Detail-oriented finance professional specializing in financial statement preparation, VAT returns, and cost-reduction strategies. Proficient in QuickBooks and ERP systems, with a strong grasp of IFRS standards, internal controls, and payroll processing. Expertise includes balance sheet reviews, profit and loss analysis, and fixed assets accounting, supported by comprehensive knowledge of revenue recognition. Experienced in implementing budgetary planning and cost analysis to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Accountant
Services Technologies / G.A.E.P Arabia Ltd.,
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
2009.06 - Current
Professional Experience & Achievements
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Orchestrate the preparation of comprehensive Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), providing executive-level interpretation of current and projected fiscal health.
GL Management & Accuracy: Direct all General Ledger (GL) operations, ensuring the integrity of sub-systems including Sales, Bank Reconciliations, Accruals, and Provisions for precision-led periodic postings.
Audit & Compliance (Zakat/SOCPA): Lead the preparation of Zakat schedules in strict accordance with SOCPA guidelines and act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors during annual financial and operational reviews.
Strategic Management Reporting: Design and deliver advanced profitability analytics by product, location, and market segment to steer data-driven business decisions for higher management.
Process Optimization: Conducted a deep-dive analysis of transactional workflows, implementing new efficiencies that improved data accuracy and streamlined the month-end closing cycle.
Fixed Asset & Inventory Governance: Standardized the Fixed Asset management system, executing annual physical audits and interpreting valuation reports for stakeholders.
Budgeting & Financial Planning: Partner with department heads to develop annual budgets, utilizing market segmentation and historical sales trend analysis (Actual vs. Projected) to forecast growth.
Systems & Infrastructure: Configured complex Charts of Accounts (COA) to accommodate new branches and projects, ensuring seamless multi-currency integration and reporting.
Team Leadership: Foster departmental synergy by mentoring junior accounting staff and implementing standardized SOPs to ensure daily accounting functions meet organizational goals.
Cost Accountant
Al Rabie Saudi Food Co.
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2003.08 - 2008.10
Prepared Products Cost Reports by Batch & Batch Consolidation.
Analyze Actual Manufacturing Costs with Budgeted Costs by Bach.
Allocation Direct Labor & Maintenance by batch and its consolidation.
Monitor GRN Costing, Controlling in-bond and out-bond expenses.
Prepare Project Accounting Reports on timely basis or as require.
Prepare All Costing JVs and Closing of Manufacturing Sub-system.
Analyze Actual Manufacturing Costs with Standard Production Cost.
Analyze Raw Material & Packaging Material Standard Vs Actual Usage.
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials and manufacturing methods to determine effects on costs.
Plans study and collect data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor for controlling expenses.
Inventory Control - check all Inventory IN & OUT transactions by using Crystal Reports and coordinating with all Branches for smooth operations & month end closing and helping them if facing problems.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Advance & Cost Accountancy, Currency & Banking, Business Organisation & Management, Income Tax
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
1994.04 - 1997.03
Oracle Financials 11i (Functional) - FICO - Finance & Control ( GL, AR, AP, CA & FA )
Genesis Technologies
Hyderabad, India
2008.06 - 2008.11
Master of Arts - Languages
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
1997.05 - 1999.06
Skills
Financial statement preparation
Profit and Loss Analysis
Balance sheet reviews
Cost analysis & Cost-reduction strategies
Budgetary planning
Time management efficiency
Fixed assets accounting
VAT preparation, filing & VAT returns
Account reconciliations
Knowledge of ERP systems Like IFS Systems, Oracle 11i FICO
Quick Books & Zoho Boooks proficiency
GAAP & IFRS Knowledge
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Services Technologies / G.A.E.P Arabia Ltd.,
2009.06 - Current
Oracle Financials 11i (Functional) - FICO - Finance & Control ( GL, AR, AP, CA & FA )
Genesis Technologies
2008.06 - 2008.11
Cost Accountant
Al Rabie Saudi Food Co.
2003.08 - 2008.10
Master of Arts - Languages
Osmania University
1997.05 - 1999.06
Bachelor of Commerce - Advance & Cost Accountancy, Currency & Banking, Business Organisation & Management, Income Tax