Khalid M. Deeb

Khalid M. Deeb is a [Certified] Public Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Internal Auditor and Valuation Analyst. He is Director General – Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance, and Head of Audit – Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce (United Arab Emirates). He has worked in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kuwait, and the Emirates.

As the Center director he maintains relationships with regulatory bodies in the United Arab Emirates. The Center was organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) to promote development of the national economy, and assist the private and public sectors in adopting the highest standards and practices of corporate governance.

Among the activities that Khalid Deeb oversees: Advisory Services to assist in the assessment and implementation of corporate governance best practices; review of internal control systems; specialized advisory services in corporate governance (including development of codes); training and professional development; research; seminars and conferences; and tailored services for boards of directors. For more information: www.adcci-uae.com/English/Subsidiaries/Pages/Subsidaries.aspx

Professional Background:

Education

B.S. Accounting , Yarmouk University Jordan - 1988 .

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Virginia state, USA - 1993.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), USA - 1993.
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), USA - 1995.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), USA – 1998.
• Certified Business Manager (CBM), USA – 2002
• Certificate in Control Self Assessment (CCSA) USA - 2003
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• Certified Public Accountant, Jordan.
• Certificate in Corporate Governance

Professional Experience

Director General
Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance
04/2008 – 2/2011

Major Responsibilities:

• Establishing the Center and its core structure and objectives
• Strategic and operational planning
• Managing the Center's operations
• Managing clients' business relations
• Developing the business
• Building network with professional organizations
• Maintaining communications with regulatory bodies in UAE

Head of Internal Audit

Abu dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
12/1996 – 04/2008
Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible of all internal audit activities including financial audit, operational audit, compliance audit and information system audit.

Supervisor Auditor, Deloitte & Touche
1/1995 - 12/1996
Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates

During my experience period I was responsible, as an in - charge, for controlling a number of audit assignments for clients in contracting, oil field supplies & services, investment, manufacturing, trading, retailing, not-for-profits, hotels, services, real estate and government entities.

Management Consulting experience:

Prepared policies & procedures in the fields of Finance & Accounting, Human resources and Purchasing & Stores.

Financial Manager, Aramex International
5/1994 – 12/1994
Amman - Jordan

Responsible on the finance and accounting function in Aramex head office in Jordan including consolidation of all branches worldwide, preparing budgets and cash flows.

I was part of a team responsible of reengineering project took place in Aramex.

Supervisor Auditor, Khleif & Co.-KPMG
1/1991 – 5/1994
Amman - Jordan

During my experience period I was responsible, as an in - charge, for controlling a number of audit assignments for clients in banks, insurance, investment, manufacturing, contracting, trading, not-for-profits and services. In addition to audit and accounting assignments for clients based on US GAAP. Other consulting assignments include projects for designing policies & procedures manuals to several clients.

Accountant, Al-Nisif & Al-Fakhoury - Kuwait
7/1988 – 7/1990