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WED ALKANHAL

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

SOCPA-certified accounting professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in financial advisory, auditing, and consulting. Skilled in leading audit teams, enhancing financial processes, and producing accurate, compliant financial reports for both public and private sector organizations.

Overview

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

Work history

Compliance Director– Finance and Financial Compliance

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards and the directives of the Ministry of Finance.
  • Evaluate accounting policies and procedures applied across municipalities.
  • Develop, monitor, and update accounting bookkeeping processes within the SAP system to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Prepare and submit periodic reports to senior management, detailing findings and recommendations related to financial compliance quality.

Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting Advisory Services

EY
Riyadh
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Conducted accounting analysis for public entities, ensuring SOP compliance.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance data accuracy and transparency.
  • Prepared financial closing statements and periodic financial reports.
  • Directed daily tasks by organizing schedules and supervising multiple teams.
  • Built transaction models to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Audit Supervisor

KPMG
Riyadh
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Drafted audit reports and presented findings to senior management.
  • Improved audit programs tailored to client business needs.
  • Evaluated internal controls and identified areas of risk and inefficiencies.
  • Reviewed audit documentation to ensure compliance with methodology.

Senior Auditor

KPMG
Riyadh
10.2018 - 10.2019

Auditor

KPMG
Riyadh
10.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Auditor

KPMG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2016 - 09.2017

Business Process Services

TATA Consulting Services
Riyadh
06.2016 - 09.2016

Senior Accountant

BDO, DR. MOHAMMAD ALAMRI & CO
Riyadh
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Reviewed expenses, payroll, and monthly/yearly closings.
  • Maintained fixed assets module and recorded monthly depreciation.
  • Prepared financial statements and handled month-end closings.
  • Supervised accounting staff and resolved accounting inquiries.

Accountant

BDO, DR. MOHAMMAD ALAMRI & CO
Riyadh
01.2013 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Administrative Sciences - Accounting

King Saud University
07.2007 - 02.2011

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • IFRS
  • IPSAS
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Flexibility
  • Microsoft Excel

Certification

SOCPA Qualification, Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants, 12/2016

Timeline

Compliance Director– Finance and Financial Compliance

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
06.2024 - 07.2025

Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting Advisory Services

EY
01.2022 - 06.2024

Audit Supervisor

KPMG
10.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Auditor

KPMG
10.2018 - 10.2019

Auditor

KPMG
10.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Auditor

KPMG
09.2016 - 09.2017

Business Process Services

TATA Consulting Services
06.2016 - 09.2016

Senior Accountant

BDO, DR. MOHAMMAD ALAMRI & CO
01.2015 - 06.2016

Accountant

BDO, DR. MOHAMMAD ALAMRI & CO
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Administrative Sciences - Accounting

King Saud University
07.2007 - 02.2011

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