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FAIZ CASSIM

FAIZ CASSIM

Riyadh

Summary

  • Bringing over 15 years of International Finance Leadership experience, driving cost efficiencies, risk management and business growth strategies across diverse sectors.
  • Leveraged Business strategy insights from Darden Business School to drive pivotal strategic decisions, resulting in a 60% profitability increase for International SOS in Papua New Guinea.
  • Excel in financial analysis, cash flow optimization and team leadership with a track record of significantly boosting company profitability and developing strong client and staff relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Manager

JM Foods Ltd.
Riyadh
09.2022 - Current
  • Led comprehensive financial management strategies as a key member of the core management team, enhancing the company's financial health.

Consultant

Capital Bay Ltd.
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Directed governance and transformation strategies, improving operational efficiency.

Country CFO

International SOS Ltd.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • MNC specializing in medical services for oil and gas industries.
  • Drove financial operations, staff empowerment, and strategic audits, significantly contributing to regional treasury management and financial planning.
  • Designed tactical approaches to address industry challenges.

Consultant

Saudi Binladen Group Qatar
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Served in Qatar for a Qatari Diar joint venture in one of their main railway line projects.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of financial policies and internal controls, ensuring project compliance and financial integrity.
  • Facilitating strategic planning with stakeholders.
  • Spearheading ERP implementations.

Finance Manager

STC Channels
03.2010 - 03.2016
  • Managed the finances of over 300 STC retail outlets in the Kingdom.
  • Directed strategic audits, enhancing transformation efforts crucial for IPO success.

Financial Controller

Alwataniya
10.2006 - 02.2010
  • Company Overview: Distribution and Advertising Arm of Hayat Newspaper.
  • Directed broad-ranging finance operations involving budget management, ERP, report generation, and treasury oversight.

Finance Manager

Baig Arabia
10.2004 - 10.2006
  • Company Overview: Contracting Company
  • Managed cross-functional finance operations ensuring cohesive performance.

Accounts Manager

Advanced Telecom
03.1999 - 10.2004
  • Company summary: Leading telecom provider with STC license.
  • Contributed significantly to the organization's startup accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions.

Chief Accountant

FMC Arabia Ltd
03.1996 - 03.1999
  • Company overview: Trained armed forces in Saudi Arabia through United Defense International, USA affiliate.
  • Ensured alignment of financial activities for contracts with US Government GAAP standards.

Chief Accountant

Dabbagh Group of Companies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.1992 - 02.1996
  • Industry: FMCG.
  • Developed robust accounting systems for financial transactions.

Management Accountant

ALATAS MAMMOET LTD
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.1989 - 02.1992
  • Industry: Heavy Equipment, Heavy Haulage Transport.
  • Established comprehensive management accounting systems tailored to business demands.

Education

BSc -

Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University
UK

Business Strategy -

Darden Business School, University of Virginia
USA

ACEA -

Institute of Cost & Executive Accountants London
UK

Managerial Stage -

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants London
London

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting & FP&A
  • Financial Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Investment Appraisals
  • Bank facility management
  • Business presentations
  • Consulting
  • Financial Policies
  • ERP Projects
  • KPI Implementation
  • IFRS & GAAP
  • Internal Audit
  • Internal controls
  • MIS and costing
  • Project funding management

Erpmanagement

  • Oracle
  • Quick Books
  • Tally Prime
  • Odoo
  • Solomons
  • Sun Sys

Keyachievementhighlights

  • As a Country CFO, Leveraged Business strategy insights from Darden Business School to drive pivotal strategic decisions, resulting in a 60% profitability increase for International SOS in Papua New Guinea and consistently achieved cash flow KPIs under complex financial environment.
  • At STC Channels handled finances of over 300 Outlets and saved over 20 million Riyals.
  • Saved over 10 million SAR by enforcing timely compliance on IFRS.
  • Slashed over 10 days on Financial Reporting timelines by working on KPIs and Negotiating.

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Work Availability

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Timeline

Senior Finance Manager

JM Foods Ltd.
09.2022 - Current

Consultant

Capital Bay Ltd.
08.2021 - 08.2022

Country CFO

International SOS Ltd.
05.2018 - 07.2021

Consultant

Saudi Binladen Group Qatar
04.2016 - 04.2018

Finance Manager

STC Channels
03.2010 - 03.2016

Financial Controller

Alwataniya
10.2006 - 02.2010

Finance Manager

Baig Arabia
10.2004 - 10.2006

Accounts Manager

Advanced Telecom
03.1999 - 10.2004

Chief Accountant

FMC Arabia Ltd
03.1996 - 03.1999

Chief Accountant

Dabbagh Group of Companies
02.1992 - 02.1996

Management Accountant

ALATAS MAMMOET LTD
02.1989 - 02.1992

BSc -

Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University

Business Strategy -

Darden Business School, University of Virginia

ACEA -

Institute of Cost & Executive Accountants London

Managerial Stage -

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants London

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