Dr. Manar Iskandar has over 25 years of experience in Audit, Assurance, and Risk Advisory services across a wide range of industries. He has held leadership roles on Boards and Audit Committees for various companies and has made significant contributions to the development of the consulting and accounting profession in the Kingdom. He continues to play an active role in leading and supporting multiple initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alhazmi brings a distinguished academic and professional background in Accounting, Financial Control, and MIS. He holds a PhD from Manchester Business School and has extensive post-doctoral research experience in the UK. With over three decades of teaching and consulting experience in the region, his expertise spans cost management, strategic accounting, taxation, and internal control systems, supported by numerous projects and industry collaborations. Dr. Alhazmi has also held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Accounting and MIS Department at KFUPM, and has contributed to national professional bodies such as SOCPA and the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Appeal Committee.
Asif Ali is an Internal Audit and Risk Advisory professional with over 12 years of experience leading audits, strengthening governance frameworks, and conducting strategic risk assessments across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. He is a CPA and SOCPA associate member and holds a Master’s degree in Economics. Asif is highly skilled in developing Internal Audit functions, delivering high-impact reviews, and translating complex operational and regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights for senior management and Audit Committees. Known for his analytical approach and strong stakeholder engagement, he focuses on enhancing control environments, improving operational efficiency, and supporting organizations in achieving greater transparency, accountability, and operational discipline.
Hasan Alhazmi is an accounting and audit professional with hands-on experience in external audit, financial statement preparation, and government-sector bookkeeping. He has worked across multiple industries, supported the transition of the Ministry of Media’s accounting records to the accrual basis, and prepared complete financial reporting packages in line with professional standards. Hasan also brings tax preparation experience from the United States and strong technical proficiency in Oracle, QuickBooks, and leading audit and tax software. He is an Associate Member of SOCPA.
Nibras Alsenani is a cybersecurity and IT specialist with strong academic credentials and practical experience in cyber defense, artificial intelligence, and computer science education. She holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and postgraduate training in Artificial Intelligence, supported by research in deep learning–based intrusion detection for IoT systems. Nibras currently lectures at Northern Border University, teaching courses in networks, information security, programming, and e-commerce technologies. Her expertise spans penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, secure system development, and a wide range of programming languages and security tools, reflecting a strong foundation in modern cybersecurity and applied technology.
Sharafuddin Modhawi is a Chief Internal Auditor with over 30 years of experience in internal audit, accounting, and governance across diversified industries in the GCC. He possesses deep expertise in risk management, internal control evaluation, regulatory compliance, and audit committee reporting. Sharafuddin is a proven leader in establishing and enhancing internal audit functions, conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments, and delivering value-added recommendations that strengthen financial integrity, operational efficiency, and corporate governance. He is known for his strong analytical judgment, stakeholder engagement, and commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.
