Kawsar Islam

Manage the financial, administrative, and digital functions of a family-owned restaurant business while providing strategic oversight and supporting sustainable growth. Partner with restaurant leadership to monitor performance, guide decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.

• Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, expense control, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with management to review business performance, customer feedback, and key operational priorities.
• Direct online ordering platforms, delivery partnerships, and digital sales channels to optimize revenue generation and customer reach.
• Lead website management, social media operations, and digital marketing initiatives to strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Monitor key business metrics and provide insights to support strategic planning and business growth.

Delivered internal audit and risk assurance engagements for multinational organizations across Aerospace, Food Manufacturing & Distribution, Power & Utilities, Public Sector, and Technology sectors throughout the UK, Ireland, and EMEIA regions.

• Led the design and implementation of a global risk-based internal audit framework across international business units, enhancing risk coverage and governance oversight.
• Executed and managed 5–8 audit engagements annually across UK, Ireland, and global operations.
• Managed and coached audit teams of 2–3 professionals, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit assignments.
• Developed annual risk-based audit plans aligned with strategic business objectives and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Conducted reviews of completed audit engagements to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Collaborated closely with CFOs, Audit Directors, and senior leadership teams to identify control deficiencies and implement effective remediation plans.
• Presented audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management, Audit Committees, and Board-level stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder management across multiple countries or regions.