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.