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Kamrul Hasan

Experienced Chief Internal Auditor

About Me

Kamrul Hasan is a strategic and forward-thinking audit executive with over 20 years of experience spanning all three lines of management, including more than 14 years in internal audit leadership across global and Canadian financial institutions. Kamrul is widely recognized for modernizing audit practices, advancing fraud risk assessment and prevention strategies, and delivering impactful assurance to boards, regulators, and executive leadership. His expertise encompasses designing risk-based audit plans, implementing digital audit transformation, and leading teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks including fraud. Kamrul’s approach leverages data-driven insights, the latest technologies including AI, agile audit methodologies, and a strong governance mindset to address emerging risks and regulatory challenges. As Chief Internal Auditor at ivari, a mid-sized Canadian life insurance company, Kamrul leads the audit function, championing risk management and control effectiveness. He reports to the Audit Committee of the board and supports senior management in improving the controls environment. He has developed comprehensive audit programs that address key risk areas—including fraud—and strategic priorities, while fostering a culture of integrity and vigilance. Prior to ivari, Kamrul spent eight years with CIBC’s Internal Audit team, where he spearheaded digital transformation initiatives and the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. Before relocating to Canada, Kamrul served as Global Audit Manager at British American Tobacco, conducting risk-based audits and advising on fraud prevention across international markets, primarily in Asia Pacific and Europe. His leadership is defined by a commitment to continuous improvement, professional excellence, and advocacy for ESG and DEI values. Kamrul is also passionate about traveling and learning from diverse cultures around the world. Kamrul Hasan holds an MBA, is a member of CPA Ontario, and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He was also a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), with fellowship status that can be reinstated if required.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Chief Internal Auditorivari Life Insurance
2023 - Present

Executive level audit leader reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and working closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive management. • Develop and lead the enterprise wide, risk based internal audit plan covering financial (including ICFR), operational, compliance, IT and governance risks aligned to strategy and emerging risk profiles • Deliver timely, impactful audit reports with clear, practical recommendations and oversee end to end remediation tracking and executive reporting • Act as a strategic advisor on enterprise risks, control effectiveness, risk culture, and governance readiness • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal and Business Leaders to strengthen the Three Lines Model, control environment, issue resolution, and ownership of controls • Serve as primary liaison with regulators and external auditors, supporting integrated assurance and audit efficiency • Modernize internal audit through data analytics, continuous monitoring and automation, shifting from periodic assurance to proactive risk identification • Lead, coach and develop a high performing internal audit team; maintain audit charter, methodology, independence, QAIP and conformance to IIA Global standards • Recruit and develop a high performing professional team, fostering accountability, execution discipline, and leadership readiness • Support ESG, risk culture, and governance initiatives that strengthen stakeholder confidence and long term value creation

Senior Audit RolesCIBC
2015 - 2023

Different internal audit senior leadership roles including practice management, QAIP, Annual Audit Planning, Retail banking audit, Technology Audit

Global Audit Manager British American Tobacco
2010 - 2014

Led internal audit engagement in different countries around Europe and Asia Pacific.

Education

Masters of MBA (Finance)Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
2000 - 2002

Certification

Total Certifications3

CPA

CPA, Ontario, Canada

CIA

IIA

FCCA

ACCA

Skills

Core skills0
Languages4

Languages

English
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu