AHMED SALAH
Jeddah,KSA
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial accounting, general ledger management, and the full accounting cycle. Demonstrates proficiency in accounts payable and receivable, treasury management, and cash flow optimisation. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on cost control and reduction. Adept at KPI reporting, bank reconciliation, payroll accounting, and fixed assets management. Proven track record in month-end and year-end closing processes, internal controls implementation, and audit support. Experienced in team leadership and process improvement initiatives. Proficient in Oracle, Odoo, El Motakamel, Microsoft Excel – Advanced level, Power BI, as well as general ledger and financial reporting systems. Career goals include leveraging expertise to drive strategic financial initiatives that enhance organisational performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Accountant
WP Factory, Licensed by Bitzer Germany
Jeddah
2025.01 - 2026.08
- Manage daily financial operations, accounting activities, and financial reporting.
- Oversee treasury operations, cash flow management, liquidity planning, and cash position monitoring.
- Prepare and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports.
- Develop and report key performance indicators to support management decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, operating costs, and budget variances.
- Implement cost-control and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Lead the accounting team and distribute responsibilities to ensure timely completion of accounting activities.
- Review accounting transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business strategy and operational decisions.
- Support audit processes by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation.
Senior Accountant
WP Factory, Licensed by Bitzer Germany
Jeddah
2023.01 - 2024.12
- Managed general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash transactions, and financial reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance analysis.
- Supported month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Performed bank reconciliations and investigated accounting discrepancies.
- Prepared financial data for management review and business decision-making.
- Participated in the implementation of the Odoo accounting system.
- Supported the improvement of accounting workflows, reporting procedures, and internal controls.
- Monitored accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
General Accountant
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
2019.06 - 2022.11
- Managed the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash, and fixed assets.
- Recorded and reviewed daily financial transactions.
- Prepared profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash reports, and other financial reports.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
- Processed payroll transactions and maintained employee accounting records.
- Prepared accounting entries and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end closing.
- Monitored fixed assets and maintained accurate asset records.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing financial documents and explanations.
- Reviewed expenses and assisted with financial control and reporting procedures.
- Maintained accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Site Accountant
Abu Aouf for General Contracting
2018.08 - 2019.05
- Maintained daily accounting records for site operations.
- Recorded accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash transactions, and expenses.
- Prepared site financial reports and supporting documentation.
- Monitored project-related expenses and reviewed invoices.
- Performed account reconciliations and followed up on outstanding balances.
- Supported month-end closing and financial reporting activities.
- Ensured proper documentation and approval of financial transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - English Section
Zagazig University
Egypt 2012.09 - 2016.05
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- General Ledger
- Full Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Treasury Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Cost Control
- Cost Reduction
- KPI Reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Payroll Accounting
- Fixed Assets Accounting
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Accounting System Implementation
- Oracle
- Odoo
- El Motakamel
- Microsoft Excel – Advanced
- Power BI
- General Ledger and Financial Reporting Systems
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant, CMA — Currently Pursuing
- CFO Certificate
- Oracle Certificate
- Odoo V19 Certificate
- ISO Certificate
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Very Good
KEY PROJECT
Odoo Accounting System Implementation, WP Factory, Licensed by Bitzer Germany, Participated in the implementation of the Odoo accounting system., Supported accounting process improvement and system workflow development., Assisted with financial data management, reporting, and user adoption., Helped improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
Timeline
Chief Accountant
WP Factory, Licensed by Bitzer Germany
2025.01 - 2026.08
Senior Accountant
WP Factory, Licensed by Bitzer Germany
2023.01 - 2024.12
General Accountant
China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
2019.06 - 2022.11
Site Accountant
Abu Aouf for General Contracting
2018.08 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Commerce - English Section
Zagazig University
2012.09 - 2016.05