Independent audit & governance advisory

Clarity in risk.
Confidence in
governance.

I’m Emadul Hannan, CIA, CRMA. I help organizations strengthen internal audit, focus on the risks that matter, and turn assurance into practical improvement.

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Since 1987A career across sectors
CIA · CRMAProfessional certifications
Private & public sectorsLeadership and advisory
Dhaka, BangladeshIndependent consulting
How I can help

Assurance with
a practical purpose.

Focused support for boards, audit committees and management seeking stronger controls, better risk visibility and an effective internal audit function.

01 / AUDIT STRATEGY

Risk-based
internal audit

Audit universes, risk assessments, annual plans and audit methodologies that connect assurance work to organizational priorities.

02 / GOVERNANCE

Audit function
& governance

Internal audit charters, reporting structures and practical guidance to support independence, oversight and constructive dialogue.

03 / RISK & CONTROL

Controls that work
in practice

Risk registers, control assessment frameworks and actionable recommendations grounded in how processes actually operate.

04 / PUBLIC SECTOR

Public financial
management

Support for internal audit reform, audit manuals, pilot audits and implementation within ministries, departments and agencies.

05 / CAPABILITY

Training &
knowledge transfer

Practical workshops on RBIA, governance and internal controls, designed to help audit teams apply concepts with confidence.

06 / ADVISORY

Targeted audit
& risk support

Scope-specific consulting for organizations reviewing their audit practices, addressing control gaps or developing stronger assurance capabilities.

Selected contribution

Building foundations
for public sector audit.

Ministry of Finance · SPFMS Program
From audit framework
to practical implementation.

As Senior Consultant, Internal Audit, from January 2022 to February 2025, I contributed to Bangladesh’s public financial management reform through the development of audit tools, guidance and pilot work.

01Internal Audit Charter and Risk-Based Internal Audit Manual — approved program outputs.
02A risk register database covering 230 risks, supported by audit forms and test sheets.
03Pilot internal audit work with the Roads and Highways Department.
04Practical tools and translated guidance to support implementation and capacity building.
Professional background

Perspective built
across industries.

My experience spans banking, telecommunications, industry, development organizations and government reform. That breadth helps me connect sound audit principles with the realities of different operating environments.

BankingTelecommunicationsManufacturingPublic sector
Ministry of Finance · SPFMSSenior Consultant, Internal Audit
2022–2025
HSBC BangladeshHead of Internal Audit
GrameenphoneHead of Internal Audit
Holcim / ACC IndiaInternal audit experience
Wider professional experienceKAFCO · ACI · Novartis
Marubeni · Duncan Brothers
Qualifications & developmentCIA · CRMA
Postgraduate management studies, Middlesex University
My approach

Independent judgment.
Constructive engagement.

Effective assurance should be rigorous, understandable and useful to the people responsible for acting on it.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Start with the context.

Clarify objectives, governance, stakeholder expectations and the risks facing the organization.

02 / ASSESS

Follow the evidence.

Evaluate processes and controls objectively, with attention to root causes and material exposure.

03 / IMPROVE

Make action achievable.

Translate findings into clear priorities, practical recommendations and meaningful follow-up.

Work together

Let’s define the
right engagement.

Looking for audit advisory, RBIA support or a practical training session? Contact me directly by email or connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss your priorities.

Email me Connect on LinkedIn

emadul.hannan@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/emadul

Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement scope and availability discussed individually.