Taiba Al Zarrafi

Proactive, talented, result ­producing research professional with 20 years of experience. Strong background in Mathematics and Statistics. Solid leadership skills with ability to recognize excellence in individuals, and inspire team members to achieve their potential while working toward common goals.

Member of Board of Directors, Oman Cement Company, Mar 2020

• Approval of the business and financial policy of the company to meet the objectives of the business and to maximize the shareholders' value.
• Review and approval of the company's financial objectives, risk management policies, plans and actions.
• Approval of the internal regulations of the company regarding routine activities.
• Specification of responsibilities and authority of executive management.
• Evaluation of company's performance with respect to management objectives and compliance with laws and regulations through proper internal control systems.
• Approval and implementation of the disclosure policy of the company in compliance with the regulatory requirements.
• Selection of the CEO/General Manager and other key executives and Specification of roles, responsibilities and duties.
• Evaluation of the functions of the sub-committees, CEO and key employees.

Chairperson of the Internal Audit Committee, Oman Cement Company, Mar 2020

• Oversight of the financial reporting and disclosure process.
• Monitoring of risk management record and plan of risk manager.
• Monitoring choice of accounting policies and principles.
• Oversight of hiring, performance and independence of external auditors.
• Oversight of regulatory compliance, ethics, and whistle-blower hotlines.
• Monitoring of the internal control process.
• Oversight of performance of the internal audit function.
• Discussion of risk management policies and practices with management.

Member of Human Resource Committee, Civil Service Employees Pension Fund, Jan 2021

• Review and approve the selection criteria and appointment procedures for senior management and any other key position.
• Ensure application of the remuneration framework for the senior management and any other key position.
• Approve the Evaluation of all employees.

Member of Digital Transformation Committee, Civil Service Employees Pension Fund, Nov 2020

• Leading the Fund's ICT vision and objectives to ensure its compatibility with Oman's digital strategy.
• Building an action plan to transform government electronic transactions.
• Ensuring integration with third parties.
• Change management for the digital transformation of fund workers and beneficiaries of electronic services. Evaluation of key performance indicators of e-government services.

• End To End Software Development project (MARSA), GCC STAT, 2024
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification , GCC STAT, 2022
• Determine training needs and draw training path for CSEPF employees, Lighthouse ,2017
• Actuarial valuation of CSEPF as of 30-june-2016 , Actuarial Partners ,2016
• CSEPF services Benchmarking, CEM , 2016
• Restructuring and reengineering the investment department in CSEPF , Towers Watson , 2015
• Implementation of actuarial software , Actuarial Partners, 2015

• Challenges and Risks Facing Social Insurance Schemes , Public Institution for Social Security, Kuwait,2017
• Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific , International Social Security Association, Oman, 2015
• Milliman GCC Public Pensions Conference, Milliman, U.A.E , 2015
• Oman: Science, Technology and Innovation, Research Council, , Oman, 2015
• Finance and Administration of Pension Funds , Muhanna Foundation , Oman, 2014
• Proactive and Preventive Approaches in Social Security Supporting Sustainability International Social Security Association, Oman, 2013
• Providing Adequate Benefits and Adapting to Future Mega trends International Social Security Association, Norway, 2013
• Social Security Forum International Social Security Association, Doha, Qatar, 2013
• The 17th International Conference of Social Security Actuaries and Statisticians International Social Security Association, Germany, 2012
• The learning Technologies and Mathematics Middle East Conference SQU, Oman, 2007

• Leadership skills, 2019
• Advanced Financial Modelling, 2018
• Actuarial Technical Training, 2015
• Management Skills, 2015
• Project Management, 2015
• Query builder, 2014
• Actuarial Modelling for Public Pension Schemes, 2013
• Performance Appraisal, 2012
• Finance for non-finance, 2009
• Social Insurance Diploma Program, 2009