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Khalid A Fawzi MPA, Chief Financial Officer CFO

Khalid A Fawzi MPA

Chief Financial Officer CFO·FOLK MARITIME - PIF Co.

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, IES

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 11 months

Chief Financial Officer CFO

November 2023 - Present

FOLK MARITIME - PIF Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2023 - Present

Leading independent startup feeder operator in the region owned by PIF. I spearhead the development and management of all financial functions. This included crafting financial plans and strategies that fuel our rapid growth. I play a key role in securing a significant funding round and oversaw the implementation of ERP system, boosting efficiency across the company. Furthermore, I ensure strict adherence to GAZT regulations, including VAT and Withholding Tax, while championing strong corporate governance principles within the Board and our daily operations.

Company industry:
Marine Transport Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

CFO | Executive Director | Transformation Leader | Strategy Advisor

May 2022 - Present

In one of the biggest initiatives of 2030 vision

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2022 - Present

• Responsible for the Finance Transformation Activities for all 6 Clusters in Western Region.
• Support all 6 CFOs at clusters in building their strategy, reporting and maintain the transformation view of the clusters from a finance perspective in terms of functional changes, KPI’s and gateway requirements
• Channel expertise to the clusters from within the system and other agencies as might be required
• Assistance clusters for the development of their business cases, operating model, and in areas of sub-optimal performance for financial operations
• Manage budgeting and financial planning for the BUs for both identification and release of transformation funds
• Support the cluster in financial planning, budgeting, and financial monitoring of clusters
• Assume the role of mentoring and knowledge transfer to the Finance Staff.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Finance and Investment

CFO

December 2018 - March 2022

MMRT - Makkah Mass Rail Transit

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

December 2018 - March 2022

Objective:
To lead, establish, develop, and manage the finance functions of the company including financial planning, developing financial strategies, financial growth, and developing a relationship with strategic financial with all parties as MoF Ministry of Finance to secure funds of project cost 4B SAR, fulfill the requirements of the Audit Bureau, Managing the ERP implementation, apply the regulatory requirements from GAZT - Value Added Tax, Property Tax, Withholding Tax, and ensure the Adherence to Corporate Governance Principles within the Board of Directors and the Company Practice.

General Duties:
- Strategy, Planning, and Management
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting
- Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations
- Financial Management
- Financial Relations and Policies
- Finance and Accounting Team Management
- Cash Management
- Procurement process and contracts
- Fulfill the requirements of the external and internal auditors

Company industry:
Metro & Rail Passenger Transport
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

CFO

April 2018 - December 2018

FGOC - Fiber Glass Oasis Company

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

April 2018 - December 2018

- Plan and develop strategic company’s financial strategies in line with the company’s business strategy.
- Lead company’s business plans with respect to financial growth and business expansion via production\Sales plans.
- Act as a key stakeholder in business development and expansion plans and creating profit centers for the company.
- Ensure preparation of financial model and financial feasibility for new projects.
- Strengthen company presence in the market by developing strategic relationships with SIDF, and banks.
- Ensure budgeting, monitoring and assist management in the formulation of strategic direction.
- Advise management for corporate policies and procedures.
- Handling Zakat and Tax Authorities, Prepare and analyze financial statements of FGOC
- Liaison with Internal Audit Committee and manage audit queries, observations, objections, and report
- Manage and review the matters related to L/Cs.
- Ensure that all payments are made under Company’s financial policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
- Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
- Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
- Conduct financial reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Develop and review refinancing and restructuring strategies, as well as execution and closing on investments re-financings and exits.
- Participate with the sales team in preparing and updating research about our share market and targeted customers.
- Any other task assigned by the Management.

Company industry:
Chemicals Manufacture
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Acting Western Region Senior Finance Manager

January 2018 - March 2018

NWC - National Water Company

Western Province, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - March 2018

- Ensure that high quality, accurate and insightful financial information and advice is provided to the CEO, and externally as required for compliance purposes.
- Provide advice and guidance to the CEO, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Directors concerning the long-term capital projects (CAPEX).
- Lead the consolidation of WR NWC’s budgets and monitor financial performance.
- Oversee all treasury operations and external relations, Guide and direct financial planning function and the delivery of accurate and timely financial decision support analysis, to facilitate achievement of annual financial performance.
- Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant internal departments and external entities such as external auditors, MoF, NTP, Banks, contractors, and third-party service providers, etc.
- Ensure Audit compliance (internal & external)
- Report risk issues to the Senior Management Team, Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Western Region Financial Control Manager

January 2015 - December 2017

NWC - National Water Company

Western Province, Saudi Arabia

January 2015 - December 2017

- Deputy of Western Region Senior Finance Manager across 3BU's - Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif
- Developing and maintaining NWC financial policies and procedures.
- Maintaining risk management activities relating to finance key transactions and processes.
- Prepare all supporting info. for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee.
- Monitoring the implementation of all internal & external audit recommendations affecting to finance.
- Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure properly recorded, amortized, and disposed.
- Planning annual budget & forecasts (CAPEX, OPEX, Staff cost and PPE)
- Controlling the budget of 4B SAR per year.
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements.
- Fulfill DMR, MMR and annual reports with related KPI's
- Play a key role in cost reduction committee that led to minimizing the cost up to 200M SAR less.
- Leading closure process and ensure that GL with sub-ledgers AP, AR and FA closed on time.
- Pre-final approver of all claims transactions

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Financial Control Manager

May 2012 - December 2014

NWC - National Water Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2012 - December 2014

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Budgeting & Reporting Manager

June 2011 - April 2012

NWC - National Water Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2011 - April 2012

Company industry:
Utilities
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

CAD Assistant Manager/ Sr. Finance Analyst

September 2008 - January 2010

Riyad Bank

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2008 - January 2010

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Financial Controller

March 2004 - September 2008

GOSI - General Organization for Social Insurance

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2004 - September 2008

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Cheif Accountant

February 2001 - April 2004

NAPCO GROUP OF COMPANIES

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2001 - April 2004

Company industry:
Paper & Paper Product Manufacture
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Trainee

November 1999 - October 2000

Several Firms

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 1999 - October 2000

- Certified Public Auditor's Office
- United Company for Plastic
- Fakih Factory

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

FSU

August 2009

August 2009

Master's degree, IES

United States

King Abdulaziz University

February 2008

February 2008

Master's degree, Accounting and Audit

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 4.5 out of 5

GPA (point): 4.5 out of 5

King Abdulaziz University

December 2001

December 2001

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Economics

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Oracle Developer 2000
Expert
Oracle Developer 2000
Expert
Enterprise Management
Expert
Enterprise Management
Expert
Oracle Identity Manager
Expert
Oracle Identity Manager
Expert
AS400
Expert
AS400
Expert
Oracle HR
Expert
Oracle HR
Expert
CLOSING
Expert
CLOSING
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
GL
Expert
GL
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CEO
Expert
CEO
Expert
FINANCE
Expert
FINANCE
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Expert
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Expert
AP STYLE
Expert
AP STYLE
Expert
AR
Expert
AR
Expert
Oracle Developer 2000
Expert
Oracle Developer 2000
Expert
Enterprise Management
Expert
Enterprise Management
Expert
Oracle Identity Manager
Expert
Oracle Identity Manager
Expert
AS400
Expert
AS400
Expert
Oracle HR
Expert
Oracle HR
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Training
CBA. Certified Budget Analyst (License # 47051)
(IABFM) International Academy of Business and Financial Management
Jan 2015
Business Strategy and Financial Performance
INSEAD
Jan 2021
CFMP - Certified Financial Management Professional
(LBS) London Business School
Jan 2019
Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
(LBS) London Business School
Jan 2021
Succeeding as a Strategic CFO
(HBS) Harvard Business School
Jan 2020
Strategic IQ: Creating Smarter Corporations
(HBS) Harvard Business School
Jan 2021

Hobbies and interests

Scuba diving

Amateur