Mohammed Aldawsari, MAcc
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced finance professional with over 8 years in financial reporting, compliance, and team management, seeking a Financial Controller role to leverage extensive expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and financial statement preparation. Proficient in delivering accurate monthly and annual reports, optimizing cost controls, and driving financial performance through strategic planning and robust budget management. Skilled in intercompany reconciliations, inventory management, and implementing financial controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Equipped to provide senior leadership with actionable insights to enhance financial integrity and operational efficiency, I am committed to supporting organizational goals with precision and accountability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Recs Accounting
04.2021 - Current
- Assist clients in adhering to complex tax regulations and governmental laws, providing expert guidance to ensure full compliance while minimizing financial and legal risks
- Perform thorough reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial accounts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are promptly addressed
- Prepare and file tax returns for clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax laws, and optimization of potential refunds or tax savings
- Manage and oversee Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) calculations and filings, ensuring precise compliance with relevant taxation regulations
- Administer payroll processes with high precision, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements, tax withholdings, and compliance with employment laws
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the client's financial status and comply with accounting standards
- Generate and provide various ad hoc financial reports as requested, delivering customized insights and analyses to support clients’ specific needs and decision-making processes
- Ensured strict adherence to financial policies and regulations while reviewing and verifying all inputs before posting batches, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and accuracy
Research Assistant
Carleton University
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with researchers from Carleton University and Lakehead University on a CPA educational case study, enhancing curriculum relevance in the field of accounting and auditing.
- Provided subject matter expertise on an advanced case study focused on auditing First Nation governments, bringing real-world complexities into academic contexts to deepen students' understanding of culturally sensitive auditing practices.
- Conducted detailed reviews and proposed adjustments to align case study material with real-world applications, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and practical applicability for CPA students.
- Contributed to developing educational materials that strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students pursuing careers in accounting and assurance.
Financial Controller
Yukon First Nations Wildfire LP
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Turned the organization’s finances around, increasing profitability by 150% after two consecutive years of losses
- Plan, direct, control, and evaluate the daily operations of the finance department, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the organization
- Develop comprehensive fiscal strategies and oversee the implementation of budgetary control systems to effectively allocate resources and manage expenditures, ensuring alignment with the organization's financial goals and objectives
- Formulate and enforce robust financial policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, thereby strengthening the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization
- Monitor and enhance financial control systems, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and capable of identifying and mitigating financial risks, thereby safeguarding the organization's assets and interests
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Implement training programs and career development plans to enhance staff competence and performance, ensuring a high level of motivation and commitment
- Supervise the gathering and analytical evaluation of financial data, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and timely insights to inform strategic decision-making processes
- Provide strategic financial advice to senior management, offering insights and recommendations on financial planning, risk management, and resource allocation to aid in informed decision-making and long-term planning
- Oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, ensuring they accurately reflect the organization’s financial status and are following accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Supervisor of Budgets
Health and Social Department, Yukon Government
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed substantial budgets for Corporate Services ($13.7M), Capital Projects ($19.3M), and the Territorial Health Investment Fund ($8.2M)
- This involved conducting in-depth analysis of historical financial data, performing detailed variance analysis, and identifying key financial trends
- Facilitated monthly strategic meetings with the Assistant Deputy Minister and various department Directors, providing critical updates and recommending actionable strategies for financial optimization and improvement
- Employed sophisticated financial modeling techniques using tools such as Excel and PowerBi to analyze financial data, enhancing the decision-making process and driving operational efficiency
- Developed and maintained dynamic models to forecast financial outcomes and support strategic planning
- Executed precise financial forecasting and prepared comprehensive reports for Senior Management
- These reports provided essential insights into financial performance, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic financial planning
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget book for public dissemination, ensuring accuracy, comprehensiveness, and adherence to the highest standards of financial reporting
Finance Supervisor
Teslin Tlingit Council
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Led the finance team with a focus on ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency in financial processes
- Provide thorough oversight and constructive feedback to enhance performance, ensuring compliance with financial best practices and promoting a culture of continuous professional development
- Provided guidance and supervision to the Payroll Officer, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with tax laws, and resolution of payroll-related issues
- Supervised the Investment and Banking Officer, guiding the organization's investment and banking activities to ensure effective portfolio management and operational efficiency, in line with strategic financial objectives
- Offered guidance and mentorship to the Accounts Receivable and Collection Officer, focusing on optimizing collection processes and maintaining accurate receivables records
- Monitored and managed the financial aspects of the Temporary Financial Assistance program, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance with guidelines
- Actively participated in biweekly senior finance meetings, contributing to information exchange, strategic planning, budget reviews, and financial statement analysis
- Engaged in annual audit activities, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and coherence in financial reporting
Education
CPA -
CPA Ontario
Ottawa, ON09.2024
Master’s - in accounting, Assurance, Tax, Finance and Performance Management
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON07.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Accounting
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05.2016
Skills
- Financial Reporting (IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO)
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Risk Management & Corporate Governance
- Audit & Assurance
- Leadership & Team Management
- Taxation & Compliance
- Management Accounting & Cost control
- Financial Statement Preparation & Compliance
- AI Integration
- AI Risk Management and Controls
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
Languages
Arabic
English
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Research Assistant
Carleton University
02.2024 - 06.2024
Financial Controller
Yukon First Nations Wildfire LP
04.2023 - 06.2024
Supervisor of Budgets
Health and Social Department, Yukon Government
10.2021 - 04.2022
Business Owner
Recs Accounting
04.2021 - Current
Finance Supervisor
Teslin Tlingit Council
02.2021 - 10.2021
Master’s - in accounting, Assurance, Tax, Finance and Performance Management
Carleton University
Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Accounting
University of Northern British Columbia
CPA -
CPA Ontario
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