Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Interests
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline
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ABDULLAH ALSHAHRANI

ABDULLAH ALSHAHRANI

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

VP for Finance and Shared Services

Sahab Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage development of Finance & Corporate/Shared Services governance framework that include accountabilities, policies, procedures and workflow processes with an emphasis on developing customer-centric mindset amongst all Finance & Corporate/Shared Services staff.
  • Partner with the CEO and all functional heads to design business plans, budgeting and KPIs that aligns with the company’s vision, mission, goals and corporate objectives.
  • Ensure all financial performance related tools, templates and key performance metrics are in place to provide the CEO and the Board with an in-depth revenue and operating expenses insight, track spending, profitability, headcount and potential risks and opportunities.
  • Spearhead the process of planning and developing the company annual budget, monitor results analysing variances.
  • Oversee the company procurement management function, locally, regionally and internationally, and direct procurement team to manage cost-effective procurement ensuring accuracy in all procurement transactions related to planning, scheduling, cost, logistics, and warehousing.
  • Envision and implement the company Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention strategy as integral components of Human Resources Management department to maximize the talent value.
  • Oversee development, implementation and strict compliance of the company HR policies, procedures and processes across the organization setting and communicating clear performance expectations to the HR staff and providing direction on a regular basis.
  • Provide legal services, support and representation in all legal and regulatory matters like contracts, property interests, collective bargaining agreements, government regulations, litigation and trademarks/patents, etc, showcasing highest business/commercial acumen all the time.
  • Oversee management of the company facilities that include corporate offices and warehouses and ensure fool proof security, maintenance, parking, utilities, renovation, refurbishment, janitorial and all other administrative services.
  • Oversee day-to-day the company IT services management that include but not limited to Applications/Systems, Infrastructure/Networking, Cloud Management, Cybersecurity, Service Help Desk Management ensuring IT services always respond to all business needs efficiently and swiftly.

Senior Advisor of Audit and financial review

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 08.2021

Chief of Financial Analysts

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2013 - 10.2016

Chief Corporate Finance Officer

KSB Capital Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2013 - 09.2013

Manager of SMEs fostering

Social Development Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2009 - 12.2012

The Financial Inspector

Social Development Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2008 - 06.2009

Accountant and Auditor

Ministry of Energy, sa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.1999 - 08.2008

Education

MBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin
La Cross, WI, USA
09.2002 - 05.2004

Master of Arts - Accounting and Finance

Institute of Public Administration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.1996 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.1991 - 05.1996

Skills

  • Excellent skill of leadership, management, and negotiations
  • Excellent knowledge of
  • MS-Office and finance applications
  • Data analysis
  • Change management
  • Audit preparation and response
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial statements expertise
  • P&L Management
  • Forecasting
  • Internal Controls
  • Budgeting
  • Business planning
  • Consulting
  • Financial administration
  • Business administration
  • Financial Management
  • Staff Management

Accomplishments

  • Preparing investment and finance studies as a freelancer
  • Considerable input in the process of evaluating oil fields in the neutral zone as a representative of (mopm.gov.sa)
  • The financial member of Cement Allocation Team for (mopm.gov.sa)
  • Creating and managing the department of SMEs fostering in (sdb.gov.sa)
  • Supervising organizing SMEs national forum in Feb 2012 for (sdb.gov.sa)
  • Leading teams that implement performance and financial audit megaprojects for (nazaha.gov.sa)
  • Representing (nazaha.gov.sa) in several committees in the Shura council and cabinet
  • Reorganizing the finance department in Sahab company including accounting policies and manual procedures.

Certification

Candidate of Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Licensed by Ministry of Commerce as Administrative and Financial Consultant. Earned the General Securities Qualification Certificate from Capital Market Authority, CMA.org.sa. Awarded Certificate of Chartered Portfolio Manager, CPM from the American Academy of Financial Management.

Affiliations

Qualified by Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Dubai Real Estate College as a Real Estate Appraiser. Member of the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors. Member of the American Academy of Financial Management. Attending and participating in several seminars related to the profession.

Interests

VOLUNTARY CIVIL SERVICE , Holder of Kuwait liberation Medal as a civilian volunteer during Gulf Ware, 1991. In May 2002, volunteered in a children's center in La Crosse city, WI, USA After September 11 event, while I had been in the USA, I had involved in several community service programs related to Middle East cultures and religions.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Additional Information

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (PART TIME AND CONSULTATION)
• Mgr. of Investment, Saleh Alrajhi Co. Ltd. , Riyadh, SA
• Financial Consultant, The United Investment Co. Ltd. , Riyadh, SA
• Chief Financial Editor, Elaph Co. Ltd. elaph.com, Riyadh, SA
• Co-Founder of several enterprises.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Preparing investment and finance studies as a freelancer.
 Considerable input in the process of evaluating oil fields in the neutral zone as a representative of (mopm.gov.sa).
 The financial member of Cement Allocation Team for (mopm.gov.sa).
 Creating and managing the department of SMEs fostering in (sdb.gov.sa).
 Supervising organizing SMEs national forum in Feb 2012 for (sdb.gov.sa).
 Leading teams that implement performance and financial audit megaprojects for (nazaha.gov.sa).
 Representing (nazaha.gov.sa) in several committees in the Shura council and cabinet.
 Reorganizing the finance department in Sahab company including accounting policies and manual procedures.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Candidate of Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
- Licensed by Ministry of Commerce as Administrative and Financial Consultant.
- Earned the General Securities Qualification Certificate from Capital Market Authority, CMA.org.sa.
- Awarded Certificate of Chartered Portfolio Manager, CPM from the American Academy of Financial Management.
- Qualified by Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Dubai Real Estate College as a Real Estate Appraiser.
- Member of the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Member of the American Academy of Financial Management.
- Attending and participating in several seminars related to the profession.
PROFFISIONAL SKILLS
 Fluent in both Arabic and English languages.
 Excellent skill of leadership, management, and negotiations.
 Excellent knowledge of MS-Office and finance applications.
VOLUNTARY CIVIL SERVICE
- Holder of Kuwait liberation Medal as a civilian volunteer during Gulf Ware, 1991.
- In May 2002, volunteered in a children’s center in La Crosse city, WI, USA
- After September 11 event, while I had been in the USA, I had involved in several community service programs related to Middle East cultures and religions.

Timeline

VP for Finance and Shared Services

Sahab Company
08.2021 - Current

Senior Advisor of Audit and financial review

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha)
10.2016 - 08.2021

Chief of Financial Analysts

Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha.
10.2013 - 10.2016

Chief Corporate Finance Officer

KSB Capital Group
04.2013 - 09.2013

Manager of SMEs fostering

Social Development Bank
07.2009 - 12.2012

The Financial Inspector

Social Development Bank
08.2008 - 06.2009

MBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin
09.2002 - 05.2004

Accountant and Auditor

Ministry of Energy, sa
10.1999 - 08.2008

Master of Arts - Accounting and Finance

Institute of Public Administration
09.1996 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

King Saud University
09.1991 - 05.1996
ABDULLAH ALSHAHRANI