Ep 10: Breaking the Mold: Amal’s Inspiring Path

In this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, my guest is Amal Al Khaburi, Chief Audit Executive at Vodafone Oman. With 32 years of audit experience, Amal is a founding member of the IIA Oman and serves on the Board of Directors for the ACFE Oman chapter.    Known for her transformative leadership, Amal is also a keynote speaker and advocate for rethinking the role of audit to focus on collaboration and assurance.   Amal shares her unconventional journey, from aspiring chef to pioneering auditor, and how her love for precision and creativity in cooking mirrors her approach to audit. She delves into the importance of empathy, adaptability, and relationships in auditing, emphasizing that auditors should be seen as collaborators rather than enforcers.    Amal also offers a fascinating perspective on Oman’s culture and the transformative role of women in shaping its future, underpinned by her own inspiring story as a trailblazer in the industry.   This episode is packed with insights on redefining audit practices, building trust, and elevating the profession. After listening, you’ll be inspired to approach audit with creativity, empathy, and a mindset for positive change.   Episode breakdown:   2:17 - Cooking Up a Love for Auditing 13:53 - Founding IIA Oman 18:05 - Omani Culture & Women in Audit 27:23 - Relationships & Life as an Auditor 36:31 - Amal’s Take on Reporting with Impact 47:53 - Engaging the Oman IIA Community 50:20 - Amal’s Legacy in Life and Audit   Be sure to connect with Amal on LinkedIn.   And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.   Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group: This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.   Sign up for our newsletter!    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★   This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with us.