting for Internal Fraud
COMMITTEES (INCLUDE ROLES, SUCH AS CHAIRMAN, ETC.)
Member Advisory Committee, ACFE
SVP, IIC, Lahore-Chapter
Member, Audit Committee, PSRD
INTERESTS
Teaching and Speaking
Playing Chess
Surfing Web