Sayed Nafih Shihab Manzil
Finance manager
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Proactive financial professional with planning and problem-solving talents. History thoroughly analysing and modelling financial data to produce relevant insights and steer financial decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance & accounts manager
SAMACO Toys and Leisure
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023.04 - Current
- Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
- Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Designed dashboards to enhance Business Intelligence and KPI reporting.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Made strategic resource recommendations to improve business profit potential.
- Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Senior accountant
SAMACO Toys and Leisure
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualization.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
Senior accountant
Alzouman General Trading Co(Swatch)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2018.06 - 2022.05
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Preparing management information reports as per requirement
General accountant
Alzouman General Trading (Swatch)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2010.05 - 2018.07
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained complete and accurate financial records following optimal accounting principles.
- Issued financial information and margin data to support revenue recognition.
- Preparing Fixed asset register schedule and detailed
- Preparing warranty claim and marketing claim reports
- Preparing accruals of End of services, vacation compensation, GOSI
- Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
- Collaborated with HR department to streamline employee data.
General accountant
Aashiyana Mobiles
Palakkad, India
2009.04 - 2010.05
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
- Analyzed billing reports to accurately identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
Accountant
Newtok Technologies
Cochin, India
2007.05 - 2009.05
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Tally software.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Prepared journal entries and maintained general ledger accounts, supporting seamless recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and accounts
University of Calicut
Calicut, India 2004.06 - 2008.04
High School Diploma - Finance and accounts
MMVHSS
Calicut, India 2002.06 - 2004.03
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Financial policy creation
- Team building
- Microsoft Dynamics D365, 2012,2009
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Finance & accounts manager
SAMACO Toys and Leisure
2023.04 - Current
Senior accountant
SAMACO Toys and Leisure
2022.06 - 2023.03
Senior accountant
Alzouman General Trading Co(Swatch)
2018.06 - 2022.05
General accountant
Alzouman General Trading (Swatch)
2010.05 - 2018.07
General accountant
Aashiyana Mobiles
2009.04 - 2010.05
Accountant
Newtok Technologies
2007.05 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and accounts
University of Calicut
2004.06 - 2008.04
High School Diploma - Finance and accounts
MMVHSS
2002.06 - 2004.03