HAZEM MATAR
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical audit professional with extensive experience in external auditing, financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal controls. Skilled in planning and executing audits for high-profile clients while ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, identify financial risks, and enhance internal processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Associate auditor
PwC
07.2025 - Current
Associate auditor
PwC
Khobar
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted in planning and executing audits for major clients, including SABIC, Agri, and Khafji Joint Operations.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans and strategies by assessing business risks, industry challenges, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted financial statement audits to ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations, identifying areas for improvement.
- Evaluated internal controls and risk exposure, recommending enhancements to mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction with the audit process and findings.
- Performed substantive testing and sampling to verify financial records, detecting misstatements and errors.
- Prepared accurate and complete audit documentation and financial reports, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional audit teams to ensure timely completion of engagements and adherence to deadlines.
- Trainee from October 2021 till December 2022
Accounting/Auditor Intern.
Ecovis Alsabti
Riyadh
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared audit files and supporting documentation for financial statement audits, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted in determining materiality thresholds and identifying financial misstatements, contributing to the overall audit process
- Conducted detailed reviews of financial records, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local regulations, and auditing standards.
- Assisted in drafting adjusting journal entries based on audit findings, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborated with audit teams to ensure all financial statements met compliance standards and client expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Prince Sultan University
Saudi Arabia 01.2016 - 01.2021
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- IFRS & Local Compliance
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Substantive Testing & Sampling
- Client Relationship Management
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Certification
- Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC) Certificate – Completed an interactive workshop on financial markets.
- Zakat and Taxes Workshop – Attended specialized training on taxation in Saudi Arabia.
- PwC Tax Return Workshop – Participated in a workshop on Zakat, tax, and tax return processes.
Timeline
Senior Associate auditor
PwC
07.2025 - Current
Associate auditor
PwC
10.2021 - Current
Accounting/Auditor Intern.
Ecovis Alsabti
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Prince Sultan University
01.2016 - 01.2021
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