Muhab Hanbal

Platform Base, Novar United, Horizontal Curves Saudi SME clients (Contracting & HVAC Retail)
Part of a specialized remote team — each member owns full accounting & admin for assigned client companies.
Accounting & Project Control
• Architected and implemented comprehensive Charts of Accounts (CoA) customized for multi
cost-center operations, and spearheaded smooth financial migrations to ensure data integrity
and business continuity.
• Run project accounting for contracting clients — tracking billed vs. collected amounts,
percentage-of-completion, and precise allocation of project costs, with full documentary
cycles.
• Manage multi-bank, multi-company accounts, including accounts payable/receivable, supplier
and customer ledgers, petty cash, and employee custody/advances.
• Control inventory documentary cycles for purchases and sales, and coordinate transparent
remote stock-takes with on-site staff to maintain separation of duties.
• Prepare regular, well-structured periodic reports for management and decision-makers.
Tax, Compliance & Year-End
• Closed the financial year and prepared final balance sheets and financial statements for two
companies.
• Managed end-to-end tax compliance pipelines, conducting rigorous pre-filing audits and
submitting returns via the ZATCA portal. Effectively applied an in-depth understanding of Saudi
Zakat and corporate income tax regulations to mitigate financial risks.
• Processed required documentation for Local Content Certificates.
Payroll, HR & Government Relations (Saudi Portals)
• Administered centralized payroll and governmental compliance operations aligned with Saudi
HRSD mandates, ensuring flawless execution of the Wage Protection System (WPS) and
Saudization (Nitaqat) targets via Mudad, Qiwa, and Muqeem.
• Administered Iqama renewals, sponsorship (Kafala) transfers, profession changes, and company
activity updates across Qiwa, Muqeem, and Absher Business.
• Managed Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance and optimized Nitaqat points based on company
activities; processed Makkah entry permits and medical/vehicle insurance.
• Drafted and amended Articles of Association, B2B contracts, and official government letters;
provided documentary support and tracked company legal cases via Najiz.

During my tenure at Lagoons Real Estate, I supported the core financial and daily operational workflows. My key responsibilities included:

• Performed accurate financial data entry and assisted in the preparation of periodic financial reports for the management team\[cite: 8\].
• Recorded daily journal entries, maintained general ledgers, and provided solid support for all financial documentation and archiving\[cite: 8\].
• Collaborated closely with the sales team and engaged with clients directly, supporting the day-to-day sales cycle and ensuring smooth financial processes\[cite: 8\].

As an Accounting Intern at a Certified Public Accountant office, I built a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and taxation standards. My key tasks included:

• Supported the preparation of trial balances and structured periodic financial reports under the direct supervision of senior accountants
• Gained foundational, hands-on experience in executing full documentary cycles and ensuring proper financial record-keeping
• Developed practical knowledge and exposure to corporate income-tax processes and compliance procedures