MOHAMED SOLIMAN

· GCC Project Manager specializing in enterprise system development and People & Organization (P&O) transformation across KSA and GCC regions.

· In KSA, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities to support project and operational execution.

· Led KSA master data cleansing, validation, and standardization as the foundation for regional system rollout.

· In GCC regions, responsible for data compliance, governance, and standardization across all systems and organizational structures.

· Managed design and deployment of integrated HR and organizational systems covering employee data, structures, job roles, and workflows.

· Coordinated cross-functional teams across IT, HR (P&O), Operations, and Business Units to align processes and system requirements.

· Oversaw full project lifecycle including planning, data migration, testing, training, go-live execution, and post-implementation support.

· Successfully delivered system rollout from KSA to lower GCC countries with smooth adoption and operational alignment.

Key Achievements

· Delivered KSA master data cleansing with strong focus on budgeting and forecasting control.

· Established GCC-wide data compliance and governance framework ensuring consistency across regions.

· Implemented regional HR / P&O systems across multiple GCC countries.

· Improved data accuracy, compliance, and system reliability through structured deployment.

• Accomplished Financial Controller with 21 years of progressive experience in financial management, budgeting, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and operational finance across multi-location business environments.
• Led end-to-end financial planning and analysis activities including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow management, cost optimization, and financial performance monitoring.
• Managed and controlled operational expenditures including payroll, procurement, vendor payments, administration, travel, training, contracts, and capital expenditures while ensuring compliance with approved budgets and corporate policies.
• Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, ensuring timely preparation of accurate financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Developed comprehensive budgeting models and financial forecasts to support strategic business planning, operational efficiency, and executive decision-making.
• Monitored financial performance against budgets and KPIs, identifying risks, cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements to enhance profitability and financial stability.
• Strengthened internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial governance frameworks to improve compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.
• Supervised accounts payable, receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, and general ledger activities to ensure efficient financial operations and strong financial control.
• Collaborated with department heads and senior leadership to optimize resource allocation, control departmental spending, and support long-term organizational objectives.
• Coordinated with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Implemented standardized financial reporting systems and process improvements that enhanced reporting efficiency, financial visibility, and operational consistency across multiple business units.
• Delivered continuous year-over-year financial improvements through cost reduction initiatives, process automation, budget restructuring, and data-driven financial analysis.

Key Achievements

• Centralized budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, significantly improving management visibility and financial control across operations.
• Achieved substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies through strategic financial planning, expense optimization, and enhanced budget monitoring.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy and reduced month-end closing timelines through process improvements and stronger accounting controls.
• Supported executive management with high-level financial analysis, profitability reporting, and strategic recommendations that contributed to business growth and operational performance.
• Successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets while maintaining strong financial discipline and compliance standards.

• Track store inventory levels and manage periodic cycle counts.
• Prepare analytical reports on store financial KPIs like sales, margin, inventory turns etc.
• Compile data for annual budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Coordinate with head office on issues like tax compliance, audit requirements.
• Evaluate promotions, pricing and other business strategies’ financial impact.
• Recommend and help implement profit improvement initiatives.
• Maintain asset registers and handle fixed asset related accounting and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as statutory regulations.

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll accounting.
• Oversee the monthly/annual financial statement preparation process.
• Prepare accurate financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Lead annual audits process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop procedures for asset management and inventory control.
• Review inventory, asset and profit reports and recommend fixed asset assignments.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts and reports to senior management.
• Recruit, train and supervise the accounting team; coordinate staff assignments.
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial partners.
• Continuously improve accounting processes through technology and system enhancements.
• Act as the main point of contact for accounting related matters.

• Oversee payables, payment runs, vendor queries and IRS/statutory compliance
• Review invoices and bills for accuracy before payments
• Negotiate payment terms with suppliers/vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements on monthly basis
• Manage relationships with key vendors and resolve issues
• Ensure sufficient cash flow and payment deadlines are met
• Analyze payables aging and overdue items regularly
• Supervise AP team and assign work responsibilities
• Maintain approved vendor master file in ERP system

• Responsible for all basic accounting functions.
• Coordinated distribution of invoices and classified transactions.

• Prepare the weekly report for payment issued suppliers.
• Expenses analysis.
• Write the manual cheques and booked in the system against supplying.
• Print supplier statement of account and supplier reconciliation.
• Deposit all cash and cheques received from the customer.
• Petty Cash Replenishment.