Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Spearheaded end-to-end month-end-closing under US GAAP and IFRS, consistently delivering
accurate financial results within tight deadlines and enhancing overall reporting efficiency and
control.
• Strengthened financial accuracy by reviewing and reconciling Balance Sheet and P&L with the
Finance Controller, reducing reporting discrepancies.
• Enhanced audit readiness by preparing high-quality reconciliations, schedules, and month-end
documentation.
• Improved forecasting accuracy by leading cash-flow projections, annual budgets, quarterly
forecasts, and detailed variance analysis.
• Ensured financial integrity through rigorous reviews of cost centers, transaction postings, bank
reconciliations, and financial statements
• Delivered actionable insights through detailed freight and warehouse cost-analysis reports,
and automated key reporting dashboards, enabling faster decision-making and supporting both
operational efficiency and strategic planning for management.
• Managed and mentored a team of two within a shared-services environment, onboarding new
finance team members and strengthening process knowledge, accuracy, and overall team
performance.
Audit, Taxation & Compliance
• Led statutory audits and coordinated internal audits, strengthening governance and
internal control frameworks.
• Directed full-cycle tax compliance across KSA and UAE, covering VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax,
Transfer Pricing, and CbCR, ensuring 100% timely and accurate filings. • Reduced tax-related risks by partnering with consultants on corporate tax audits, VAT
assessments, and GAP analyses.
• Supported global finance teams by driving knowledge-sharing initiatives and aligning best
practices across regions.
Accounts Payable & Receivables Management
• Improved payment accuracy and vendor relationships by validating invoices, expenses, and
debit/credit notes, resolving issues promptly.
• Strengthened financial controls by managing intercompany payments, credit-card
reconciliations, and mentoring junior staff on GL accuracy.
• Led regional credit analysis across MEA & India, improving customer risk profiling and
decision-making.
• Boosted cash flow by overseeing AR reporting, collections, DSO reduction, and bad-debt
provisioning, collaborating closely with sales teams.
• Optimized credit terms based on repayment behaviour, reducing exposure and enhancing
liquidity. Managed trade finance documentation by preparing Bills of Exchange, coordinating
sight draft settlements, and handling Letters of Credit with banks.
Process Optimization & Strategy Development
• Increased operational efficiency by designing and implementing process improvements across
accounting workflows.
• Maintained accurate financial records through precise documentation of journal entries,
invoices, and payment histories, and developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to
streamline accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and improve process consistency across
the finance function.
- مجال الشركة:
- التوزيع والخدمات اللوجستية وسلسلة التوريد
- الدور الوظيفي:
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المحاسبة والتدقيق
