ABDULLAH FAROOQUE
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced finance professional with over 9 years in IFRS financial reporting, compliance, and international work culture. Skilled in general ledger management, account reconciliation, and financial analysis, with expertise in cash management and VAT compliance. Led month-end and year-end closes while enhancing internal controls and optimising operations using ERP systems such as Odoo and Tally Prime.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Group Senior Accountant
Al Haytham Mining Company (AGC Group)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025.08 - Current
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring accurate recognition, measurement and disclosure.
- Led and reviewed month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
- Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, ensuring accurate recording, classification and reconciliation of financial transactions in accordance with IFRS.
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, payment scheduling and vendor/customer reconciliations.
- Ensure VAT and tax compliance through accurate, timely return preparation and filing in line with Saudi regulations.
- Drove process improvement initiatives, strengthening internal controls and enhancing IFRS reporting quality and efficiency.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting cycles, monitoring and reporting budget variances to management for informed decision-making.
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide IFRS-compliant supporting schedules and documentation for annual audits.
Financial controller
Sol Trading Company (subsidiary of Jahez Group)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.03 - 2025.08
- Maintained general ledger and ensured accuracy of financial transactions; reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in accordance with IFRS.
- Prepared AR/sales reports; processed and verified invoices for payment following purchase order and authorisation protocols.
- Followed up on delinquent accounts to collect outstanding revenue, enhancing cash flow and maintaining customer relationships.
- Reviewed advance payments and performed retention reconciliations.
- Assisted in budget and forecast development, monitoring variances and providing timely explanations to management to support informed decision-making.
- Prepared and filed tax returns in compliance with Saudi regulations; monitored changes in tax law.
- Prepared and analysed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and applicable accounting standards, supporting group-level reporting for Jahez Group.
- Identified and implemented process improvements and best practices, streamlining financial workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
- Supported and guided junior accounting staff on IFRS-aligned reporting procedures; collaborated cross-departmentally to gather financial data.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial tasks.
Senior Accountant
Mafaza Food Company (Samra Café & Ermine)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Managed full accounting operations, GL, AP, AR, monthly/year-end closing, financial reporting, audit support, and ERP processes.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
General Accountant
Mafaza Food Company (Samra Café & Ermine)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Handled general accounting activities including GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, invoicing, payment processing, month-end closing, and financial reporting support.
- Expedited invoicing processes, resulting in reduced payment cycles and improved customer relations.
Senior accountant
CA Jain Gulati & Company
Delhi, India
2017.04 - 2021.11
- Managed full accounting operations, GL, AP, AR, monthly/year-end closing, financial reporting, audit support, and ERP processes.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Education
MBA - Finance & Accounting
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
IndiaB.Com - Accounting
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University
IndiaSkills
- IFRS compliance
- Financial reporting
- General Ledger & Account Reconciliation
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management
- VAT / Tax Compliance & Filing
- Budget forecasting
- Process improvement
- MS Excel & Financial Analysis
- Financial metrics
- Profit and loss management
- ERP Systems: Odoo, Tally Prime, ERP
Certification
- Accounting Fundamentals — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
- Reading Financial Statements — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
- The Complete Financial Analyst Course 2026 - Udemy
- Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FP&A) Certification — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) (In Progress)
- Excel Fundamentals – Formulas for Finance — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
- Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
- Introduction to Financial Modeling — Udemy
- Financial Analyst Course — Udemy
- Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FP&A) Certification — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) (In Progress)
LANGUAGES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
English (Professional Working Proficiency)
Advanced
Hindi/Urdu (Native)
Native
Custom
- Availability: Open to relocation across Europe
- 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with IFRS-based financial reporting
Accomplishments
- Established accounting processes, controls, reconciliations, reporting, and audit-ready financial records.
Project – Al Raya Super Market | Sol Trading
Timeline
Group Senior Accountant
Al Haytham Mining Company (AGC Group)
2025.08 - Current
Financial controller
Sol Trading Company (subsidiary of Jahez Group)
2023.03 - 2025.08
Senior Accountant
Mafaza Food Company (Samra Café & Ermine)
2022.06 - 2023.03
General Accountant
Mafaza Food Company (Samra Café & Ermine)
2022.01 - 2022.06
Senior accountant
CA Jain Gulati & Company
2017.04 - 2021.11
B.Com - Accounting
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University
MBA - Finance & Accounting
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University