عريب المالك

Lead end-to-end financial management, including month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.

Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts (P&L, working capital, and cash flow), analyzing variances and advising management on corrective actions.

Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

Act as a key finance partner to senior management, providing financial insights, dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making.

Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.

Key Achievements

Improved reporting accuracy and shortened closing cycles through automation and structured reporting.

Enhanced internal control documentation and compliance readiness.

Managed Corporate Tax (CIT) and VAT compliance for six GCC countries (UAE, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait).

Served as main point of contact with tax authorities and external auditors for finance related matters.

Led statutory audit preparation, reconciliations, and analytical schedules, reducing audit preparation time by 30%.

Appointed ICOFR Champion, responsible for documenting and strengthening internal control frameworks across regional entities.

Managed full accounting cycles for SME and corporate clients, including reconciliations, reporting, and statutory compliance.
Prepared financial statements and supported audit engagements.
Ensured accuracy of monthly and annual reporting in line with regulatory standards.

Prepared balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Conducted monthly reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
Managed AP/AR, cash flow monitoring, and tax filings.
Acted as liaison with auditors and regulatory authorities.