Yaser Jabber Abu Jaber
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven executive with over two decades of experience in financial management, strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, Tax Strategy & Corporate Governance in Auditing & Consulting Industry. Currently serving as the CFO & PwC ME Tax Director where I have demonstrated a track record of driving financial strategy, optimizing tax structures, ensuring compliance and leading teams to achieve business goals. Adept at managing corporate finances, forecasting, budgeting and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Seeking to utilize deep expertise in finance and taxation to support strategic growth, minimize risk, and enhance organizational profitability in a dynamic, forward-thinking company.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Financial Officer & PwC ME Tax director
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Riyadh
07.2009 - 02.2025
- PwC Middle East in-house tax director, reporting to the Middle East chief financial officer
- Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of tax compliance and strategy to ensure the Middle East group's tax obligations are met while optimising tax planning opportunities to minimise tax liabilities and maximise financial performance
- Overseeing Riyadh Office accounting function, budget preparation and processing of A/P & A/R, reconciliation with the banks, P&L statements, salaries and any other accounting records
- Managing and monitoring the preparation of periodic Management Income Statements (MIS) reports, financial analysis for submission to the Management
- Administering the management of cash, budgeting of daily cash balances & requirements and all major expenses/payments
- Maintaining communication with the executives and the management, providing relevant financial information
- Examining department activities for compliance with management plans and policies
- Managing liaison with various statutory bodies including banks, financial institutions, and government offices for performance of official tasks
- Working with external auditors
- Preparation of Arabic books of accounts, income tax returns and tax payment in accordance with DZIT (Saudi tax laws)
- Answer queries pertaining to any tax reviews
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young
Riyadh
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Preparation of Management Reports & carrying out analysis of the results covering all Advisory offices located in the Middle East
- This included:
- Collection and consolidation of Actual Results by Office and by Sub Service Line & carrying out comparative analysis of these results vis-à-vis Budget and Actual last year
- Executive Summary on the Results supported by graphical presentation, highlighting the areas of particular concerns and opportunity for the management
- Preparing Statutory Accounts for legal entities
- Working closely with the offices and leadership in the Annual & 3-year Business Plans, Budget & Forecast process relating to all offices in the Middle East
- Working closely with the leadership in compiling information for the annual evaluations of the Partners and preparing Partners Score cards
- Corresponding with offices and leadership
Accountant
Saudi Contractors Supply
Riyadh
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Preparing financial statements covering timely preparation of books of accounts, recording of entries and maintenance of books of accounts
- Processing of A/P & A/R, reconciliation with the banks, P&L statements, salaries and any other accounting records
- Follow up to expedite collection of Accounts Receivables and prepare periodical comparative analysis showing level of A/R vis-à-vis collection
- Contribute to the preparation of Budget and Forecast
- Tenders analyzing
Education
University degree - Account Administration
Baghdad University
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Management
- Operational Excellence
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Partnership
- Team Leadership
- Risk management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Analytical skills
- Change Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
Personal Information
- Age: 48
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Marital status: Married
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer & PwC ME Tax director
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2009 - 02.2025
Finance Manager
Ernst & Young
01.2006 - 01.2009
Accountant
Saudi Contractors Supply
01.1999 - 01.2006
University degree - Account Administration
Baghdad University
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