AHMED KHALIL ZIDAN
Jeddah,02
Summary
Strategic Financial Manager with over 15 years of experience in leading financial departments and establishing integrated accounting systems (ERP). Proven track record in managing cash flows, securing bank facilities, and ensuring full compliance with ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) regulations in Saudi Arabia. Expert in financial crisis management, credit risk, and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance manager
Qawati’ Al-Mabani for Trading & Contracting
Jeddah, Mecca Region
09.2022 - 02.2026
- System Integration: Established comprehensive accounting systems for group sectors including contracting, logistics, transportation, and manufacturing.
- Financial Oversight: Managed financial auditing and accounting teams across branches, implementing rigorous error-detection and correction protocols.
- Liquidity Management: Monitored cash flows and collaborated with executive management to bridge projected financial gaps.
- Credit & Collections: Supervised accounts receivable and maintained company investments through robust collection strategies.
- Treasury & Finance: Secured banking facilities and built strong credit ratings to navigate financial challenges.
- Tax & Zakat: Managed Zakat and Tax inspections and filed quarterly returns in compliance with Saudi authorities.
- Reporting: Issued monthly income and sales reports along with clean, audited year-end balance sheets.
Internal Auditor
Fast Trade for Trading & Distribution (Egypt)
CAIRO, EGYPT
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Branch Management: Directed accounting departments for 15 branches.
- Cost Accounting: Developed sophisticated cost centers system tracking 75 unit, including vehicles and sales representatives.
- Vendor Relations: Managed payments to agents and suppliers, facilitating new credit lines and improving procurement terms.
- Compliance: Issued periodic tax returns and monthly financial statements for all branches.
- Reporting: Issued monthly income and sales reports along with clean, audited year-end balance sheets.
Accounting Manager
Multimedia House (Egypt)
CAIRO, EGYPT
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Built new accounting framework to support company’s rapid regional expansion.
- Operations: Managed cash flows and collections across four main branches.
- Ensured accuracy in financial reports for enhanced decision making.
- Improved profit margins by identifying and cutting unnecessary expenses.
- Prepared detailed tax returns.
- Implemented new payroll system to increase staff satisfaction rates.
- Oversaw team of junior accountants, cultivating culture of excellence within department.
- Advised senior management on strategic financial decisions based on thorough analysis of market trends.
Accountant
French Trading Company (Egypt)
CAIRO, EGYPT
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed accounting for two branches and a distribution warehouse.
- Oversaw inventory audits, collections, and income reporting.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
Education
FACULTY OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
TANTA UNIVERSITY
TANTA 09.2003 - 05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - SPECIAL FORCES
EGYPT ARMED FORCES
CAIRO 04.2008 - 11.2010
Skills
- Chartered Financial Analyst ( CFA PART1)
- ERP Implementation: Expert in SAP, Zoho , Edara , Business Key, and Smacc
- Excel proficiency
- Financial Strategic planning, Zakat/Tax audits, budgeting, and long-term financial planning
- Leadership: Team building, staff recruitment
- Problem-solving
اللغات
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Finance manager
Qawati’ Al-Mabani for Trading & Contracting
09.2022 - 02.2026
Internal Auditor
Fast Trade for Trading & Distribution (Egypt)
01.2020 - 08.2022
Accounting Manager
Multimedia House (Egypt)
01.2013 - 12.2019
Accountant
French Trading Company (Egypt)
12.2010 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - SPECIAL FORCES
EGYPT ARMED FORCES
04.2008 - 11.2010
FACULTY OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
TANTA UNIVERSITY
09.2003 - 05.2007