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Tarek Ali Mohamed Ali

Tarek Ali Mohamed Ali

Jeddah

Summary

Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience at Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Company, specializing in financial analysis and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in risk management and team leadership, contributing to growth through innovative investment strategies and adherence to regulatory standards. Achieved notable enhancements in budgeting processes and accuracy of financial reporting.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Company
01.1999 - 07.2025

Company Overview: Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Co. It is a holding company engaged in real estate development. The value of the investment portfolio amounts to $6 billion. The company has 17 subsidiary companies engaged in real estate development, hotels, tourist cities, and catering.

  • Supervised the finance departments of all subsidiaries, as well as the budget preparation process, to reach the consolidation budget of the holding company.
  • Prepared the BOD meeting agenda, as well as the material for all issues that will be discussed.
  • Prepared and discussed the information required by banks.
  • Participated in new project studies.
  • Prepared the periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and semiannually).
  • Prepared the daily cash position for the top management.
  • Prepared feasibility studies for investment opportunities for the top management.
  • Implemented financial systems to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities.
  • Collaborated with executive team on long-term financial planning initiatives.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and investors to ensure compliance with all regulations.

GM, Finance

Dallah Real Estate Holding Company
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Developed financial strategies aligned with company goals to drive growth.
  • Implemented operational policies that streamlined workflows and enhanced service quality.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to foster collaboration and support initiatives.
  • Directed all facets of daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, and inventory control.
  • Monitored monthly sales, generating reports for informed business development planning.
  • Managed staff scheduling to optimize workforce productivity and address business demands.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Implemented risk management policies to safeguard company assets and investments.
  • Directed treasury operations including cash management functions; monitored foreign exchange exposure risks.
  • Prepared annual budget plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of reported information.
  • Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Managed the preparation of external audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Provided guidance on capital structure, investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.

Financial Controller

Durrat Al –Arus Company for Real Estate Development & Tourism
04.1998 - 01.1999
  • Company Overview: Due to the lack of systems and procedures in the Company, the B.O.D of Dallah Real Estate, the holding Company, assigned me to establish the accounting department, systems, and procedures as well as internal control structures.
  • Prepare the periodic financial statements (Monthly, Quarterly and Semiannually)
  • Supervise the preparation of the first budget of the Company.
  • Deal with banks.
  • Prepare the daily cash position to the top management.
  • Prepare investment opportunities feasibility studies to the top management.
  • Analyze the financial ratios

Consolidation Accounting Officer

Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Company Holding Company
07.1997 - 04.1998
  • Supervise the accounting process of all funds and investment portfolios and participating in preparing financial statements.
  • Organize and follow up all subsidiaries’ accounting process.
  • Prepare the consolidated financial statements for Dallah Real Estate Co.
  • In Charge of offshore Companies.
  • Supervise and prepare all periodic reports to the owner.

Audit Manager

CPA Whinney Murray & Co, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah
11.1989 - 06.1997
  • Company Overview: 11 years of extensive experience in the auditing of the various industries, including commercial and Islamic Banking, (40%), Manufacturing and Trading (25 %), Oil and Gas (20%), Hotels (10%), and others.
  • Participated in lecturing the firm's business community training programs (CPA – Saudi CPA) as well as the firm's in-house training programs held for the audit staff
  • Managing the auditing team in various industries, including Banks, trading, manufacturing, and construction.
  • Supervising and monitoring the audit work of the clients from the planning stage through the issuance of the audited financial statements.
  • Involved in providing other services to the clients including compilation, review, due diligence, Diagnostic reviews and evaluation of the internal control systems assignments.
  • Manager in charge of the Islamic Banking Division of National Commercial Bank (NCB) for the last three years
  • Applying the firm's technical standards in all aspects of the audit and other assignments.
  • Participated in lecturing in the E & Y technical workshop to the staff members including partners.
  • Participated in lecturing financial accounting courses to the business community.

Senior Auditor

PwC
Cairo, Egypt
08.1986 - 10.1989
  • Managing and assessing audit operations for clients throughout the entire process, from initial planning to delivery of audited financial statements.
  • Contributed to the provision of client services involving the compilation, review, due diligence, diagnostic reviews, and analysis of internal control systems assignments.
  • Led Islamic Banking Division at National Commercial Bank (NCB) for three years
  • Executed adherence to firm's technical standards in every audit and related task.
  • Delivered lectures in EY technical workshop to staff members, including partners
  • Conducted educational sessions on financial accounting topics for business community
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements, accounting systems, and internal controls to assess accuracy of financial reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
05.1984

Egyptian Society of Accountants And Auditors (ESAA) - Professional Membership

ESAA
Cairo, Egypt
01.1995

Skills

  • Financial analysis and budgeting
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Investment strategy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership and decision-making
  • Audit coordination
  • Investor relations

Certification

Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) November 1991.

Languages

Fluent in English and Arabic

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

GM, Finance

Dallah Real Estate Holding Company
01.2017 - 01.2025

Chief Financial Officer

Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Company
01.1999 - 07.2025

Financial Controller

Durrat Al –Arus Company for Real Estate Development & Tourism
04.1998 - 01.1999

Consolidation Accounting Officer

Dallah Real Estate & Tourism Company Holding Company
07.1997 - 04.1998

Audit Manager

CPA Whinney Murray & Co, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.1989 - 06.1997

Senior Auditor

PwC
08.1986 - 10.1989

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Cairo University

Egyptian Society of Accountants And Auditors (ESAA) - Professional Membership

ESAA
Tarek Ali Mohamed Ali