Joan AlKhunaizi
Finance
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Accounting and finance specialist with expertise in delivering detailed financial reports and conducting audits. Proven ability to enhance financial operations through strategic management and accounting principles. Proficient in financial forecasting, budgeting, and developing business strategies to improve overall financial health.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounting & Financial Oversight Trainee
Smoothie Factory
Khobar , Saudi Arabia
2023.06 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties using approved procedures and accurate recordkeeping.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to routine task workflows.
- Delivered tasks within tight deadlines by prioritising workloads and managing time.
- Showed respect and friendliness, offering help wherever needed during shifts.
- Supported team members by staying respectful and stepping in to assist.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
- Arrived on time consistently and started tasks immediately without delay.
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping, tracking expenses and recording revenue accurately.
- Prepared monthly financial reports to inform management decisions and reviews.
- Assisted with budgeting, monitoring cash flow, and controlling costs effectively.
Audit intern
Alkhunaizi CPA
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Assisted data analysis and sample testing to improve audit efficiency.
- Reviewed 30+ bilingual English–Arabic financial documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Used oneaudit platform and observed AI integration within audit processes.
- Shadowed audit professionals during planning and client engagements.
- Assisted senior auditors to understand financial statements more deeply.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
- Upheld professional ethics throughout auditing procedures.
- Identified discrepancies by examining transaction records meticulously.
- Interpreted accounting standards for audit scenarios and practical application.
- Researched latest auditing techniques and legislation changes extensively.
- Reviewed compliance procedures to confirm adherence to regulatory standards.
- Developed audit methodology understanding by working under licenced auditors.
Education
MSc Financial Analytics - Finance
King’s College London (KCL)
London/ United Kingdom 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Financial Management
University of Sheffield
Sheffield/ United Kingdom 2022.09 - 2025.06
Foundation degree - Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
University of Sheffield
Sheffield / United Kingdom 2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
Analytical problem-solving
Effective communication
Public speaking
Team collaboration
Strategic planning
Leadership
Multilingual proficiency
Accounting expertise
Resourcefulness
Composure under pressure
Bloomberg terminal proficiency
audit management software expertise
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Accomplishments
Cashier Volunteer – Eid Festival | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Jun 2025
- Managed transactions and customer support in a high-volume community event (2,000+ attendees)
Interests
Football, Networking, Painting, Travelling, Padel, Investing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MSc Financial Analytics - Finance
King’s College London (KCL)
2025.09 -
Audit intern
Alkhunaizi CPA
2024.06 - 2024.08
Accounting & Financial Oversight Trainee
Smoothie Factory
2023.06 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Financial Management
University of Sheffield
2022.09 - 2025.06
Foundation degree - Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
University of Sheffield
2021.09 - 2022.06