Firas Zaher Sami Hashem

• Lead all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and group-level consolidation across UAE and KSA
entities.
• Advise executive leadership on business performance, financial risk, and capital planning, bridging finance with
strategic decision-making.
• Act as a key partner in board-level conversations, bringing clarity, numbers, and foresight to every major move.
• Ensured adherence to ZATCA and UAE corporate tax laws, while managing transfer pricing, customs, and WHT.
• Introduced real-time, project-level profitability tracking key KPIs across projects, transforming how we make
decisions.
• Accelerated month-end closing and reporting accuracy through ERP enhancements and process automation.
• Restructured cash flow models, securing banking facilities and optimizing working capital across both markets.
• Reduced financial reporting cycle by over 40%, giving leadership faster access to actionable insights.
• Partnered with the CEO and senior leadership on growth initiatives, M&A, entity structuring, and investment
decisions.
• Secured and structured multi-million SAR bank facilities to support strategic projects, including invoice
discounting, LGs, LCs, performance bonds and various financial instruments.
• Played a key role in the planning and structuring of a new entity in UAE JAFZA, aligning operations with regional
expansion goals.

• Manage month-end and year-end financial closings, ensuring completeness and adherence to deadlines.
• Review annual budgets, monitor performance, and benchmark against market standards.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting to guide decision-making and long-term planning.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial reports compliant with IFRS and local regulations.
• Consolidate financial statements across business units, providing actionable insights and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives and company goals.
• Implement cost-control measures, achieving operational expense reductions of over 15%.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with TAX regulations, managed VAT filings, and addressed tax inquiries effectively.
• Lead internal and external audits, coordinating with auditors to facilitate smooth, transparent reviews.
• Enhanced financial reporting through automation and adoption of best practices.
• Manage cash flow to ensure operational liquidity and support strategic initiatives.
• Develop cash management policies to optimize liquidity and reduce idle cash balances.
• Establish cash forecasting models for proactive management of short- and long-term cash needs.
• Establish clear credit policies and automated invoicing to accelerate collections and reduce overdue accounts.
• Conduct regular reviews of accounts receivable aging reports, addressing issues promptly.
• Improved customer relationships through proactive communication, reducing days sales outstanding by over
10%.
• Secure and manage bank financial facilities to support operational and strategic goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms with financial institutions to enhance credit profiles and funding access.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial partners, ensuring ongoing collaboration.
• Monitor covenant compliance and optimize working capital through effective facility use.

• Directed financial planning and analysis functions, achieving consistent alignment with strategic business
objectives.
• Delivered a 25+% operational cost reduction through innovative cost management and optimization
techniques.
• Developed dynamic financial dashboards, enabling real-time data analysis and actionable insights for
executives.
• Drove process redesign projects, significantly improving efficiency and turnaround times.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify revenue opportunities, positively impacting EBITDA growth.
• Ensured 100% regulatory compliance and timely statutory filings, safeguarding the organization's reputation.

• Ensured timely, accurate month-end and year-end financial closings, adhering to IFRS standards and company
policies.
• Directed general ledger reconciliations, promptly resolving discrepancies and maintaining data integrity.
• Managed the implementation of Oracle Fusion and billing systems, streamlining finance transformation
initiatives.
• Designed comprehensive dashboards and variance reports, offering critical insights for leadership decision-
making.
• Led corporate budgeting and forecasting processes, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring financial
precision.
• Provided detailed financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Supported due diligence during acquisition processes, delivering transparent and in-depth financial insights.