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Nouf Bin Askar

Governance and Compliance

Summary

Objective

Experienced in leading teams to develop and implement comprehensive governance policies. Expertise in supporting institutional sustainability, enhancing transparency and compliance, and contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives. Focused on best practices in public sector governance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications

Work History

‏Team Leader - Policy Governance

Saudi Water Authority
06.2024 - Current

• Leading a specialized team in the development and implementation of governance policies to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

• Supervising the process of evaluating and reviewing current policies to identify areas for improvement, eliminate duplication, and enhance governance effectiveness.

• Coordinating with various departments to ensure the effective implementation of policies and full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

• Developing and implementing mechanisms to monitor and assess governance maturity, providing regular reports that highlight strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement.

Governance Specialist

Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
05.2022 - 05.2024

• Assessing the maturity of governance across various sectors by evaluating organizational structures, task and responsibility distribution, authority matrices, and policies.

• Identifying weaknesses in governance systems and providing practical recommendations for improvement, while ensuring follow-up until the identified gaps are closed.

• Monitoring the implementation of relevant legislation and developing mechanisms to ensure swift response and execution, supporting compliance management and achieving institutional adherence.

Project Accountant

Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Supervised project-related invoices, including consulting, contracts, and supply agreements
  • Managed invoice data entry by accurately inputting invoices into the Ministry of Finance's Etmad system to ensure efficient financial record-keeping
  • Streamlined payment processes by minimizing payment securities and releasing them
  • Prepared and maintained accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for multiple projects
  • Oversaw project budgets, tracked expenses, and analyzed variances to provide recommendations to project managers for cost-saving measures
  • Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Allocated project costs to different cost centers to enhance transparency and accountability in project financials

Fixed Assets Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2015 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Aramco Project
  • Managed project activations while tracking progress from inception to project closure to ensure successful project delivery
  • Implemented fixed asset classification methodologies to enhance asset management accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
  • Established unique tag numbers for assets for improved asset tracking and streamlined inventory management
  • Conducted reconciliation of fixed asset balances to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with accounting records
  • Revised and updated the detailed schedule of fixed assets to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for asset management
  • Compiled end-of-month and end-of-year reports with meticulous attention to provide comprehensive financial insights and summaries for decision-makers
  • Aramco Project

Coordinator

King Saud University
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated with the Public Relations Unit to enhance communication and synergy between departments
  • Organized and managed university-wide events and conferences to promote academic engagement and networking among students and faculty
  • Facilitated communication between various departments to ensure seamless information flow and timely resolution of administrative issues
  • Led a team of student volunteers in planning and executing community outreach programs
  • Oversaw the university's student mentoring program, matched mentors with mentees, and tracked their progress
  • Managed the university's budget allocation for student organizations

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Financial Economics

King Saud University

Skills

Public Sector Governance

Certification

‏Value Added Tax | Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)

Timeline

Hipo program | Prince Mohammed bin Salman college

12-2024

Women leadership | Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College

10-2024

Leadership Development | Institute of Studies and Consulting Services Shaqra University

07-2024

‏Team Leader - Policy Governance

Saudi Water Authority
06.2024 - Current

Public Sector Governance | Governance Academy

03-2024

‏Preparing and Drafting Governance Documents | Governance Academy

12-2023

Delegation | Institute of Public Administration

09-2023

‏Corporate Governance | Meirc Training and Consulting

03-2023

‏Performance Indicators | Institute of Public Administration

10-2022

Governance Specialist

Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
05.2022 - 05.2024

‏Government Accounts | Inustitute of Public Administration

09-2021

‏Value Added Tax | Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)

01-2020

Project Accountant

Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
05.2019 - 04.2022

Fixed Assets Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
07.2015 - 04.2019

Coordinator

King Saud University
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Financial Economics

King Saud University
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