Ebrahim Al Azem

•Led end-to-end finance for construction operations, including IFRS reporting, period close, and executive management reporting.
•Owned annual budgeting, forecasting, and project performance reviews, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
•Managed cash flow planning and working capital (AR/AP) to ensure project funding, liquidity, and timely execution.
•Strengthened internal controls, finance policies, and audit readiness; led external audit coordination and closure of findings.
•Drove process improvements and ERP optimization to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and financial discipline.
•Monitored project financials (costing, billing, collections), identified risks/variances, and implemented corrective actions.
•Supported tendering and bid pricing through cost analysis and profitability assessment to enhance win quality and margins.
•Managed banking relationships and stakeholder coordination; supported financing requirements when needed.
•Led, coached, and developed the finance team, ensuring ownership, performance standards, and continuous improvement

•Managed investor relations communications with shareholders and investors, delivering accurate and timely financial and operational updates.
•Prepared and coordinated periodic reporting, investor presentations, and financial communications in collaboration with senior management.
•Prepared and managed AGM (Annual General Meeting) materials—notices, presentations, reports, and shareholder communications—supporting end-to-end coordination through completion.
•Handled analyst and institutional investor inquiries, clarifying performance drivers and strategic direction.
•Supported Tadawul and CMA disclosures; monitored market trends and investor sentiment, and supported crisis communications when needed.

•Led end-to-end finance for construction operations, including IFRS reporting, period close, and executive management reporting.
•Owned annual budgeting, forecasting, and project performance reviews, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
•Managed cash flow planning and working capital (AR/AP) to ensure project funding, liquidity, and timely execution.
•Strengthened internal controls, finance policies, and audit readiness; led external audit coordination and closure of findings.
•Drove process improvements and ERP optimization to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and financial discipline.
•Monitored project financials (costing, billing, collections), identified risks/variances, and implemented corrective actions.
•Supported tendering and bid pricing through cost analysis and profitability assessment to enhance win quality and margins.
•Managed banking relationships and stakeholder coordination; supported financing requirements when needed.
•Led, coached, and developed the finance team, ensuring ownership, performance standards, and continuous improvement.

•Managed the full board/committee cycle: annual calendar, agendas, meeting packs, minutes/resolutions, and action tracking.
•Ensured compliance with CMA regulations, Tadawul requirements, and Corporate Governance standards.
•Served as the authorized point of contact with CMA / Tadawul / Edaa, managing regulatory correspondence and deadlines.
•Coordinated regulatory disclosures and official announcements (financial/governance) through approved channels with relevant stakeholders.
•Supported AGM readiness: documentation, minutes, process follow-up, and publication of voting results per requirements.
•Maintained statutory governance records (charters, policies, minutes) with strict confidentiality and audit-ready documentation.
•Coordinated responses to regulatory inquiries/observations and drove closure with executive management and relevant teams.
•Supported major corporate actions (e.g., rights issue/prospectus, bonus shares, capital reduction) ensuring proper documentation and regulatory reporting

•Conducted internal audits of financial and operational processes to assess compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
•Identified financial risks and control/process gaps, providing practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
•Reviewed financial records, journals, and statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
•Supported the development of audit plans, programs, and schedules based on objectives and risk assessment.
•Produced clear audit reports outlining findings, risk ratings, corrective actions, and follow-up through closure.
•Supported external audit readiness by organizing documentation and strengthening compliance across departments.
•Promoted internal control best practices through cross-functional coordination and awareness initiatives.

Key Achievements as Chief Accountant:

•Promoted from Accountant to Head of Accounts in recognition of strong performance, leadership, and high accuracy standards.
•Oversaw end-to-end accounting operations (GL, period close, reconciliations, and reporting) for the main entity and affiliated companies.
•Developed internal reporting that improved financial visibility and supported executive-level planning and decision-making.
•Prepared and reviewed accurate, timely financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards.
•Ensured the accuracy and completeness of AR, AP, and inter company balances and reconciliations.
•Coordinated audit activities and maintained audit-ready documentation and financial schedules.
•Contributed to establishing and documenting internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to strengthen compliance and discipline.
•Delivered financial analysis and insights supporting budgeting, cost control, and operational decisions.
•Supported the implementation and effective use of accounting software to improve efficiency and standardize reporting.
•Partnered with cross-functional teams to align accounting treatments with business activities and operational requirements.