ABDUL VAHAB
Yanbu,03
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in strategic financial leadership, budgeting and forecasting, and consolidation and reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in treasury and liquidity management, capital investments, and ERP implementation using SAP HANA and Oracle R12. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cost optimisation, team leadership and development, IFRS compliance, audit management, and business partnering. Adept at utilising advanced MS Office tools for presentations and financial modelling. Committed to driving organisational success through effective people management and influencing skills while aiming to enhance business performance through innovative solutions.
Seasoned finance professional with focus on strategic financial management and corporate governance. Streamlines financial operations and enhances profitability through innovative cost control measures and robust financial planning. Combines strong analytical skills with deep understanding of regulatory compliance to drive sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Emirates National Oil Company, Arab Tank Ltd (HTL)
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
11.2018 - 05.2025
- Serving as CFO of HTL’s Saudi operations, leading all financial aspects including strategic planning, capital structuring, investment evaluation, and financial risk mitigation.
- Oversee comprehensive financial management including audits, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury operations and risk analysis.
- Partner with board members, auditors (KPMG, PwC and EY), banks, and international JV stakeholders to align financial strategy with business growth.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting systems, KPI dashboards, and internal controls to enhance financial transparency and governance.
- Successfully developed long-term financial models to support multi-million-dollar investment decisions and expansion strategies.
- Develop and present the Board meeting presentations, draft Board meeting minutes and act a strategic leader for implementation of board meeting directives.
- CFO of HTL’s Saudi operations, leading all financial aspects including strategic planning, capital structuring, investment evaluation, and financial risk mitigation.
Senior Finance Analyst
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
Dubai
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Directed the financial performance of major business units such as EPPCO Projects, ECD, and EBI, supporting both operational and strategic goals.
- Consolidated monthly/annual financial reports across BUs and led variance analysis against forecast using SAP BPC and IBM Cognos.
- Spearheaded the development of One P&L reports and presented insights to executive leadership and JV partner Chevron.
- Direct involvement in SAP and SAP BPC implementation (Data Migration and report review).
- Supported internal and external audits (KPMG & PWC) by providing information and answers to auditors, until preparation of Audited Financial statements.
- Managed Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure that organizational finances were maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner.
- Built & maintained vendor & client relations; evaluated vendors, managed ordering and payment process and prepared various reports for decision-making by management.
- Oversaw project accounting, budgeting, Capex tracking, and resource allocation for multimillion-dollar infrastructure and logistics projects.
- Strengthened governance by implementing controls, refining audit processes, and standardizing financial practices across the group.
Senior Finance Officer
Cylingas Company LLC - Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
Dubai
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared monthly MIS reports, financial statements, and KPIs to support management in decision-making.
- Handled internal/external audits, liaised with banks, managed treasury operations, LC/BG issuance, and contract finance.
- Ensured revenue recognition compliance as per IAS-11 for long-term engineering contracts.
- Implemented project cost tracking and fixed asset reconciliation, supporting enterprise-level financial accuracy.
Reporting Specialist
Helmerich and Payne Drilling Company
Abu Dhabi
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Managed accounting functions and reporting for the UAE branch, ensured accurate reporting to corporate HQ in Tulsa, USA.
- Led month-end closings, bank reconciliations, asset tracking, and compliance reporting.
- Awarded Best Employee (2012) for outstanding contributions to financial integrity and team performance.
- Assembled and analysed data to identify trends and potential risks.
Education
Fellowship - Finance
UAECA (Fellow) – ACCA
Dubai 01.2023 -
Master of commerce - Finance
MK university
Chennai/India 01.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Calicut University
Calicut/India 01.2001 - 04.2004
CPA -
Hongkong Institute of Public Accountant
Dubai/UAE 01.2024 - 11.2024
Member of Institute of Public Account(MIPA) -
Institute of Public Accountant Australia
Dubai/UAE 01.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Consolidation & Reporting
- Treasury & Liquidity Management
- Board Presentations
- Capital Investments
- ERP Implementation (SAP, Oracle)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cost Optimization
- Team Leadership & Development
- IFRS Compliance
- Audit Management
- Business partnering
- People management and influencing skill set
- ERP: SAP HANA
- Oracle R12
- MS Navision
- Reporting: IBM Cognos
- SAP BPC
- Financial Modeling
- MS office (advanced)
- Presentations: Excel
- Power Point
- Power BI
- IBM Cognos
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Basic Arabic
Custom
2
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/03/83
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
- Visa status: Transferable
Timeline
CPA -
Hongkong Institute of Public Accountant
01.2024 - 11.2024
Fellowship - Finance
UAECA (Fellow) – ACCA
01.2023 -
Member of Institute of Public Account(MIPA) -
Institute of Public Accountant Australia
01.2023 - 12.2023
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Emirates National Oil Company, Arab Tank Ltd (HTL)
11.2018 - 05.2025
Senior Finance Analyst
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
07.2015 - 10.2018
Senior Finance Officer
Cylingas Company LLC - Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
07.2013 - 06.2015
Reporting Specialist
Helmerich and Payne Drilling Company
07.2009 - 06.2013
Master of commerce - Finance
MK university
01.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Calicut University
01.2001 - 04.2004
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