"Mastering Internal Audit Fundamentals: A Step by Step Approach" is a comprehensive guide to help aspiring and current internal auditors enhance their skills and knowledge. The book takes a step-by-step approach, starting with the fundamentals and building up to more advanced concepts.
The book is written by Salih Ahmed Islam, an experienced internal auditor who have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the profession. It provides practical insights and guidance on how to perform effective internal audits, including how to plan and execute audits, develop audit programs, and communicate audit findings.
Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned internal auditor, "Mastering Internal Audit Fundamentals: A Step by Step Approach" is an essential guide to help you succeed in your role. The book is designed to be a valuable resource that you can refer to throughout your career, providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to perform effective internal audits and add value to your organisation.
Salih Ahmed Islam is a highly seasoned internal auditor with an exceptional track record spanning 25 years across diverse industries and organizations of varying sizes. His extensive background equips him with the ability to effectively utilize his expertise during internal audits, translating his insights into valuable advantages for the organizations he serves.
In addition to his core responsibilities in internal auditing, Salih provides advisory services to company executives in the areas of risk management practices, risk assessment, and compliance matters. His exemplary leadership capabilities, technical proficiency, and exceptional interpersonal skills have garnered praise from his peers and colleagues.
Salih has successfully managed and overseen internal audit projects in multiple countries, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Georgia, Romania, U.A.E., Japan, Russia, Germany, Spain, and Sudan. Furthermore, he has conducted comprehensive fraud investigations utilizing advanced data analytics techniques within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail, and Manufacturing sectors, effectively mitigating inconsistencies and detecting various forms of fraud.
His proficiency in process mapping, policy development, and procedure establishment has resulted in valuable contributions to both central departments and subsidiary entities within organizations. Throughout his illustrious career, Salih has actively trained numerous internal auditors, providing comprehensive instruction in loss prevention, fraud awareness, ethical practices, and internal controls to managers and staff members.
Salih has established a prominent presence on LinkedIn, actively sharing his professional insights and experiences with a global audience. Moreover, he has delivered engaging seminars, webinars, and training sessions on an international scale, further disseminating his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of internal auditing.