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Ahmed Zinelabdin Elsayad, CMA

Ahmed Zinelabdin Elsayad, CMA

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst with solid expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and CPA candidate, skilled in Power BI for creating dashboards that drive decision-making.

Experienced SAP user focused on streamlining processes and delivering actionable financial insights to support business goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Sr. GL and Financial Reporting Analyst

Richemont Saudi Arabia LLC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2025 - Current
  • Led IFRS 16 lease compliance and updates
  • Reviewed prepayments and accruals for accuracy and proper cut-off
  • Supervised GL Associate in daily operations and month-end tasks
  • Managed monthly closing and financial reporting
  • Analyzed Trial Balance to highlight key movements and variances
  • Booked BCM/manual payments with full compliance and documentation
  • Delivered monthly management reports with Trial Balance insights
  • Handled year-end external audit for GL
  • Analyzed and reviewed withholding tax
  • Liaised with Maison executives on finance-related matters

Act -Team Lead General Ledger

Alfanar
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Analyzed BS variances; prepped exec-level reports
  • Drove process improvements, cutting costs & boosting efficiency
  • Managed IFRS 16 compliance & fixed asset register
  • Trained/mentored juniors; integrated AI tools for onboarding
  • Built new financial procedures for shared services model
  • Led monthly close process
  • Handled external audits for GL dept.

Regional General Ledger and Banks Accountant

Alfanar - Head Office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed cost allocations between cost centers and divisions, ensuring compliance.
  • Oversaw monthly reconciliation between divisions and central treasury, resolving variances.
  • Delivered quarterly reports on accrued and prepaid GLs, improving reporting efficiency.

External Auditor

Grant Thornton
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Tested and analyzed key financial areas including PPE, compensation, and G&A.
  • Assisted in preparation of working papers, vouching for transactions, and bank reconciliations.
  • Translated financial statements, improving cross-functional collaboration.

Finance Intern

AlGhurair Group
Dubai, UAE
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Prepared journal entries and conducted balance sheet reviews.
  • Analyzed customer accounts, generated aging reports, and improved collection timelines.

Sales Intern

AlGhurair Group
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Scheduled client meetings, supported sales presentations, and identified process improvements.

Education

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Accounting

IMA
USA
04.2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting - Accounting

Minufyia University
Minufyia
06.2018

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Asset Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Time-management
  • Self-motivation
  • Detailed reporting
  • Expertise in cost accounting
  • IFRS proficiency
  • SAP systems usage
  • Power BI

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • 2× Best Performer – GL, Alfanar Head Office

Timeline

Sr. GL and Financial Reporting Analyst

Richemont Saudi Arabia LLC
03.2025 - Current

Act -Team Lead General Ledger

Alfanar
01.2023 - 03.2025

Regional General Ledger and Banks Accountant

Alfanar - Head Office
01.2022 - 12.2022

External Auditor

Grant Thornton
01.2021 - 12.2021

Finance Intern

AlGhurair Group
06.2020 - 12.2020

Sales Intern

AlGhurair Group
01.2020 - 05.2020

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Accounting

IMA

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting - Accounting

Minufyia University

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