Fahad Abo Taleb
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant bringing 8 years of experience. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganising processes and simplifying procedures to maximise efficiencies. Proficient in ERP and QuickBooks. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6081
6081
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance manager
Gourmet Foundation - Osla Cafe
Taif, Saudi Arabia
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Senior accountant
Etab International Trading ( Bagnodesign & LOFT )
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2015 - 05.2024
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Prepared for and completed accurate and complete tax returns in advance of deadlines.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Oversaw accounting operations for business
- transfer financial data between 3 system during my work period Sajaya & Oracle & Odoo
- Managing supply contracts for the projects department and following up on collections from companies
- Ensure the accuracy of invoices with receipts to the warehouse department for purchases and sales
- Contribute to the inventory and ensure the accuracy of the financial data reflected in the warehouses before starting the inventory
- Prepared the ageing reports for the balances of the receivables and the payable on a quarterly basis
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with ERP software.
Junior accountant
Premium Food Company ( Baytoti & Maki )
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for 3 Bank account and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
- Reviewed accuracy of payments, claims and invoices, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
- Contributing to the periodic inventory of restaurant branches on a monthly basis and recording accounting entries for changes in inventory
- measuring the cost for the meals for the direct and the indirect cost and and install it in the system in order to obtain accurate reports
- preparing the payment for the suppliers by check or online wire transfer
- closing the cash on hand account against the sales by daily basis and insure the cash have been deposited in the bank also the credit card payment and recording the the GL entries
Education
Bachelor - Finance & Accounting
University of Aden
Yemen 01.2008 - 12.2011
Course - International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
New Horizons Computer Learning
Eden 10.2010 - 11.2011
Course - Certificate in International Financial Reporting
ACCA ®
LondonCourse - Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Insitute ®
CanadaCourse - Exeel Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Insitute ®
CanadaSkills
- Quickbooks
- Financial reporting
- Payment Processing
- Customer relations
- Account reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- Tax law expertise
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
- Audit coordination
- ERP Software
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
German
Elementary
Timeline
Finance manager
Gourmet Foundation - Osla Cafe
02.2025 - Current
Senior accountant
Etab International Trading ( Bagnodesign & LOFT )
05.2015 - 05.2024
Junior accountant
Premium Food Company ( Baytoti & Maki )
05.2013 - 12.2014
Course - International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
New Horizons Computer Learning
10.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor - Finance & Accounting
University of Aden
01.2008 - 12.2011
Course - Certificate in International Financial Reporting
ACCA ®
Course - Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Insitute ®
Course - Exeel Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Insitute ®
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