Abdul Rehman Saeed

Abdul Rehman Saeed has a diverse work experience, starting from their current role as the Chief Internal Auditor at SAB Invest since May 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President Internal Audit at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) from November 2020 to April 2022.

Before joining PIF, Abdul worked at the National Investment Corporation as an Internal Audit Manager from March 2013 to October 2020. In this role, they designed a customized risk framework, conducted heat map analysis, and monitored key risk indicators.

Abdul Rehman also gained valuable experience at PwC as a Senior Consultant, where they worked on risk assessment, internal audit execution, extensive reporting, and fraud investigation. Later, they were seconded to the National Investment Corporation from PwC.

Abdul held the position of AVP (Finance & Control) at Albaraka Islamic Bank from 2009 to 2011. During this time, they established and managed the bank's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting function and ensured compliance with Central bank regulations.

Abdul Rehman began their career at Ernst & Young, where they held the roles of Senior Auditor, Supervisor, and Auditor between 2001 and 2009. In these positions, they conducted internal and external audits, special assignments, and developed staff through supervision, coaching, and mentoring.

With their vast experience in auditing, risk management, and internal controls, Abdul Rehman Saeed has developed strong expertise in financial sector, real estate, manufacturing, utility, oil and gas, construction, education, and retail industries.

Abdul Rehman Saeed began their education in 2001 at the University of the Punjab, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, specializing in Commerce & IT. Abdul Rehman completed this program in 2003.

In 2002, Abdul Rehman Saeed also joined The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, where they studied accounting and obtained the ACA 5173 certification. Abdul Rehman completed their studies at the institute in 2007.

Throughout their career, Abdul Rehman Saeed has obtained several additional certifications to enhance their professional expertise. In 2008, they became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) through The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Abdul Rehman also became a Fellow Public Finance Accountant (FPFA) through the Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountant (PIPFA) in the same year.

In 2011, Abdul Rehman Saeed achieved the Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

Subsequently, in 2019, Abdul Rehman Saeed obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA, as well as the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Abdul Rehman also completed the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. that year.

Furthermore, in 2019, they achieved the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate (CSXA), and in 2020, they obtained the COSO Internal Control Certificate.

Most recently, in 2021, Abdul Rehman Saeed obtained the GRC Professional certification from OCEG (Open Compliance & Ethics Group).