A highly motivated and driven Finance Manager with 14 years' experience in top-level business environments. Confident, Extensive experience in Finance. A broad knowledge of a wide range of financial practices, including, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Project Financial & accounting, budget handling and forecasting, Financial Modeling & Valuation, Financial Visualization, cash management, Feasibility studies, IFRS & Tax, an excellent communicator with a can-do approach to problem solving and resolution, extremely meticulous with an eye for detail and positive outlook in often complex financial landscapes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Archirodon Group N.V.
02.2022 - Current
Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time
Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with financial reporting standards
Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year, monitor the tax filing and liaise with tax consultants (This is including but not limited to VAT, withholding tax, Transfer pricing, Income tax & Zakat computations and filing, obtaining Zakat certificate, keeping deadlines, and avoiding penalties, etc.)
Ensuring compliance with all statutory accounting; external & internal audit and tax compliance
Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end
Develop and manage regular, annual, and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the company’s needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts
Develop comparison report budget vs actual and oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets
Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations to increasing budget efficiency
Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, reports and drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
Participates in the execution of changes to procedures, policies, and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance, and scaling of the business
Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency
Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business
Tracking and managing cash flow and financial planning
Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials
Hiring, training, and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks
Handling maximization of in-country development % required for competitive bidding in KSA (e.g., IKTVA, Local content) & manage the related audits.
Finance Manager
Horizon Geosciences Group, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V
07.2018 - 01.2022
Leading Financial & accounting functions, and responsible for bilingual bookkeeping and timely Monthly and annual production of accurate management and statutory accounts in SAR & USD in compliance with accounting standards and local regulations
Monitoring the company's cash flow
Oversaw all financial operations company-wide, including budgets, payroll, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, accounts payable, and receivable
Participate in developing the yearly budgets
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results
Gathering and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep the company on budget and on time
Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
Establishing appropriate internal controls and governance
Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation such as tax and customs and ensure compliance with regulations
Attending tax audits and answering GAZT queries, this is including but not limited to VAT, withholding tax, Transfer pricing, Income tax & Zakat computations and filing, obtaining Zakat certificate, keeping deadlines, and avoiding penalties, etc
Managing external audits with high-class audit firms and ensuring the issuance of timely unqualified annual reports
Developing future financial plans to support company objectives & expanding
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g., Auditors, suppliers, solicitors, bankers, and statutory organizations
Handling maximization of in-country development % required for competitive bidding in KSA (e.g., IKTVA) & Manage IKTVA audits
Researched and drove the integration of ERP, increasing the efficiency of accounting systems.
Group Finance Director
ALTHELIM Group
02.2013 - 06.2018
Oversee, review, and adhere to budgets for each business department
Assist in company-wide budgetary planning
Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation
Analyze financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for future
Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc
Prepare official reports on a monthly and annual basis
Seek out methods and practices to minimize financial risk
Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and Auditors
Update and implement financial policies and procedures
Maintain policy manual for the finance department
Overseeing the HR & IT department
Managing external audit with high-class audit firms and ensuring issuance of timely unqualified annual report
Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.
Accounts Manager
ALTHELIM Group
10.2011 - 01.2013
Accountant
Petroleum & Natural Gas Higher Institute of Technology