Twenty years. One mission. Protect the capital.
Independent strategic auditor and board-facing advisor. Big-4 trained and triple-certified. Built for organizations demanding assurance with operating weight.
Internal audit is a commercial intelligence asset—designed to change executive decisions before the pattern becomes loss.
Built to turn assurance into an executive instrument.
Architecting audit functions that protect capital. With 20+ years of experience, I design and lead internal audit departments from inception, establishing governance structures, automated control frameworks, and technical oversight—spanning KSA Vision 2030 giga-project oversight and Saudi Family Office charters—to deliver credible board assurance.
Core capabilities cluster into three domains: IA function building, forensic analytics and fraud detection, and board assurance and IPO readiness.
Big-4 trained (EY, KPMG). Translating complex audit findings into decisive board action, eliminating compliance paperwork. Operating as a Registered Independent Consultant for Catalant and Veritux Consulting Network (Dubai), advising CFOs and Boards on governance architecture, fraud forensics, and control environments across KSA and the UAE. Delivering independent advisory and fractional Chief Audit Executive services globally.
Career trajectory.
From Big 4 roots to group-level profit protection, transformation, and board advisory.
STRATEGIC CAREER ARCHITECTURE.
A 20-Year Upward Trajectory from Big 4 Roots to Board Advisory
Signature capabilities.
IA Function Building
Designing charters, methodologies, risk-based plans, and team structures to build or reset internal audit functions.
Forensic Analytics & Fraud Detection
Deploying population testing, ML-driven anomaly detection, and continuous automated telemetry to eliminate sample-based blind spots.
Board Assurance & IPO Readiness
Structuring ICOFR, COSO ERM, and regulatory readiness frameworks tailored for boards, regulators, and investors.
Board and executive feedback.
Direct perspective from the C-suite, Audit Committees, and Senior Partners on the impact of my advisory work.
"Majid brings credibility, integrity, and a genuine collaborative mindset to internal audit, and any organisation — particularly within the F&B or consumer space — would benefit greatly from his leadership and expertise. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"Majid was, indeed, a pleasure to work alongside. His intuitive approach was appreciated by the team and allowed an efficient and speedy, yet thoughtful improvement of ALFA’s systems and culture. I can highly recommend Majid Mumtaz in future endeavors of Internal Audit or Executive Leadership."
"He has the strongest skills of any internal auditor that I have had the privilege of working with. He is methodical in his approach, yet intuitive in following the clues. He has made our organization stronger and safer because of his diligence and powerful skill set."
"An individual with impeccable ethical standards, he is also fully aware of the need to balance the requirements of business... A trusted friend, colleague and confidant, Majid can be relied upon to do the right thing. His personable persona and good humor can also be relied on to defuse potentially explosive situations, making him an invaluable addition to any audit, or senior management team."
Selected books and frameworks.
A smaller selection of writing that extends the same operating thesis into audit, risk, and forensic work.
The Auditor’s Risk Compass
Targeted industry frameworks for specialized audit and governance programs.
The Blueprint of Operations
Mastering 15 core business processes in the age of Agentic AI.
The Power Professional
A tactical manual for dominance, strategy, and corporate authority.
Handbook of Risk Red Flags in Restaurants
A practitioner's guide to preventing failure through early detection of risk indicators.
The Un-Financial Risk Manager
Protecting value in the real world — ESG, cyber, and emerging strategic risks.
10 Forensic Accounting Skills
Practical handbook on fraud detection, forensic investigation, and evidence management.
ITGC Program Guide
A strategic approach to IT General Controls — security, compliance, and enterprise value protection.
Internal Audit Guide for Dine-In Locations in the Middle East
Comprehensive audit guide for restaurant operations in the GCC region.