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ALAA MOHAMMAD MANDILI

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced financial leader with over 10 years of expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, ERP system implementation, and team leadership. Adept at streamlining processes, ensuring IFRS compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

HEAD OF ACCOUNTING OPERATION

WADI JEDDAH Co.
11.2021 - 07.2025
  • Led the preparation of consolidated financial statements across subsidiaries.
  • Lead and supervise all accounting operations across the organization and its subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and accuracy of financial data.
  • Manage the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee intercompany reconciliations and ensure all intercompany transactions are properly recorded and balanced.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth and successful audit processes.
  • Develop and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee implementation and optimization of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX365), including financial module setup, report customization, and cross-functional system integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Sales, Budgeting, Operations, Inventory) to ensure accurate financial representation of their activities.
  • Lead the restructuring and unification of the chart of accounts to align with corporate reporting and ERP requirements.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to senior management to support decision-making and performance improvement.
  • Mentor and train accounting staff to build capacity and maintain high performance across the finance team.
  • Monitor cash flows, manage budget preparation processes, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT reporting and filing requirements.
  • Participate in financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Successfully led the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system across the organization and its subsidiaries.
  • Led the successful restructuring of the finance department's organizational structure by transitioning from a decentralized accounting model to a centralized structure.
  • Spearheaded the transition from manual, paper-based archiving to a cloud-based digital archiving system fully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX365.
  • Led the automation of financial approval workflows by replacing manual, paper-based signatures with system-driven approval chains within Microsoft Dynamics AX365.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

SAUDI ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING CO.
07.2018 - 10.2021


  • Oversaw the full cycle of accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and compliance with VAT regulations.
  • Led the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
  • Managed daily finance operations and ensured alignment with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and approved journal entries, payment vouchers, and all major financial transactions.
  • Supervised and developed a team of accountants, providing training and guidance to enhance their technical capabilities.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and prepared audit schedules and required documentation.
  • Conducted cash flow forecasting and variance analysis to support operational planning and cost control.
  • Worked cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, Budgeting, and Projects to ensure financial accuracy and support performance tracking.
  • Implemented internal controls and contributed to improving accounting processes and documentation.
  • Ensured timely and accurate VAT filing and compliance with Saudi tax regulations.
  • Supported the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets in coordination with management.

FINANCIAL ANALYST

ISAM KHAIRI KABBANI GROUP OF COMPANIES (IKK HOLDING CO.)
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Perform review of financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
  • Heavy emphasis on analysis, monthly book closings, financial reporting and General Ledger accounting.
  • Preparing, reviewing and maintaining all finance process and procedures.
  • Supervision & management of the audit process including preparation of financial statements for yearend of group companies.
  • Coordinate with regional/ head office financial controllers and overseas finance managers for timely and smooth quarterly & yearly closing.
  • Continues contribution for the improvements in ERP chart of accounts, standardizations of customers & suppliers data base and related reporting tolls for accurate and timely reporting.
  • Liaison with accounting managers for appropriate classification and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Preparing and successfully implement monthly closing procedures.
  • Coordinate & oversee the budgetary planning, providing advice to senior management to ensure that budgets are on target & reflect the strategic direction of the Group.
  • Prepare all budget templates and forms to assist companies/divisions/departments heads for preparation of annual budgets.
  • Obtain all supporting departments (accounting, HR, admin etc.) budgets and prepare allocation of common cost by companies/divisions as per management direction.
  • Develop & manage a reliable cash flow forecast/projection process & related reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
  • Maintains close and co-operative relationships with banks and deliver relevant information for annual reviews, project status reports (for specific projects) and ensure compliance of banks covenants.
  • Monitor up to date bank facilities status and timely repayments/settlements of loans (LC Refinance, Project Finance, Short Term Loans, Invoice Discounting, Factoring, etc.).
  • Responsible for all Treasuries related reporting provided to the Top Management on Treasury activities.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

MOLECULAR IMAGING CENTER CO. (I-ONE)
02.2014 - 05.2016
  • Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
  • Preparation of timely standalone and consolidated financial statements.
  • Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status.
  • Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions.
  • Checking and reviewing the online bank balance and closely monitoring bank transactions and accuracy of the same.
  • Also reviewing the monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
  • Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
  • Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.

ACCOUNTANT

AL-AWWAL Capital Co.
02.2013 - 02.2014

ACCOUNTANT

KABBANI Construction Group (KCG)
05.2012 - 01.2013

Education

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

UQU

Skills

  • Result oriented
  • Committed
  • Focused personality
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial appraisal
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Effective communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Organizing skills
  • Planning skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Self-initiator
  • Technical knowledge

Languages

Arabic
Native
A1
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

HEAD OF ACCOUNTING OPERATION

WADI JEDDAH Co.
11.2021 - 07.2025

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

SAUDI ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING CO.
07.2018 - 10.2021

FINANCIAL ANALYST

ISAM KHAIRI KABBANI GROUP OF COMPANIES (IKK HOLDING CO.)
05.2016 - 05.2018

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

MOLECULAR IMAGING CENTER CO. (I-ONE)
02.2014 - 05.2016

ACCOUNTANT

AL-AWWAL Capital Co.
02.2013 - 02.2014

ACCOUNTANT

KABBANI Construction Group (KCG)
05.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

UQU

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