Talha Ajaz

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll,
and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, Trial Balance, and POC analysis for
senior management.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting aligned with project timelines and
contractual milestones.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA procurement processes, vendor reconciliations, and
cost control.
• Coordinate group consolidation adjustments and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, credit facilities, performance bonds, and guarantees with
Treasury.
• Supervise VAT and WHT filings in compliance with KSA tax regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders for quarterly and
annual audits.
• Partner with project teams on revenue recognition, contract assets, and cost
monitoring.
• Mentor finance staff and enhance internal controls and approval workflows.

• Managed supplier payments, payroll, employee advances, and EOS
settlements.
• Performed bank reconciliations and Supervised month-end closing activities.
• Prepared financial statements and management reports.
• Supported finance leadership with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

• Prepared financial statements in compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) to accurately reflect the financial performance
and position of the organization.
• Supervised the monthly financial closing process to ensure timely and
accurate completion, including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Prepared and analyzed general ledger account schedules and reports to
support financial analysis and decision-making.
• Managed tax compliance, including income tax, WHT, and VAT filings.
• Managed accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and account
reconciliation, to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting.
• Managed vendor relationships and ensure accurate recording and
reporting of costs related to vendor services. Complete monthly closing
procedures for accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinated with auditors for statutory audits and resolve any disputes
or issues that arise.
• Calculation of overhead and social cost rates for financial proposals.
• Developed and implemented cash flow forecasting models to predict
future cash flows and identify potential shortfalls or surpluses. Evaluated
and manage cash inflows and outflows, including accounts receivable,
accounts payable, and capital expenditures.
• Managed bank transactions and ensure accurate recording and
reconciliation of bank statements.
• Prepared employee time and cost utilization reports to provide insights
into workforce productivity and identify opportunities for process
improvement.

• Managed project accounting for USAID-funded projects (USD 11 M+).
• Participated in Oracle 11 i implementation and project migration.
• Responsible for recording project expenses into Oracle and preparing
summaries of billable and non-billable expenses for the project managers
review before invoice preparation.
• Ensured all project expenses were recorded accurately and timely,
properly classified, and allocated to the correct project cost codes.
• Prepared client invoices, accruals, and budget vs. actual analysis.

• Analyzing and interpreting financial statements of the clients.
• Designed and implemented audit programs to test the efficiency of all
aspects of accounting controls.
• Ensuring that financial statements comply, in all material respects, with
applicable financial reporting framework and other regulatory
requirements.
• Involved in Quality Control Review (QCR) conducted by ICAP.
• Evaluation of accounting and internal control system for risk assessment.