SOMAIA AWAD SALLAM
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in treasury and cash management, ERP systems including SAP and Oracle, and financial reporting. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, complemented by strategic planning and forecasting capabilities. Proficient in contract management and compliance, with a proven track record of team leadership and staff training. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to enhance productivity. Committed to leveraging skills in a challenging role that fosters professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Payments Assistant Manager
Binladen International Holding Group
Jeddah
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead the end-to-end payment cycle, including vendor payments, payroll, loans, and intercompany transfers.
- Oversee payment execution via multiple banking systems with a focus on timeliness and accuracy.
- Monitor payment workflows to ensure compliance with internal controls and authorization matrices.
- Collaborate with the cash management team to ensure liquidity for all disbursements.
- Coordinate with AP, Procurement, and Finance departments to validate payment transactions.
- Support financial closing by reconciling accounts and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Contribute to treasury process enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Senior Treasury Accountant
Binladen International Holding Group
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
- Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
- Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
Acct - Operation Reginal Manager – WR
Elaa freight forwarding company
Jeddah, KSA
04.2021 - 08.2021
Senior supervisor accountant
Mitsubishi Electric Saudi Ltd
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2019 - 01.2021
Supervisor Accountant of Western Region
Seera Holding Group( Altayyar Travel Group)
Jeddah, Mecca Region
04.2013 - 11.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
King Abdulaziz University
Skills
- Treasury and cash management
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, TAPRO, BAAN
- Financial reporting and reconciliation
- Strategic planning and forecasting
- Contract management and compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Team leadership and staff training
Certification
- SOCPA Associate Membership, 167024
- SOCPA Financial Accounting, 01/01/23 - 02/28/23
- SOCPA Auditing Certificate, 03/01/23 - 04/30/23
- Professional Financial Analysis, 11/01/20
- Financial Planning & Budgeting, 10/01/20
- Economic Forecasting Methods, 09/01/20
- TOT – Training of Trainers, SAI Institute, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 01/01/18
- English Language, University of Illinois at Chicago (TIE), 01/01/12
- Certificate of Achievement, Kaplan International, IIT Chicago, 01/01/12
- Euro English Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 01/01/09
- Excel Course, Al-Alameiah Institute, 01/01/06
- Six Thinking Hats, Dr. Othman BA Othman, 01/01/06
- SPSS Course, 18 hours, Excellent
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Payments Assistant Manager
Binladen International Holding Group
10.2023 - 07.2025
Senior Treasury Accountant
Binladen International Holding Group
09.2021 - 09.2023
Acct - Operation Reginal Manager – WR
Elaa freight forwarding company
04.2021 - 08.2021
Senior supervisor accountant
Mitsubishi Electric Saudi Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2021
Supervisor Accountant of Western Region
Seera Holding Group( Altayyar Travel Group)
04.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - International Business
King Abdulaziz University
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