Hi, I’m
ZEESHAN AHMAD (ACA, BFP, CPA, SOCPA)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Summary
A Chartered Accountant and corporate finance leader with over twenty years of industry expertise, consistently guiding organizations to financial excellence. A robust track record in financial governance, analysis, and forecasting underscores the ability to deliver strategic insights that drive business success.
An expert communicator and negotiator, adept at fostering and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. The capability to navigate complex financial landscapes ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, excels in staff and resource planning, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness in all initiatives. Commitment to excellence and proven leadership skills make an invaluable asset to any organization striving for financial mastery and sustainable growth.
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Accounting, Audit & Finance
04.2001 - /2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Business and Finance Professional (BFP) from Accounting & Finance
2024
Saudi Organization For CPA (SOCPA)
Associate Member from Accounting & Finance
2015
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Zid HoldingRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Accounting Manager
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Spearhead daily accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll, GL, and asset management.
- Ensure precision in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and review.
- Analyze financial data to inform strategic decision-making throughout the company.
- Overhaul accounting policies and procedures for SOCPA, IFRS, and regulatory adherence.
- Enhance accounting processes for peak efficiency, scalability, and best practice alignment.
- Lead and develop a top-tier accounting team, fostering skill growth and professional development.
- Facilitate financial data integrity through cross-departmental collaboration.
- Manage the half yearly audit process and engage with external auditors.
- Establish a strong internal control framework to safeguard financial data and mitigate risk.
- Stay abreast of industry trends to maintain compliance with dynamic accounting standards.
- Build stakeholder trust through transparent communication and financial strategy alignment.
- Guide fiscal planning with comprehensive budget management and financial forecasting.
Kook Cloud Kitchen CompanyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manager Accounting & Finance
12.2022 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Expertly prepared and scrutinized financial statements, ensuring precision and clarity.
- Vigilantly upheld accounting standards and regulatory compliance, safeguarding organizational integrity.
- Strategically crafted annual budgets and financial projections to guide fiscal planning.
- Diligently tracked budget performance, offering insightful variance analyses and corrective action recommendations.
- Proactively managed cash flows to secure operational liquidity and financial stability.
- Implemented cost control measures to boost efficiency and enhance profitability.
- Coordinated with auditors to facilitate comprehensive annual audits, promptly resolving any issues identified.
- Assured adherence to tax laws and regulations, minimizing risk and exposure.
- Spearheaded the adoption and refinement of financial systems, driving process improvements and automation for increased efficiency.
- Led and developed the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence through effective delegation, training, and performance management.
- Established robust internal controls to protect assets and ensure the reliability of financial reporting.
Eatventure Trading CompanyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manager Accounting & Finance
08.2017 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Revolutionized accounting operations by introducing efficient processes, slashing financial report turnaround times.
- Instituted robust accounting policies aligned with IFRS standards, elevating financial statement precision.
- Spearheaded adoption of stringent internal controls, bolstering transparency, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
- Crafted comprehensive reports, forecasts, and budgets, fueling strategic decision-making and financial growth.
- Guaranteed regulatory adherence, ensuring seamless external audits through meticulous coordination with auditors.
- Advised on fiscal strategies, significantly enhancing financial performance and long-term planning.
- Performed in-depth financial analyses for investment viability, pricing, and contracts, maximizing profitability and revenue.
- Vigilantly tracked tax legislation changes, advising management on financial implications.
- Managed financial due diligence for potential investments, providing critical insights for executive decisions.
- Led ERP system integration, automating processes and heightening data integrity and operational efficiency.
- Diligently filed VAT returns on schedule, maintaining compliance and preventing fiscal penalties.
- Fostered solid partnerships with Auditors and Tax authorities, ensuring swift document provision and adept handling of fiscal audits and tax issues.
Food & Entertainment Co.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Business Analyst
06.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Assessed brand and outlet financial health through detailed analysis of actual performance versus strategic forecasts.
- Crafted and implemented predictive trends and forecasts, elucidating methodologies and advising on actionable strategies.
- Enhanced financial performance by scrutinizing variances, pinpointing trends, and proposing data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Ensured data integrity through meticulous reconciliation of transactional discrepancies.
- Boosted efficiency by pioneering automated accounting solutions.
- Safeguarded company operations by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial information.
- Actively contributed to team success by achieving synergistic results in collaborative projects.
- Performed comprehensive business analyses to inform forecasts and model future performance trajectories.
- Recognized and interpreted market trends to provide strategic guidance and informed recommendations.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement efforts and policy development, yielding significant business impacts.
- Maintained cutting-edge industry expertise through continuous professional development and literature review.
Mathaq Investment CompanyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Finance Manager
04.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Delivered insightful financial analysis and interpretation to guide business decisions.
- Monitored cash flows and projected future financial trends.
- Crafted strategic and long-term fiscal plans to drive company growth.
- Investigated and reported on key factors influencing business performance.
- Identified and implemented cost-reduction strategies to enhance profitability.
- Oversaw robust financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure comprehensive annual financial reviews.
- Produced precise financial reports adhering to strict deadlines.
- Administered budget management with focus on fiscal discipline.
- Led and motivated finance team to achieve departmental excellence.
Sitara Chemical Industries LimitedFaisalabad, Pakistan
Deputy Manager Internal Audit
06.2013 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Identified and assessed high-risk areas, enhancing internal controls to mitigate potential financial misstatements.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans in collaboration with senior management and board, setting clear objectives and actionable strategies.
- Crafted detailed audit planning memoranda and effectively coordinated engagement meetings with stakeholders.
- Executed rigorous risk assessments, control testing, gap analysis, and formulated strategic improvement recommendations.
- Performed extensive fieldwork, ensuring meticulous documentation, insightful analysis, and robust corrective action proposals.
- Fostered strong partnerships with management to guarantee successful implementation of audit recommendations and continuous process optimization.
- Diligently prepared, refined, and delivered draft audit reports, incorporating feedback to produce final versions for executive and governance review.
Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co. (SJSC)Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Assistant Manager Internal Audit & Advisory
02.2011 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Orchestrated comprehensive audit operations across domestic and international branches, scrutinizing data to unearth discrepancies, potential fraud, and regulatory non-conformities.
- Crafted incisive audit reports, meticulously reviewed financial records, and assessed financial health of organization to guide strategic decision-making.
- Diligently audited accounting systems for operational efficiency and regulatory adherence, validated accuracy of financial documents, and ensured organizational goals were met through thorough record analysis and staff interviews.
- Achieved a distinguished top-tier rating from Deloitte & Touche for Internal Audit Activity at Fawaz A. Al Hokair, reflecting excellence in audit quality and performance.
Sitara Chemical Industries LimitedFaisalabad, Pakistan
Assistant Manager Internal Audit
02.2009 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Enhanced compliance with regulatory standards and fortified internal controls by ensuring robust delegation of authority systems.
- Streamlined accounting processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Delivered insightful analysis and strategic recommendations to senior management, fostering informed decision-making.
- Crafted and executed comprehensive audit programs, bolstering integrity and reliability of internal data.
- Led development and implementation of operational procedures, optimizing organizational effectiveness.
- Generated precise regular and ad-hoc financial reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Diligently reconciled bank statements, maintaining impeccable financial records.
- Undertook specialized assignments, demonstrating versatility and problem-solving acumen.
- Maintained persistent oversight and initiated proactive measures to ensure financial accounts conformed to reporting standards.
Zahid Jamil & Co. (Chartered Accountants)Faisalabad, Pakistan
Audit Supervisor
03.2004 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Expertly conducted statutory audits in compliance with IFRS-based financial reporting standards in Pakistan.
- Executed continuous internal audits, ensuring ongoing organizational compliance and financial integrity.
- Performed management audits and special assignments, including thorough internal audit performance evaluations.
- Played pivotal role in assisting management with development of robust internal control systems across various companies.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
Skills
- Financial reporting specialist
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Financial analysis
- Financial policy creation
- Financial risk assessments
- Financial accounting and bookkeeping
- Corporate compliance
- Tax and VAT returns
- ERP Software Xero Odoo Sage X3 NetSuite Revel
- Training and Development
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Zid Holding
02.2024 - Current
Manager Accounting & Finance
Kook Cloud Kitchen Company
12.2022 - 02.2024
Manager Accounting & Finance
Eatventure Trading Company
08.2017 - 11.2022
Business Analyst
Food & Entertainment Co.
06.2016 - 07.2017
Finance Manager
Mathaq Investment Company
04.2015 - 05.2016
Deputy Manager Internal Audit
Sitara Chemical Industries Limited
06.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Manager Internal Audit & Advisory
Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co. (SJSC)
02.2011 - 12.2012
Assistant Manager Internal Audit
Sitara Chemical Industries Limited
02.2009 - 02.2011
Audit Supervisor
Zahid Jamil & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
03.2004 - 11.2008
Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Chartered Accountant (ACA) from Accounting, Audit & Finance
04.2001 - /2024
Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Business and Finance Professional (BFP) from Accounting & Finance
/2024
Saudi Organization For CPA (SOCPA)
Associate Member from Accounting & Finance
/2015
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