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Nasser Alahmari, Finance General Manager

Nasser Alahmari

Finance General Manager·Ministry Of Economy And Planning - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 4 months

Finance General Manager

January 2022 - Present

Ministry Of Economy And Planning - Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2022 - Present

• Supervising transformation project from cash basis to accrual basis on a weekly basis.
• Lead and direct the finance team with overall control of the accounting and finance function of the ministry.
• Provide leadership to the team of members in Riyadh and 2 direct report department managers.
• increase efficiency by introducing SLAs and establishing the concept of KPI measurement to enhance the workflow for both external and internal stakeholders.
• Develop financial model and reflect the reports in Microsoft Power Bi for management reporting indicators.
• Oversee the ministry financial performance report including financial statements, budget variance reports and financial performance reports for executive management to monitor ministry’s financial status.
• Consistently ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in terms of financial activities and reporting.
• Close Coordination with MOF (Ministry of Finance), GAB (General Auditing Bureau) and other governmental entities such as Public Pension and GOSI.
• Systems used : (Oracle, HFM, & Etimad Portal )

Company industry:
Economics & Financial Consulting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

General Director of Finance

October 2020 - June 2021

Saudi Authority for Data & Artificial Intelligence

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2020 - June 2021

• Support all transformation from government cash basis to accrual basis.
• Lead and direct the finance team with overall control of the accounting and finance function of the Authority to optimize the authority’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Provide leadership to the team of approximately 38 members in Riyadh and 3 direct report managers.
• Lead and manage the development and unification of finance departments’ and accounting policies & procedures in accordance with both IPSAS & IFRS.
• increase efficiency by introducing SLAs and establishing the concept of KPI measurement to enhance the workflow for both external and internal stakeholders.
• Close and constant alignment with ERP (Oracle - including Hyperion for budgeting) implementation process to ensure testing is meeting the financial requirement for outputs.
• Oversee the authority’s financial performance report including financial statements, budget variance reports and financial performance reports for executive management to monitor company’s financial status.
• Consistently ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in terms of financial activities and reporting.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Executive General Director – Accounting & Finance

September 2019 - September 2020

Saudi Customs

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2019 - September 2020

• Lead and direct the finance team with overall control of the accounting and finance function of the company to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Provide leadership to the team of approximately 40 members in Riyadh and control over 48 finance departments in ports all over the Kingdom.
• Responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
• Collate and analyze financial data to prioritize financial planning and budgeting among SC departments.
• Lead and manage the development and unification of finance departments’ and accounting policies & procedures in accordance with both IPSAS & IFRS.
• Represent the finance division in Automation committees to integrate finance and other departments in SC.
• Support all transformation from government cash basis to accrual basis in coordination with EY advisory in accrual transformation and BCG in zero-based budgeting implementation.
• Spearhead efforts to enhance the workflow within departments to increase efficiency by introducing SLAs and KPIs.
• Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department, schedule jobs and delegate responsibilities to accounting department employees; monitor the progress of financial and accounting objectives.
• Liaise with banks to integrate and provide financial solutions and tools to facilitate trades and customs overall.
• Oversee the company’s internal & external financial reporting including financial statements, budget variance reports and financial performance reports for executive management to monitor company’s financial status.
• Consistently ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in terms of financial activities and reporting.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Executive Director – Accounting & Finance

February 2019 - September 2019

Real Estate Development Fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2019 - September 2019

• Directed and managed company’s financial operations and accounting tasks to achieve financial objectives and improve profitability, cash flow and support business growth.
• Managed and controlled daily accounting operations including month-/year-end activities, AR/AP, general ledger, cash forecasting, budgeting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, fixed asset and debt activity.
• Developed and implemented financial and accounting policies and procedures in accordance with IPSAS and IFRS; developed financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk of the organization.
• Rendered strategic support for all transformations from government cash basis to accrual basis along with EY advisory, Control Owner, internal & external audit support.
• Member of dynamic change committee in the transformation process; supported shared services automation process.
• Analyzed costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the entity’s actual performance compared to the business plans, and accordingly prepared financial reports for executive management and board members.
• Prepared annual budget, financial forecasts and followed up with department head for variance analysis to determine projected vs. actual; noted variance and implemented corrective actions during the next budget cycle.
• Prepared timely and detailed reports on company’s financial performance on a quarterly/annual basis including income statements, balance sheets, revenue/expense statements and analysis of future earnings or expenses.
• Ensured that critical financial analyses are performed to determine present and forecasted financial health of the company; present potential scenarios and outcomes to the executive management team.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Executive Director - Financial Controller Operations& Treasury

May 2017 - February 2019

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2017 - February 2019

• Managed all finance & accounting operations of the company while leading a team of 28 members across KSA & UK.
• Led all finance managers for Operations, Treasury and Payroll; ensured that the financial policies and procedures are operating effectively to safeguard the company assets.
• Led and supported all audit activities including self-assessments, peer review, internal & and external audits, preparation of audit reports and implementation of audit findings.
• Delivered and maintained various SLAs to meet the agreed standards.

Company industry:
Aerospace
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Executive Director - Financial Controller Operations

May 2016 - May 2017

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2016 - May 2017

• Provided leadership to the team to optimize operational activities, developed and implemented operational policies and procedures, and ensured complete adherence with set policies.
• Managed, coordinated and monitored daily accounts payable operations for BAE systems and 5 affiliates with cash on banks via treasury team both in KSA & UK.
• Reviewed and approved major/unusual transactions, reports or claims for proper investigation in case of violations.
• Member of dynamic change committee in the transformation process in the company; supported the appropriate change management for and on behalf of the business.

Company industry:
Aerospace
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Executive Manager - Finance Manager Operations

May 2015 - May 2016

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2015 - May 2016

• Prepared technical project roadmap and worked with IT teams to implement long-term solutions to optimize the productivity and add values of the global Finance Operations team.
• Instrumental in the implementation of new software solutions development such as Concur.
• Managed and ensured professional development of the team through appropriate training in technical accounting,
• Managed the company’s GOSI adjustments project and reviewed reconciliations with GOSI
• Part of BAE GOSI committee to negotiate solutions with GOSI officials and governor

Company industry:
Aerospace
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Executive Manager - Finance Manager

May 2014 - May 2015

National Industrial Clusters Development Program

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2014 - May 2015

• Managed overall finance and accounting operations of the program (NICDP), organized the department to meet its goals, and focused on increasing efficiency of the department.
• Developed and implemented budget, and supported the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice assisting them to make the best business decisions.
• Reviewed financial statements on monthly basis in both, cash basis and accrual basis, prepared financial reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Applied financial ratios analysis to provide clear report of the program financial needs in accordance with budget.
• Maintained the books, cash projection of program (month-wise) and highlighted any budget overrun to the senior management in order to avoid any cash deficit.
• Coordinated with external auditors (on annual basis), provided them with required accounting and financial information, and ensured successful completion of audits.
• Presenting financial reports to board members on quarterly basis and review with Audit committee.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Senior Accountant - General Ledger / Finance

March 2011 - May 2014

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co. (SABIC affiliate),

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

March 2011 - May 2014

cash flow statements, and retained earnings statements on a monthly basis.
• Provide financial analysis and ratios, and monthly reporting to management.
• Prepare Service Entry Sheet (SES) for services received at SK Finance Department and manage GR/IR report and make all necessary follow ups with end-users, customers or vendors for proper treatment of Goods/Services.
• Maintain general ledger of SaudiKayan’s posting transactions, manual entries during the month, and month end closing after appropriate approvals requirements
• Reconcile and maintain books with Tax-VAT records and communicate with authorities for any adjustments needed to reflect in the company’s book.
• Calculate matching and managing depreciation and amortizations of tangible and intangible assets of the company.
• Prepare sales, cost of goods sold values, and production quantity on monthly bases to CEO.
• Maintaining accruals and reconciling meter readings for pipeline accruals with actual bills on a monthly basis, especially fuel/gas and Marafiq, (fresh Water, sea Water and electricity).
• Point of contact for internal audit for ISO certification of SaudiKayan
• Point of contact for external auditors for all quarterly review statements, annual audit statements, and facilitate reports and supporting documents they need to accomplish audit.
• Prepare Net realizable value test for stocks on quarterly bases for any possible provisional adjustments if needed.
• Point of contact for Finance department in reliability program SRRP in SK in 2011 & 2012.
• Prepare status of accounts on monthly basis and keep track of all reconciliations for accounts
• Ensure the proper treatments of each account in financials such as Bank reconciliations, HR accounts reconciliations (EOSB, GOSI, Housing, Saving plans, furniture allowances).
• Analysed production reports, investigated royalties’ contracts, prepared monthly performance reports to plant managers & their GM respectively.
• Provided monthly review of updated cost allocation rates sheet and highlight any budgets over run during the period.
• Coordinated with plants operators, planners and finance departments during month end closing activities, ensuring tracking of costing cycle process during Month End Closing.
• Conducted analytical reviews of all possible risks in plants supervised. Plants I handled: Ethanolamine, Ethoxylates, Phenol, Cumene and Bisphenol A “BPA”.
• Maintained a focal point with strategic business unit - SBU - Riyadh.
• Conducted analysis of allocation rates used for depreciation, amortization, and utilities for each of my given plants.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Auditor - Assurance department

September 2009 - March 2011

Price Water house Coopers

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2009 - March 2011

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Auditor - Assurance Department

January 2008 - December 2009

Ernst & Young Co

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2008 - December 2009

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Junior Associate

March 2005 - August 2006

Ernst & Young Co.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2005 - August 2006

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Junior Associate

March 2005 - August 2006

Ernst & Young Co.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2005 - August 2006

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Customer Service / Teller

September 2004 - March 2005

Saudi American Bank – SAMBA

Altaif, Saudi Arabia

September 2004 - March 2005

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Administrator - Transit Visa Section (Part Time - Summer)

June 2000 - October 2000

Royal Saudi Consulate General

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2000 - October 2000

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Administration

Education

Saudi Electronic University

January 2018

January 2018

Master's degree, MBA

Saudi Arabia

University of Sharjah,

January 2004

January 2004

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Accounting

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Accounting and Finance
Expert
Accounting and Finance
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Accounting Policies / Procedures
Expert
Accounting Policies / Procedures
Expert
Succession Planning
Expert
Succession Planning
Expert
Reporting
Expert
Reporting
Expert
System / Internal Controls
Expert
System / Internal Controls
Expert
Financial Statement Preparation
Expert
Financial Statement Preparation
Expert
Statutory Compliance
Expert
Statutory Compliance
Expert
Capabilities Based Planning
Expert
Capabilities Based Planning
Expert
Team Building and Leadership
Expert
Team Building and Leadership
Expert
Audit (Internal & External)
Expert
Audit (Internal & External)
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting and Forecasting
Expert
Accounting and Finance
Expert
Accounting and Finance
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CPA Preparation
English Certificates from Hillderstone College – UK
Academic Writing Excellency Certificate from University of Florida
SAP/FICO-SK (1-SAP CO01-O) E 10040300 – SHARQ
XBRL workshop in Tadawul – Media Centre
Certified, Management & Leadership Skills
Certified, MS Excel (Advanced Level),
Certified, Preparing for the Change to IFRS,
Certified, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001
Certified, SABIC Reliability Recognition Program SRRP
Certified, Setting &Controlling Budget (Business Simulation Solutions),
Influence Skills for Finance – BAE Systems
7 habits of success – Franklin Covey
Speed of Trust Workshop – Franklin Covey
People Management Toolkit– BAE Systems P1 2015 (KSA) / P2 2016
Certified EHSS (Environment, Health Security & Safety)