Ferdinand Sikat, Manager of reporting

Ferdinand Sikat

Manager of reporting

Al Rajhi Bank

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Experience
18 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 10 Months

Manager of reporting at Al Rajhi Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since October 2018

•Lead and manage the Monthly Performance Reporting of Shared Services Group which includes IT, Business Operations, Procurement, Safety & Security, Process Excellence, Data Management, and Operations Control & Quality Departments. Participates in monthly meetings, where on-going results are presented to senior management

• Manage and produce the monthly committee reports for strategic projects, risk appetite monitoring, operational expense optimization & control, and pre & post payroll performance

• Responsible for preparing the performance reports of Shared Services Group for quarterly Board Meetings

• Facilitated periodic meetings with each Head of Shared Services Department to discuss monthly expenses & status of cost savings initiatives

• In charge of preparing the annual financial budget and monthly forecast of Shared Services Group including engineering department

• Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for SAMA (central bank), investors relation, expense analysis, and other reports requested by senior management

• Motivate and groom direct reports to produce quality deliverables

Assistant Manager at Al Rajhi Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2016 to September 2018

• Developed and prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements of IT Group assisting IT management to
strengthen controls, to monitor KPIs & SLAs, and to address vital issues
• Oversaw the internal and external audit issues of IT Group
• Assisted stakeholders in renewing IT Policies and Procedures

Senior Officer- MIS at Al Rajhi Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2014 to January 2016

• Advanced international branches results through effective analysis and translation of data for the purpose of reporting to senior management
• Designed and created the monthly performance report of international branches
• Monitored & analyzed KPIs and financial ratios
• Executed and reported variance and gap analysis
• Successful in creating SLAs between international branches and head office departments
• Created Procedures for Financial Control that boosted the division’s ability to deliver work on time
• Helped Finance Control Head in preparing the annual budgets of International Business Group and international branches

Credit Analyst at Al Amthal Financing and Leasing Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2009 to January 2014

• Actively evaluated credit facility requests of large corporate and SME clients
• Assessed credit worthiness through ratios and industry studies, cash flow analysis, financial trends and forecast, in addition to identifying and evaluating risks and mitigants
• Prepared written credit risk and financial analysis, financial spreadsheets and projections as well as loan recommendations
• Developed the company’s internal credit risk rating
• Worked closely with CEO in creating financial proposal for the vehicle requirements of a government entity and in developing the PDI Procedure of a newly established auto dealer (sister co.)

Credit Analyst at Metrobank (Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company)
  • Philippines
  • July 2005 to May 2009

• Managed a credit portfolio of over Php 10 billion and around 200 large corporate and SME clients across the Philippines
• Oversaw financial analysis and risk assessment to evaluate corporate loan applications
• Assessed risk through analysis of financial statements, credit reports, industry data, business plans, collaterals and guarantor status, loan structures, management capabilities, and other quantitative and qualitative factors
• Prepared financial spreadsheets and projections
• Provided recommendations and value added feedbacks to approving authorities
• Conducted site inspections and prepared Client Call Reports 
• Made credit renewal proposals for existing SME clients

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at San Beda College- Manila
  • March 2005

• GPA of 90% • Consistent Dean's Lister • Internship at Government Service Insurance System

Specialties & Skills

Risk Analysis
Management Reporting
MIS Reporting
Financial Analysis
Credit Analysis
Computer literate performer with extensive software proficiency
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues
High analytical thinking
Innovative problem solver who can generate workable solutions
Results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

San Beda College Economics Society
  • Member
  • June 2001
Junior Philippines Economic Society
  • Member
  • June 2001
Bedan Mathematical Circle
  • Member
  • June 2001