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Sultan Asiri

Jeddah,Mecca Region

Summary

Accomplished Accounting Manager with 13+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and team leadership. Skilled in streamlining accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and driving process improvements. Results-driven and dedicated to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Accounting manager

At PIF Project
Jeddah, Mecca Region
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Supervised the AP/AR teams, streamlining processes to improve accuracy and reduce processing times.
  • Worked closely with operations, sales, and marketing teams to provide financial insights that supported business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Worked with the supply chain team to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize write-offs through regular stock audits and cycle counts.
  • Managed the accounting for government grants, and subsidies, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with grant requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with revenue recognition standards by reviewing contracts, analyzing revenue streams, and implementing appropriate accounting treatments.
  • Oversaw client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contract terms while minimizing overdue receivables.
  • Ensured all vendor payments and contracts were compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Coordinated internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring timely completion with minimal disruptions.

Accounting Receivable Lead

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company
Jeddah, KSA
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Leading and managing a team of accounts receivable professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective invoicing, payment processing, and collection activities.
  • Set and monitored credit limits and payment terms for over 200 customers, assessing creditworthiness, and managing risk effectively.
  • Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and resolving outstanding payment issues.
  • Implementing and enforcing credit and collection policies to minimize overdue accounts and mitigate credit risks.
  • Conducting regular performance evaluations of the accounts receivable team, providing feedback and coaching to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to accounts receivable.
  • · Collaborating with sales, customer service, and finance teams to streamline processes, resolve customer issues, and improve cash flow management.
  • Providing training and guidance to the accounts receivable and collection team, fostering their professional development and enhancing their effectiveness.
  • Participating in financial audits and assisting in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts receivable activities.

Through my effective management of the accounts receivable function, I have contributed to improved cash flow, reduced delinquencies, and enhanced customer relationships, resulting in financial stability and business growth.

Accounting Supervisor

flyadeal
Jeddah, KSA
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective processes.
  • Reviewing and verifying invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and other payment requests.
  • Monitoring and managing vendor accounts, resolving any payment discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, respond to inquiries, and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function.
  • Performing month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts payable, providing accurate and up-to-date information to the finance team.
  • Maintaining compliance with applicable financial regulations and ensuring adherence to internal controls.
  • Training and mentoring accounts payable staff, promoting their professional growth and development.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.

Chief Accountant

Isam Kabbani & Partner For Construction
Jeddah, KSA
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Perform bank and affiliate reconciliation.
  • Reconcile and confirm balances for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Amortize prepaid expenses and account for accruals.
  • Maintain a schedule of outstanding letters of guarantee (LGs) and letters of credit (LCs). Monitor monthly bank charges for accuracy.
  • Prepare a monthly report combining budget collections and payments.
  • Perform quarterly and yearly closing of books of accounts.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Maintained integrity of the general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.

Accounting Specialist

Isam Kabbani & Partner For Construction
Jeddah, KSA
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Prepare monthly payroll and other filing procedures.
  • Handle employee personal accounts, including vacations and final settlements.
  • Review, verify, and enter all site petty cash and office petty cash transactions.
  • Prepare bank payment vouchers.
  • Account for debit/credit notes.
  • Handle day-to-day accounting entries related to payables and receivables.

Education

Master of Business Administration - EMBA - Accounting

University Of Jeddah
09.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

King Abdulaziz University
07.2008 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Staff training and development
  • SAP expertise
  • Financial auditing

Accomplishments

  • Established and monitored KPIs for the AR department, leading to data-driven improvements and higher efficiency.
  • Successfully achieved the target of keeping aged receivables over 360 days to less than 10% of the total outstanding receivables. By the end of the year, reduced the balance to less than 5%, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced financial risk for the company.
  • Implemented a new system for purchase order automation and petty cash management using Microsoft Dynamics 365, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.
  • Successfully leading the accounts payable team and building a cohesive and high-performing group of accountants, fostering a positive work environment and achieving departmental goals.
  • Played a key role in the due diligence process for an (IPO) project, assisting with the financial analysis.
  • Actively participated in the separation of two companies during corporate restructuring, managing the financial data migration, reconciliations, and system integrations to ensure a seamless transition.

Languages

Arabic
English

Certification

  • SOCPA VAT Specialist Credential ID: 2021-3-2-1-400033.

Timeline

Accounting manager

At PIF Project
07.2024 - Current

Accounting Receivable Lead

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company
09.2019 - 06.2024

Accounting Supervisor

flyadeal
08.2018 - 09.2019

Master of Business Administration - EMBA - Accounting

University Of Jeddah
09.2017 - 04.2019

Chief Accountant

Isam Kabbani & Partner For Construction
01.2014 - 08.2018

Accounting Specialist

Isam Kabbani & Partner For Construction
07.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

King Abdulaziz University
07.2008 - 06.2011

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