MOHAMMED FAROOQ AKRAM
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven financial professional with extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and team leadership. Skilled in cash flow management, tax return preparation, and financial statement analysis, providing valuable insights for decision-making. Seeking to leverage expertise as an Assistant Finance Manager to drive financial success and support organisational objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chief Accountant/ Incharge
Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam
Jeddah, Makkah
2021.07 - 2026.09
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team; review their work for accuracy
- Coordinate external and internal audits and respond to audit findings
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost controls
- Prepare tax returns and ensure timely statutory filings
- Develop and enforce internal controls and accounting policies
- Provide financial analysis and reports to management to support decision-making
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets
- Coordinated with departments across the organization to identify areas where additional controls were needed.
- Analyzed cost-effectiveness of operations and identified areas for improvement in efficiency.
- Reviewed accounts for discrepancies to properly reconcile differences.
Assistant Finance Manager (Pre-Opening Task Force)
Intercontinental Red Sea Resorts
Jeddah
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
Chief Accountant
Holiday Inn Yanbu
Yanbu
2018.01 - 2021.07
- Monitored day-to-day activities related to accounts receivable and payable functions, ensuring timely payments or collections were made.
- Performed complex reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable, banking activity, and payroll records.
- Supervised staff members responsible for various aspects of the accounting cycle such as billing, invoicing.
Financial Accountant
Intercontinental Al Jubail
Al Jubail
2015.01 - 2017.12
Internal Auditor
Intercontinental Al Jubail
Al Jubail
2013.01 - 2015.12
- Managed end-to-end audit process for report writing.
- Audited activities of complex matrix organisations.
- Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
- Undertook continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
Cost Controller
Intercontinental Al Jubail
Al Jubail
2009.01 - 2012.12
- Worked with procurement teams to streamline supply chain operations and support cost-effective purchases.
- Prepared and presented cost reports, providing insights and recommendations for cost-saving measures.
- Negotiated favourable contracts to reduce purchasing costs.
- Guided senior management in financial matters, evaluating costs and ROI to support informed decision-making.
Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable
Intercontinental Al Jubail
Al Jubail
2008.01 - 2008.12
Guest Service Agent (Receptionist)
Intercontinental Al Jubail
Al Jubail
2006.09 - 2007.12
- Greeted guests warmly and professionally for positive first impressions.
- Facilitated check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
- Registered guest information on database to maintain accuracy.
- Addressed questions, escalating issues and complaints to management.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Karachi University
Skills
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Coaching and training
- Financial analysis
- Financial statements
- Tax return preparation
- Month-end closing
- Accruals review
- VAT return submissions
- Inspiring team leadership
- Financial monitoring
- Payroll processing
- Excel
Certification
SOCPA
References
References available upon request
Transportation
Private Car
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager (Pre-Opening Task Force)
Intercontinental Red Sea Resorts
2025.09 - 2026.01
Chief Accountant/ Incharge
Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam
2021.07 - 2026.09
Chief Accountant
Holiday Inn Yanbu
2018.01 - 2021.07
Financial Accountant
Intercontinental Al Jubail
2015.01 - 2017.12
Internal Auditor
Intercontinental Al Jubail
2013.01 - 2015.12
Cost Controller
Intercontinental Al Jubail
2009.01 - 2012.12
Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable
Intercontinental Al Jubail
2008.01 - 2008.12
Guest Service Agent (Receptionist)
Intercontinental Al Jubail
2006.09 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Karachi University