Oracle Fusion
Waseem Akhtar
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Riyadh,Centeral
Summary
Communicative Financial Planning Analyst with 11 years of experience in accounting and analysis reporting. Proficient in Oracle Fustion, ERP JD Edward and MS Excel. Ethical and meticulous professional with extensive knowledge of forecasting techniques, budgeting and financial processes. Committed to producing desirable results with minimal or zero supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Zajil Express Trading Company
Riyadh, Centeral
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports by collecting, formatting, and analyzing key data points.
- Used cost and schedule analysis to measure program performance trends and forecast delivery.
- Recommended debt structures by analyzing refinancing options and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
- Used MS Excel to create financial databases to assemble, verify and back up data.
- Evaluated optional plans by identifying outcomes and potential returns by completing quantitative analyses.
- Assisted in development and analysis of annual budget reporting allowing company to meet organizational goals.
- Reconciled transactions by comparing and correcting data.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual closing and audit processes, preparation of monthly P&L reporting packages and leading budget vs. actual reviews with department heads
- Prepared financial reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing and explaining information.
- Completed variance analysis and quarterly forecast reporting to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly P&L statements and pro-forma financial models to assess current and projected financial performance.
Accounting Manager
Zajil Express Trading Company
Riyadh
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
- Optimized employee performance, output and morale through development of enticing incentive programs.
- Proposed and published metrics and KPIs to be incorporated into monthly financials and scorecards.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired 12 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Senior Accountant
Zajil Express Trading Company
Dammam
11.2011 - 11.2019
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Oversaw team of 8 accounting staff.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Monitored hiring, training, performance and development of on-site accounting leaders.
- Tracked and documented all expenses.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed budgets, capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
Accountant
Kafi Group of Companies
Jubail
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Approved pre-posted accounts payable general ledger coding and tracked deposits for contract compliance.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Virtual University of Pakistan
Pakistan 01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of The Punjab
Lahore 02.2005 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
Community Pilot College For Boys
Mandi Bahauddin 09.2002 - 08.2004
Diploma in Information Technalogy - Computer Science
Skill Development Concile
Lahore 01.2004 - 01.2005
Reading Financial Statements - Financial Statements
Corporate Finance Institue
Online 01.2022 - 01.2022
Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning And Anlysis, Budgeting
Udemy Alumni
Online 11.2021 - 11.2021
IFRS 16 Lease - IFRS 16
Udemy Alumni
Online 07.2021 - 07.2022
Accounting Fundamentals - Accounting
Corporate Finance Institute
Online 12.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
Financial planning
Financial planning products
Understanding of financial planning
Budgeting /Financial Planning
Process budgetary planning
Financial data assessments
Financial database proficiency
Structural Design Planning
Software
MS Excel
Timeline
Reading Financial Statements - Financial Statements
Corporate Finance Institue
01.2022 - 01.2022
Accounting Fundamentals - Accounting
Corporate Finance Institute
12.2021 - 12.2022
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Zajil Express Trading Company
11.2021 - Current
Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning And Anlysis, Budgeting
Udemy Alumni
11.2021 - 11.2021
IFRS 16 Lease - IFRS 16
Udemy Alumni
07.2021 - 07.2022
Accounting Manager
Zajil Express Trading Company
12.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Accountant
Zajil Express Trading Company
11.2011 - 11.2019
Accountant
Kafi Group of Companies
05.2011 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Computer Science
Virtual University of Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of The Punjab
02.2005 - 02.2007
Diploma in Information Technalogy - Computer Science
Skill Development Concile
01.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Community Pilot College For Boys
09.2002 - 08.2004