Ahmed Gamal  Abd El Salam,  Finance Manager

Ahmed Gamal Abd El Salam

Finance Manager

AL Hejailan Group

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
17 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 8 Months

Finance Manager at AL Hejailan Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since April 2018

• Manage and control All cases with ZATCA and GSTC.
• Customize system and perform changes when needed.
• Develop and implement the annual management plan.
• Develop effective, supportive, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Drive to take the initiative, own issues, and follow actions through to completion.
• Ensure accurate and timely finalization of balance sheet on monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of cashflow statement monthly.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy.
• Ensure the system of internal controls is effective and efficient.
• Escalate high risk / cost matters appropriately with proposed solution.
• Establish Monthly reports on costs and Budgets and their trends.
• Establish procedures to ensure only correct amounts are paid.
• Follow-up on approvals, track on PO & related invoice payments.
• Follow-up on client PO and ensure Pos in place so that invoicing to client does not stop.
• Follow-up with client on collections and ensure collection is received by due date.
• Identify the key issues, effectively priorities, plan and manage expectations.
• Lead the decision support system within the vertical, driving analytics and insights.
• Lead the Month End Closure, quarterly Rolling Forecast, and other central financial processes.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain all records related to finance in hard and soft copies.
• Manage and reconcile bank statements and financial accounts.
• Manage Client Billing, Invoice Reconciliation & consolidation for client & corporate purposes.
• Manage Month End procedures.
• Manage Vendor Payments, coordinating the process with Facility Managers.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow and manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Monitor all purchases against blanket PO & ensure all purchases are covered under Purchase order.
• Monitor, validate all cash flow data and prepare cash-flow forecast.
• Oversee the procedures and support of clients' accounts.
• Participated in financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic planning.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Perform deposit reconciliation and miscellaneous billing.
• Perform other duties related to the accounting / finance of the company.
• Prepare and submit month-end entries including bank transactions, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare the financial statements.
• Produce monthly bank reconciliations for purchase ledger accounts by working day.
• Provide financial advice and support to clients / accounts.
• Provide financial support and guidance to other departments within the organization.
• Provide invoice processing service in accordance with the requirements of the Finance Department.
• Provide timely and accurate management reports location wise to the client
• Raise invoices if required and effectively resolve any payment queries.
• Report the fiscal profit / loss incurred on a yearly or weekly basis.
• Review of VAT return in an accurate and timely manner.
• Stay updated with best practices, and changes in financial regulations.
• Suggest appropriate alternative options and agree the best way forward with the customer.
• Support client budgeting and forecasting, including cash flow management.

Account Manager at Yaraa Al Sahrqia Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • January 2014 to March 2018

• Stay updated with best practices, and changes in financial regulations.
• Suggest appropriate alternative options and agree the best way forward with the customer.
• Support client / accounts' billing and invoicing.
• Support client budgeting and forecasting, including cash flow management.
• Support compliance with all legislative requirements and client contractual obligations.
• Support cost optimization initiatives by tracking them and validating delivery.
• Support Finance Leadership on cross functional projects.
• Support financial audits and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Support implementing the new reporting requirements on a timely basis as needed.
• Support in the implementation of short and long-term projects.
• Support the implementation of financial systems and software.
• Support the leadership team in achieving all relevant KPI's throughout the term of the Contract.
• Take ownership of documentation and communication of the compensation elements to the employees.
• Take responsibility for seeing things through.
• Track vendor contracts & renewals.
• Train staff on the new system.
• Understand and value the importance of seeking feedback.
• Understand the services to be provided to client basis agreement.
• Work collaboratively with the team while promoting continuous improvement.
• Work proactively without always being told what to do.
• Work with executives and business heads to prepare the budget.
• Work with the Finance Manager to review and communicate process improvements.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with financial management software and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with tax laws and regulations.
• Understanding of risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with financial audits and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Integrity and ethical behavior in handling financial information.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Leadership potential and the ability to take initiative.

Chief Accountant at Azmeel Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • December 2010 to January 2014
Senior Accountant at Ertekaz Al Kaleej Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2009 to December 2010
Accountant at Mass company
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2006 to December 2008

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Zagazig University
  • June 2006

Education

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Management
Accounting
ACCOUNTANCY
BILLING
BUDGETING
CASH FLOW
COST ANALYSIS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ZAKAT & TAX
Consolidation

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

IFRS (Training)
Training Institute:
IFRS