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AbdulMoiz Syed

Riyadh

Summary

Chartered Accountant with 25+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership across renowned conglomerates and high-growth environments. Proven track record in finance transformation, strategic planning, financial and corporate governance, Startups, Investments, M&A, and IFRS & ERP implementations across contracting, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, and energy and health sectors.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Finance Head

Amer ElHoshan Group
Riyadh
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented group business plan
  • Supported investments and startups through feasibility studies, business plans, and financing strategies.
  • Rationalized affiliates' budgets and conducted performance analyses with actionable recommendations.
  • Coordinated appointment of Group Auditor
  • Executed financial restructuring at both group and affiliate levels
  • Reviewed project progress regularly, recommending timely actions

Financial Consultant

Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture
Riyadh
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Review & rationalize entities budget of Water sector & submission to MoF; allocation of grant to entities
  • Review of Water sector Financial Forecast OPEX & CAPEX with interdependencies
  • Drive value drivers’ program with support of business cases to achieve efficient cost
  • Enhancement & monitor implementation of commercial agreements
  • Drive the water sector’s self-sufficiency program

Chief Financial Officer

AKON International Co. Limited
Jeddah
06.2020 - 06.2022

Core advisor to the CEO and Chairman for business decisions.

  • Leading the restructuring of the company's corporate structure.
  • Established specialized finance functions with value addition & effective management & Project cost controls.
  • Bringing effective cost and expense controls
  • Close coordination with clients, external auditors, bankers, consultants, and core vendors.
  • Successfully negotiate favourable payment terms with vendors.
  • Leading Finance, Accounts and Treasury functions; IT & HR Administration

Manager Finance, Accounts & Control

RDB Elseif Co. Limited
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: (Leader in pre-cast concrete manufacturing in KSA with 3 factories capacity of 950,000 cubic metres)
  • Leading Finance, Accounts, Controls and Treasury activities.
  • Managing finance, accounts, and treasury team across KSA (HQ, Kharj, Jizan & Najran)
  • Implemented of Oracle – Fusion and IFRS convergence
  • Responsible for Annual Financial Statements and monthly reporting
  • Successfully negotiate favourable payment terms with vendors. Also negotiate discounts with vendors
  • Coordinating internal & external stakeholders; affiliates management, Auditors, Factories Management, vendors (negotiating terms and discounts) and banks.
  • Coordinating closely with Supply Chain, Commercial and legal.
  • Review controls for improvements, identification, and fixation of gaps to make the controls effective.

Financial Controller

Rafal Real Estate Development Co.
Riyadh
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: (A Real Estate Dev Co. innovator of joined communities with record in delivering first-class commercial & residential units)
  • Responsible for Financial Operations including Project Management & budgetary control
  • IFRS Convergence
  • Implementation of VAT
  • Review performance and to ensure payments to Contractors, Facility Managers, and Hotel Operators are in accordance with contract terms and managing issues etc.

Group Accounting Head

Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery
Jeddah
06.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed Finance & Accounts shared services i.e., Group Payroll, foreign payments, Insurance etc.
  • Performance analysis with budget and past performances of Construction Machinery, Commercial, Rental and Service divisions.
  • Coordinating internal & external stakeholders (Divisional heads, Auditors, foreign suppliers).
  • Development of financial and operational reports and analysis on financial systems.
  • Responsible to ensure accurate & timely payment to franchises, upload cost on machinery level, OH allocations, sales accounting, allocation of supplier credit schemes, managing guarantee/ claims etc.
  • Review controls for improvements, identification and fixation of gaps.
  • Project accounting and bookkeeping for affiliates under incubation period.
  • Support Operating departments on the interpretation and understanding of accounting matters.
  • Management, development, and appraisal of team 58 staff.
  • Ensure compliance of zakat/ tax and other local statutory requirements.

Group Senior Manager Planning & Reporting

ACWA Holding Ltd
Riyadh
11.2007 - 06.2013

Consolidated group financials in compliance with IAS/IFRS and local regulations.
Collaborated with statutory auditors on accounting, Zakat, tax, and compliance matters.
Oversaw Finance Department operations


Created detailed financial presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Led strategic transformation initiatives across the group.
Developed a comprehensive Group Business Plan and Group Reporting Pack.
Evaluated affiliates’ scenario planning models and advised on rationalization strategies.
Introduced a KPI-based performance management system

Chief Manager Finance

Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd
Karachi
07.2002 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: (A blue-chip Co. engaged in Gas Transmission/Distribution, manufacturing Gas meters & pipeline construction)
  • Member of Finance work group to deal LNG issues. Responsible for compliance of LNG agreement and manage related issues, Accounting, invoicing, coordinating with supplier of LNG re-gasification unit, lawyers, Operations dept., government authorities, etc. and managing related risk.
  • Assist senior management in Special Asset Management Group i.e. KE, Pakistan Steel, DHA Cogen etc.
  • Managed Revenue Control activities including collection of funds/reconciliation.
  • Managed Non-Gas Revenue section, issuance of Invoices and recoveries of receivables.
  • (A blue-chip Co. engaged in Gas Transmission/Distribution, manufacturing Gas meters & pipeline construction)

Audit Senior

KPMG, Chartered Accountant
02.1996 - 08.2000
  • Professional responsibilities covered audit planning, supervision & detailed review of the financial statements to ensure compliance with IAS/IFRS, & local statutes.
  • It encompassed drawing & reporting audit conclusions, formulation of management letters & preparation of foreign reporting packages.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Pakistan
12-2000

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
03-1994

Skills

  • Corporate and financial governance
  • Business strategy development
  • Startups and investments
  • Budget management
  • Financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
  • Expertise in IFRS 9, 10, 15, 16
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic (Basic)

Professional Training & Development

  • Oracle 11i - GL Project Management Costing module
  • Various training courses on IFRS/ Tax/ Corporate Governance/ Transfer Pricing

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 1973

Nationality: Pakistani

Certification

Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan

Timeline

Group Finance Head

Amer ElHoshan Group
08.2023 - Current

Financial Consultant

Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture
07.2022 - 06.2023

Chief Financial Officer

AKON International Co. Limited
06.2020 - 06.2022

Manager Finance, Accounts & Control

RDB Elseif Co. Limited
02.2018 - 05.2020

Financial Controller

Rafal Real Estate Development Co.
12.2016 - 02.2018

Group Accounting Head

Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery
06.2013 - 02.2015

Group Senior Manager Planning & Reporting

ACWA Holding Ltd
11.2007 - 06.2013

Chief Manager Finance

Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd
07.2002 - 10.2007

Audit Senior

KPMG, Chartered Accountant
02.1996 - 08.2000

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi
AbdulMoiz Syed