Hazem Keshk
Chief Internal Auditor QNB Group
Hazem is an inspirational and transformational audit leader with 27 years of experience across Internal & External Audit, Consulting, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, and AML. He has successfully established and elevated internal audit functions within leading financial institutions across North America and the Middle East.A highly qualified professional, Hazem holds CPA (USA), CIA, CRP, CRMA, CGMA, AMLP, and CABM designations. He is recognized for expertise in financial reporting (IFRS & US GAAP), SOX compliance, fraud prevention, anti-bribery and corruption, and change management. His work includes designing and assessing governance frameworks, internal controls, and enterprise risk strategies aligned with boardroom priorities and regulatory expectations.Hazem has delivered risk-focused reports and strategic recommendations to Audit Committees and Executive Management, enhancing governance, risk management, controls, and decision-making. As a trusted advisor, he has served on key oversight bodies including Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Executive Committees, contributing to enterprise-wide risk strategy, regulatory alignment, and performance assurance. He has contributed to the global internal audit profession through service on the IIA’s International Internal Audit Standards Board and the Financial Services Guidance Committee and has authored multiple IIA Global Practice Guides advancing internal audit methodologies across financial services and cross-industry environments.He is recognized for strategic thinking, analytical depth and stakeholder influence and is a frequent lecturer on audit and risk topics including CIA exam preparation.
All Sessions by Hazem Keshk
Global Internal Audit Standards and Topical Requirements
This session offers a focused overview of the Global Internal Audit Standards and the new Topical Requirements shaping today’s audit practices. Participants will learn how the updated framework strengthens audit quality, supports professional judgment, and enhances alignment with organizational governance and risk expectations.We’ll break down the core Domains, essential requirements, and the practical impact these changes have on planning, fieldwork, and reporting. The session also highlights Topical Requirements—mandatory guidance for areas such as cybersecurity, third‑party risk, financial controls, and data governance—and explains how they integrate with the Standards to drive consistency and clarity across audit engagements.Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare their audit teams for successful adoption.
