Abdullah Aldahous, Costing Manager

Abdullah Aldahous

Costing Manager

Saudi Railways

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Accounting
Experience
8 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 11 Months

Costing Manager at Saudi Railways
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since June 2023

Manage and direct the costing activities in alignment of the organization strategic objectives.
Implemented and perform Activity-Based Costing methodology to enhance cost allocation
accuracy.
Implemented and perform cost allocation analysis and reconcile any discrepancies in expenses
records.
Conducted cost trend analysis to identify cost patterns and support decision making.
Prepare ad- hoc reports and segments P&L to provide accurate and detailed financial insights.
Participate in cost optimization program to monitor and optimize operational spending.

Accounting Section Head at Saudi Railways
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2022 to May 2023

Managed and directed accounting operations function including account payables, receivables,
and timely cash collection.
Managed and established necessary financial controls over accounting operations, to ensure
appropriate booking and alignment with standard policies and procedures.
Streamlined process for payables and receivables resulting in increased efficiency and improved
cash flow
Managed a team of over 10 members and guided to resolve any financial discrepancies related to
operations and completion of projects.
Collaborated with internal and external overseeing bodies to ensure compliance with financial
regulations

Financial Analyst at Saudi Railways
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2018 to March 2022

Performed Month-end closing and played a key role in preparation on financial statements.
Performed Month- end trial balance analysis and handled necessary adjustment entries.
Managed a wide range of payables including long-term contracts, purchase orders, and payroll.
Handled receivables transactions and ensured conducting accurate bank reconciliation.

Accountant at Kuehne + Nagel SA
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • April 2016 to March 2018

andled periods closing activities including accruals, billing and bank reconciliation.
Managed accounts receivables function including timely billing, supervision on debts collection,
and recorded related provisions.
Managed accounts reconciliations with external parties and settlement of disputes or
discrepancies.

HR Personnel Specialist at Madar
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • June 2011 to February 2012

Education

Master's degree, Accounting
  • at North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
  • December 2015
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at King Faisal University, KSA
  • February 2011

Specialties & Skills

Web Development
Accounting
CLOSING books
RECEIVABLES
TRIAL BALANCE
ACCRUALS
ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
SETTLEMENT
TREND ANALYSIS
BILLING
BOOKING (RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE)

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Management Accountant, CMA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2019