Executive Manager Risk Advisory Services (CIA, MSC)
Bilal Ababneh

More about the expert

He has led the establishment of audit and compliance departments within publicly listed companies and family groups, participated in board-requested audit reviews, and helped executive teams strengthen their risk response capabilities.

Prior to joining Maham, Bilal served as a Risk Advisory Director in leading regional firms, where he helped design control structures and restructure internal audit functions across major enterprises.

🔹 Education & Certifications:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

     
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting

     
  • Continuous training in data analysis and governance

     

🔹 Areas of Expertise:

  • Establishing internal audit and compliance units

     
  • Developing enterprise risk management frameworks (ERM)

     
  • Preparing audit reports for board and committee review

     
  • Utilizing CAATs for data-driven audit insights

     
  • Designing risk assessment indicators and control plans

     

🔹 Industries & Operational Scope:

  • Government, energy, pharmaceuticals, real estate, construction, manufacturing, retail, and services

     
  • Operational domains: production, sales, marketing, procurement, HR, logistics, finance, and contracting

     

 Closing:
 At Maham, Bilal serves as a strategic advisor who bridges technical knowledge with organizational needs—turning risk systems into decision-enabling frameworks and enhancing institutional governance across sectors.

 Meta Description (EN):
 Bilal Ababneh – Executive Director of Risk Advisory at Maham, with 13+ years of experience across the GCC, CIA certified, expert in internal audit, governance, and enterprise risk frameworks.