Asfand Khawaja

Advisor at KSA

• United Arab Emirates
• My current job since August 2017

Leading on the VAT training and implementation of SME clients for Saudi and Bahrain. Clients include;

Director at Al Hilal Printing Company, Dammam * Al Shamoo International, Trading and contracting * Gulf Stars Net, advertising and media The British Council

• United Arab Emirates
• May 2014 to April 2014

Advisor at SME

• Australia
• January 2013 to April 2013

Financial Planning & Analysis
This competitive role requires me to build on my networking skills and deep connections in Banking and
Construction, to develop new

Senior Officer at National Commercial Bank

• Saudi Arabia
• September 2008 to December 2008

2012
The largest bank in the Middle East with assets totalling over $60 Billion

Senior Financial Accountant at Turner Construction International

• Saudi Arabia
• September 2005 to September 2008

Primarily responsible for managing the external and internal financial reporting.
Key Achievements:
* Cost Accounting: I oversaw the costing/budgeting for all projects, coordinating the indicated outcomes with
GM and FC, including Economic City and other Emaar projects.
* Financial Evaluation of Contractors, especially for KAUST project.
* I have been responsible for setting up of the Accounting Information system Post acquisition.
* Ensuring compliance of SOCPA and IFRS regulations for internal and external reporting.

Engagement Auditor

• October 2001 to November 2002

Primarily responsible for the audit of pre-assigned clientele ranging from Banks to Construction industry. Following
up with existing clients to ensure they continue as clients through letter of re-engagement. Following up on
outstanding over due fees from existing clients and maintaining record of account management.
Brookers (Kaplan) Legislation Publishers (New Zealand

Associate

• January 2001 to January 2002

Finance and Administration at SAP

• United Arab Emirates
• to

This is a senior management role overseeing the country wide finance and administration. Leading and
hands-on working with teams comprising of eight finance and admin professionals across the three major
provinces. Key role deliverables include;
* Financial control and compliance combined with adhoc requests from MENA Finance;
* Coaching finance staff on financial policy and procedure \[