Finance Director
Ey - Saudi Arabia
Total years of experience :16 years, 2 Months
-Execution of various division-specific accounting functions which involve general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, period- and year-end closing, Zakat compliance, as well as consolidation and financial reporting.
-Spearheading the approval of payments and cheques accepted by the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
-Demonstration of proficiency with general ledger with the approval of journal vouchers and batches for entry of financial transactions.
-Ensuring on-time and accurate completion of periodic account closing activities by closing periods of journal entries while opening new periods.
-Full management of adequate audit trails in authorizing tracking of transaction from initial to completion to enable identification and correction of potential errors.
-Guaranteeing work accuracy and observing compliance with set-forth rules and accounting principles.
-Expertise in maintaining accounting entries with valid documentation.
-Close coordination with auditors in executing research and offering solution to complex accounting issues.
-Development and preparation of financial reports.
-Expert management to more than 10 individuals, maintenance of cash flow statement in order to track liquidity while dealing with banks in obtaining facilities as well as establishing a department from scratch.
FINANCIAL/MONETARY: (REVENUE/COST):
Monitoring of financial data across the Bank to ensure that financial information presented to senior management, Board of directors and regulatory authorities is free of any material misstatement / errors.
Manage and oversee cash touch points from financial control and operational risk perspective to minimize any financial loss to the Bank.
Customer/Client: (Internal/External):
Internal:
Management of the Bank, mainly CFO/COO.
Group / Divisional Heads from various groups within the Bank.
External:
Auditors; Provision of requested information and timely resolution of audit issues.
Consultants supporting Finance systems.
SUPPLIERS/ VENDORS: (REGULATORS/OTHERS):
Work closely with all bank business groups & IT teams to support senior management in deriving maximum value from the database.
Coordination with outside sources, consultants and advisors and acting as Subject Matter Expert for accounting matters, as and when needed or directed, so that the right quality of services are delivered to the Bank whilst minimizing financial, reputational and operational risks.
PEOPLE/EMPLOYEE: (UNIT & BANK WIDE):
Ensure self and subordinates’ excellence in performance, management and development.
Provide mentoring, coaching and personal guidance as necessary to the Staff.
Encourage Innovation, conduct performance reviews, advocate and promote a performance culture.
Assure efficient and effective team time management, and error free output.
INTERNAL PROCESSES/PRACTICES: (PRODUCTIVITY/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE/REPORTING):
Oversee the Bank's compliance with Finance Internal Control Framework / Internal Control Culture with the ultimate objective to enhance the quality and accuracy of the GL data and reducing the Bank's exposure to financial risks
Monitor the application of control framework to all GL related activities including opening of new accounts, cost centers and introduction of new products and services.
Control the performance of necessary analytical procedures for detection of errors in the financial data contained in the GL so as to enhance the quality and accuracy of information presented to senior management and regulatory authorities.
Ensure that appropriate actions are taken by the respective business groups / support units for correction / rectification of errors identified through the substantiation procedures performed in accordance with GL Control policy and procedures.
Escalate the unresolved issues / errors to the senior management if appropriate action is not taken on a timely basis by the respective account owners.
Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
* Planning and project managing all aspects of audits.
* Leading teams on the ground, reporting directly to the manager on a day to day basis
* Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimizing
profitability.
* Demonstrating practical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and IAS
* Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues
* Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential
* Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm
* Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales
opportunities that will help us grow our business.
* Reporting to audit managers and partners on all salient points arising from audits.
Deloitte as external Auditor
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA)