Saad Jadoon
Rotterdam
Summary
Risk & Audit Management professional with over 12 years of experience in the petrochemical and energy sectors. Recognized for bringing a strategic approach to leading complex projects, fostering strong team collaboration, and consistently delivering impactful results. Known for excellent communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights. My experience spans diverse challenges and high-stakes projects, supported by a proactive, results-oriented mindset. I am driven by a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Risk Manager
LyondellBasell
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct risk workshops and assessments for organizational threats and opportunities.
- Conduct risk workshops and assessments for new/emerging and existing risks (threats and opportunities) for different business units.
- Develop risk reports (Bow-Ties) to support the effective communication of threats and opportunities to Senior Management.
- Lead the initiative to quantify physical and transitional climate change risks, in line with regulatory requirements (e.g., ESRS, CSRD etc.), engaging stakeholders across the organization and creating buy-in for potential new software solutions and inclusion into existing governance procedures.
- Actively engage with company wide Risk Champions to identify new/emerging risk areas.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
Senior Lead Auditor
LyondellBasell
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified high-risk areas (e.g., Manufacturing, Sales etc.) and prioritized audit activities accordingly.
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments, identifying Operational, Financial, Compliance and HSE risks.
- Lead and supervised audits of complex operations, such as CO2 emissions (e.g., CSRD readiness assessment), Compliance (e.g., International Trade and Customs), core Business Units (e.g., Licensing, Catalyst, Advanced Polymer Solutions) and Joint Ventures (e.g., China).
- Communicated audit results and suggestions to upper management successfully.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Manufacturing, HSE, Procurement, Sustainability etc.) to address audit findings and ensuring follow up of action items.
- Build strong relationships with External Auditors (e.g., CSRD limited-assurance readiness assessments for CO2 emissions).
- Chaired the Internal Audit Communications Team, which was responsible to organize events in order to share relevant business and audit topics (e.g., internal and external speakers). Additionally the team also organized the annual in-person event at the LYB headquarters in Houston.
- Served on the Interview Panel for new hires, interviewed >20 candidates for various positions (e.g., associate, senior and SOx auditors for our shared service center)
- Enhanced audit efficiency by developing and implementing standardized auditing procedures.
Lead Auditor
LyondellBasell
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Led complex audits across multiple business areas (e.g., Joint Ventures in China [fully remote] and Saudi Arabia [hybrid]), managing teams of 3–7 auditors per engagement.
- Contributed to designing and executing risk-based audit plans, addressing high-risk areas and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership (e.g., readiness of sustainability reporting data, SAP Ariba)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive audits and accurate reporting.
- Mentored associate auditors and interns, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring consistent application of audit methodologies.
- Spearheaded the adoption of data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI) in audit testing and prepared standardized testing steps (e.g., SAP) to be included in the audit methodology.
- Participated in recruitment processes, interviewing >5 candidates.
Senior Auditor
LyondellBasell
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Conducted and led internal audits across multiple business areas (e.g., Sales, Manufacturing and Global Processes).
- Travelled 30% of my time and conducted audits at locations (e.g., Germany, Italy, UAE, Russia, UK etc.)
- Led teams with junior as well more senior members during site (e.g., Manufacturing and Sales Office) and process (e.g. Purchase to Pay) audits.
- Utilized SAP, PowerBI, Tableau, IDEA for control testing and data analysis.
- Conducted annual and interim SOx testing, by evaluating 10-20 internal controls for financial reporting, ensuring adherence to Section 404 requirements.
- Partnered with external auditors to streamline documentation processes to reduce SOx audit queries.
- Served as the primary liaison between external auditors and control owners during SOx audits
Business Control
Eneco
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Supported the annual budgeting process for Eneco Smart Energy (ESE) (business unit with >5 subsidiaries, specialized in investments in start-ups), ensuring alignment with corporate goals around the energy transition.
- Prepared monthly management and corporate reports (e.g., P&L, Cash Flow, Forecast and KPIs).
- Designed and implemented the Internal Control framework.
- Prepared the annual Internal Control statement.
- Chair of the Annual Reporting Committee, tasked with the preparation and completion of the Annual Report (integrated with the Sustainability Report).
Internal Auditor
Eneco
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Conducted and led audits across multiple business areas (e.g., Energy Trade, Wind Farms, GRI Reporting, Bio Assets etc.) in teams of two.
- Conducted qualitative risk assessment, identifying areas to be audited.
- Conducted Business Consultancy for internal stakeholders (e.g., M&A)
- Collaborated with process owners during audits to address control deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared audit reports for Auditees after achieving buy-in on actions.
- Member of the Annual Reporting Committee.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting, Auditing And Control
Erasmus University
Rotterdam, Netherlands09-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Rotterdam University of Applied Science
Rotterdam, Netherlands07-2012
Skills
Risk Management
ESG Reporting
Internal Audits
Internal Controls
Analytics
Project Management
Effective Communication
Stakeholder Management
Working Out, Reading, Board Games
I love working out whenever I can, just being able to clear my mind and work on my physical strength. Additionally, I like to read, no specific genres, if it is a good book or article, I will read it. Lastly, I really enjoy playing board games with friends and family.
Languages
Dutch, English
Native language
Urdu/Hindi
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Enterprise Risk Manager
LyondellBasell
08.2023 - Current
Senior Lead Auditor
LyondellBasell
11.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Auditor
LyondellBasell
04.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Auditor
LyondellBasell
06.2018 - 03.2021
Business Control
Eneco
06.2016 - 05.2018
Internal Auditor
Eneco
02.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Accounting, Auditing And Control
Erasmus University
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Rotterdam University of Applied Science
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