Hanouf Alqahtani
Dhahran
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a robust analytical mindset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Staff Analyst
Aloula Aviation (Aramco Avaiation Department)
Dammam, KFIA, Saudi Arabia
12.2024 - Current
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared reports, and closed books.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
- Established and maintained relationships with banking institutions, optimising financial operations and services.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Established procedures and controls to keep staff in compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and budget targets.
- Assisted in the negotiation of contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms and reducing operational costs.
Lead Financial Assistant
Abdullah AlBarrak (Aramco SMP Aviation Department)
Dammam, KFIA, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management.
- Identified financial data discrepancies, investigated causes and proposed solutions.
- Assisted in the preparation of year-end audit files, facilitating smooth external audits.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely processing of transactions.
- Posted journal and ledger entries.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
Accountant
Reservoir Group
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Collated invoices, transaction records and accounting certificates.
- Prepared invoices based on contract terms and distributed to customers.
- Collaborated with the finance team to close monthly accounts, ensuring accurate reflection of payables and receivables.
COOP Trainee
Prince Sultan Fund
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted feasibility study to verify viability of project, avoiding future problems.
Education
Bachelor - Finance & Banking
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam05.2018
Skills
- Detail orientation
- Compliance verification
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Data reconciliation
- Data analysis
- Analytical mindset
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Knowledge of erp systems
- Big Data analytics
Certification & Courses
- ACFE - Member
- Financial Risk Management
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Additional Information
- ACFE Membership.
- VAT Specialist Prep Course 2023
- Financial Risk Management Course 2018
Timeline
Accounting Staff Analyst
Aloula Aviation (Aramco Avaiation Department)
12.2024 - Current
Lead Financial Assistant
Abdullah AlBarrak (Aramco SMP Aviation Department)
09.2022 - 12.2024
Accountant
Reservoir Group
12.2020 - 08.2022
COOP Trainee
Prince Sultan Fund
07.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor - Finance & Banking
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University