Kamrul Hasan
About Kamrul Hasan
Kamrul Hasan is a Senior Manager at CIBC, specializing in Strategic Initiatives and Quality Assurance within Internal Audit. He has extensive experience in audit management, project management, and finance across various industries and regions.
Current Role at CIBC
Kamrul Hasan is currently serving as the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Quality Assurance, Internal Audit at CIBC. Since 2019, he has been responsible for implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of internal audit processes. He operates out of the Toronto, Canada Area and focuses on integrating Agile principles and project management methodologies into audit planning to address emerging risks effectively.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before his current role, Kamrul Hasan held multiple positions at CIBC. From 2017 to 2019, he was the Senior Manager, Annual Planning and Application Support, where he developed and executed annual audit plans. Between 2015 and 2017, he served as the Audit Manager, Technology & Projects, handling audits related to technology and projects. He started at CIBC in 2015 as a Business Systems Consultant, Internal Audit, where he worked for five months.
Earlier Career Positions
Kamrul Hasan's career includes roles at several notable organizations. From 2010 to 2014, he was an Internal Audit Manager at British American Tobacco in the Asia Pacific region. Between 2008 and 2010, he worked at Nokia as Manager, Shared Accounting Services in Dhaka. Prior to that, he served as Group Finance Manager at Gemcon Group from 2007 to 2008 and as Principal Officer at Eastern Bank Limited from 2003 to 2005, both in Dhaka.
Educational Background
Kamrul Hasan has a diverse educational background. He completed his MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in B. Sc. from National University, achieved between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, he attended Notre Dame College from 1993 to 1995 for his High School education. He has furthered his education with certifications and courses from the University of Toronto, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, and ACCA.
Innovative Audit Techniques and Tools
Kamrul Hasan has been at the forefront of introducing innovative audit techniques and utilizing advanced tools in his field. He has implemented an integrated audit approach that ensures seamless data flow, enhancing audit efficiency. He has also introduced methodologies such as 'sample by exception' and 'continuous monitoring' using data analytics tools like ACL, Tableau, SQL, and Excel. Additionally, he advocates for the use of artificial intelligence to promote agility in internal audits.