Abdullah Alsagoor
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced Accountant seeking a challenging role to apply my extensive expertise in financial management, analysis, and compliance to drive organizational growth and success. Dedicated to delivering meticulous financial insights, fostering compliance excellence, and implementing process enhancements to optimize business operations. Eager to contribute my skills and commitment to continuous improvement to a dynamic organization poised for excellence and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Officer - Full Time
New Native
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial records and day-to-day financial activities in compliance with Saudi Arabian accounting standards
- Oversee and manage company funds and financial transactions
- Implement an accounting system that aligns with Saudi Arabia's compliance requirements
- Direct and coordinate the company's financial planning, budget management, and cost management
- Developing cash management, investment, and financial strategies to maximize ROI
- Preparation of bank and balance sheet reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits to ensure correct processes are followed and address discrepancies
- Manage the entry of manual journals of bank transactions to ensure clean reporting and accurate accounting ledgers in the accounting system
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Provide support to the investment team by offering financial insights, conducting valuations, analyzing investment performance, reviewing external valuations, and assessing financial models
- Stay current with technological advancements and accounting software to facilitate the automation of tasks and controls, leading to time and error reduction
- Managing VAT returns and withholding tax submissions involves overseeing the accurate preparation and filing of tax-related documents, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations
- Ensure the timely provision of comprehensive financial reports and pertinent data to the headquarters.
Finance Consultant - Part Time
New Native
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with Saudi Arabian accounting standards
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax requirements
- Assist in audits and provide accurate financial data for internal and external reporting
- Utilize accounting software and tools to streamline financial processes.
Operations Officer - Full Time
World Learning
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversee financial administration, including procurement approvals, invoices, and payroll compliance
- Ensuring tax compliance for VAT and withholding Tax, and timely submission of tax reports
- Manage operations, finance processes, and accounting system
- Collaborate on budget matters and revenue goal monitoring
- Provide timely financial reports and data to headquarters
- Handle recruitment and administrative procedures
- Ensure program operations and inventory management
- Lead procurement processes and policy compliance
- Implement operational policies effectively
- Analyze operations data to inform strategy
- Engage in aligning the operations policy with the specific regulatory and cultural nuances of Saudi Arabia.
Assistant Finance Business Partner - Full Time
British International School Riyadh (BISR)
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Support Finance Business Partner with financial planning and advice
- Assist in management accounting, reporting, and COO/LT reports
- Prepare program budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Aid in financial planning and forecasting, analyzing emerging priorities, risks, and opportunities
- Help investigate funding options and analyze business cases
- Contribute to financial governance in projects and programs.
Accountant - Full Time
British International School Riyadh (BISR)
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepare Annual Financial Reports: Compile and analyze financial data to create comprehensive annual financial reports that provide insights into the organization's financial performance
- Assist in Annual Budget Development: Collaborate with the management team to develop the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives
- Quarterly Re-Forecasting: Participate in the quarterly re-forecasting process to adapt financial plans as needed, considering changes in market conditions and internal factors
- Variance Expense Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analysis of expenses, identifying key drivers and making recommendations for cost optimization
- Adjusting Entries: Post adjusting journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records
- Treasury Management: Manage and monitor treasury activities, including cash flow management, liquidity analysis, and investment strategies
- Accounts Receivable Support: Provide assistance in managing accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition
- Financial Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
Assistant Auditor - Full Time
Talal Abu Ghazaleh Chartered Accountants (TAGI Jeddah)
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Preparation of financial statement using Microsoft word, Excel and CaseWare
- Performed financial statement quality review with regard to casting, cross casting, alignment, notes linking, etc
- Performed variance expense analysis
- Audited areas such as Revenue, Trade Receivables, Trade Payables, Cash & Bank, Fixed Assets, Payroll, End of service benefit, Operating Expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Economics & Administration, King Abdulaziz University
NonoDegree - Business Analytics
Scholarship by Misk academy provided by Udacity
Saudi Arabia 11.2020 - 03.2021
Skills
- Accurate and Fast Accounting
- Expertise in Auditing
- Good Communication and Written skills
- Expertise in the usage of Microsoft Office tools namely Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
- Good at arithmetic calculation
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
- Payroll
- General ledger reconciliations
- Financial governance
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cashflow forecasting
- VAT returns
Custom
- Event Ready to Give2
- Emotional intelligence and its applications in volunteer work (Workshop)
- Riyali Club at King Abdul-Aziz University
- Community Health Volunteering (Training program)
- Voluntary work without need (Workshop)
- The third volunteer work forum
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
- Microsoft Office
- CaseWare Working Papers
- SAP S/4HANA System
- Tableau Program
- SQL Database
- Intacct
- SharePoint
- ZOHO Books
- Monday.com
Training courses
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Reading Financial Statement
- Excel Crash Course
- SAP Overview
- SAP Finance Learning Room
- SMAC accounting system (10 hours)
- Principles of Financial Accounting (22 hours)
- Advanced Excel Skills (20 hours)
- Cash Flow Statement (4 hours)
- Zakat and Tax (4 hours)
- Modern Trends in Governance (workshop)
- The future of the Accounting profession changes (4 hours)
- International Computer Driving License – Base
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting (4 hours)
- Basic analysis training course (4 hours)
- Misk program “Path of The Future for Fundamentals of Professional Research” (6 hours)
- Other extracurricular activities (50+)
Volunteer work
- Event Ready to Give2
- Emotional intelligence and its applications in volunteer work (Workshop)
- Riyali Club at King Abdul-Aziz University
- Community Health Volunteering (Training program)
- Voluntary work without need (Workshop)
- The third volunteer work forum
Timeline
Finance Officer - Full Time
New Native
09.2023 - Current
Finance Consultant - Part Time
New Native
07.2023 - 09.2023
Operations Officer - Full Time
World Learning
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Finance Business Partner - Full Time
British International School Riyadh (BISR)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Accountant - Full Time
British International School Riyadh (BISR)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Auditor - Full Time
Talal Abu Ghazaleh Chartered Accountants (TAGI Jeddah)
03.2021 - 08.2021
NonoDegree - Business Analytics
Scholarship by Misk academy provided by Udacity
11.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Economics & Administration, King Abdulaziz University
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