SAP S/4HANA
Abdullah Saleh
Finance Manager
Jeddah
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with extensive multinational experience in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and East Africa. Expertise in financial reporting, compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, internal controls, tax management, and cross-border financial operations. Proven leader in optimizing accounting processes and strengthening internal controls while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in complex environments. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools such as SAP, Planful, Odoo, Power BI, and Excel to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
02.2025 - Current
- Aid finance manager in overseeing full-spectrum finance operations in multinational context, guaranteeing compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, corporate governance policies, and internal control standards.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closing cycles, integrating preparation and review of P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and corporate reporting packages.
- Supervise daily cash flow operations and rolling cash forecasts to ensure liquidity optimization and efficient working capital management.
- direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, elevating DSO/DPO performance, reinforcing reconciliation measures, and assuring prompt transaction handling.
- Achieve complete compliance with ZTCA regulations, covering VAT withholding tax statutory filings and all regulatory reporting demands.
- Enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial governance structures to elevate reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and operational productivity.
- Coordinate with commercial supply chain and operational teams to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making initiatives.
- support ERP-driven process advancements and finance transformation initiatives resulting in improved reporting automation and process consistency.
- Coach and direct finance and cross-functional teams regarding accounting policies compliance requirements and internal finance procedures to maintain consistency with corporate standards.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to optimize audit processes, promptly resolve findings, and maintain high standards of compliance across all financial activities.
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
12.2022 - Current
- manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities, securing accuracy and timeliness of reports in line with multinational corporate standards and IFRS requirements.
- Manage and streamline unit cash flow operations, elevating liquidity visibility and enabling efficient working capital management across business unit.
- Enforce comprehensive compliance with local tax regulations, statutory obligations, and corporate governance guidelines, mitigating compliance risks and fostering strong collaborations with external authorities and auditors.
- Elevate internal control frameworks attaining 100% SOX compliance in financial process reporting activities and corresponding documentation.
- Oversee seamless deployment of SAP S/4HANA in project manager role, working alongside cross-functional stakeholders to advance process automation and financial operations.
- Engage with senior management to provide financial insights, scrutinize performance metrics, and recommend strategic initiatives that support effective operational and commercial decision-making.
- Elevate financial reporting accuracy and streamline process efficiency through implementation of automation standardization initiatives and robust financial controls.
- Direct external and internal audit requirements promoting swift resolution of audit issues and upholding corporate and regulatory standards.
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed finance integration and stabilization of new business unit, aligning operations with Fresh Del Monte corporate policies, IFRS standards, and internal governance requirements.
- Established and instituted robust internal control framework integrating segregation of duties, approval matrices, financial procedures, and compliance controls to reinforce operational governance.
- Supervised full-cycle accounting operations involving monthly closing, financial reporting, tax compliance, and statutory submissions to guarantee precision and timely reporting.
- Executed conversion of business from cash basis accounting to accrual basis accounting, elevating financial transparency and harmonizing reporting with multinational corporate standards.
- Discovered and resolved approximately USD 280K in pre-acquisition ledger irregularities, improving financial statement reliability and safeguarding company assets.
- Enhanced accuracy of tax declarations while guaranteeing adherence to local tax laws, significantly reducing regulatory and financial vulnerabilities.
- Educated local finance team on tax compliance protocols, internal control measures, corporate reporting obligations, and Fresh Del Monte finance practices.
- Facilitated seamless onboarding of accounting team into Fresh Del Monte systems reporting tools and operational processes, boosting efficiency and maintaining reporting consistency.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders and regional management to promote operational continuity and streamline business integration processes
Accounting Supervisor
Espressolab
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervised daily accounting activities and facilitated month-end and year-end closing processes, guaranteeing punctual, accurate, and compliant financial reporting amidst a fast-paced business atmosphere.
- Supervised financial operations for franchise activities, integrating royalty accounting reconciliations, revenue tracking, and performance reporting consistent with corporate agreements and financial regulations.
- Delivered detailed branch performance analysis and sales evaluation reports, providing management with actionable insights to improve profitability and operational performance.
- Supervised inventory accounting and production cost control processes, elevating cost visibility, reinforcing stock accuracy, and advancing margin optimization initiatives.
- Enhanced annual budgeting strategies, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis by pinpointing key financial drivers, cost trends, and business performance gaps.
- Optimized internal accounting controls and reconciliation processes to bolster financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and audit readiness.
- Engaged with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to monitor KPIs, optimize operational costs, and enhance business growth efforts.
- Contributed to external and internal audit functions, verifying alignment with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory obligations.
Senior General Accountant
New Contracting Vision
12.2018 - 08.2020
- prepared financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and corporate reporting obligations.
- Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, facilitating on-time processing, precise reconciliations, and strict compliance with internal control measures.
- Streamlined internal and external audit processes by preparing detailed audit documentation, resolving identified findings, and instituting corrective actions to improve compliance and control effectiveness.
- Optimized accounting workflows and reporting processes, elevating reporting accuracy and operational efficiency of financial data reliability.
- Coordinated monthly closing tasks involving journal entries, accruals, and account analysis to uphold timely and precise financial reporting.
- Maintained adherence to corporate finance standards, accounting protocols, and regulatory requirements during daily finance operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Finance
Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt05-2017
Skills
Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation
Power BI data visualization
Data analysis and visualization
Strategic financial analysis
Cross-team communication
Team leadership
Efficiency improvement
Analytical problem solving
Accomplishments
- Oversaw and collaborated with the team in the development of SAP S/4HANA
- Delivered consolidated MENA AR reporting models and advanced financial dashboards, enhancing working capital visibility, forecasting accuracy, and executive decision-making.
- Identified and corrected USD 300K in pre-acquisition ledger discrepancies, strengthening financial governance, audit readiness, and asset protection of a new acquired entity.
- Reduced SG&A expenses for Fresh Del Monte Egypt by 25% through strategic cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
Software
Power BI
Excel
Planful
Certification
Certified Management Accountant (CMA – Part 1)
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
02.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
Fresh Del Monte
12.2022 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
Espressolab
09.2020 - 11.2022
Senior General Accountant
New Contracting Vision
12.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Finance
Al-Azhar University