Zaki Abdullah, Finance Director

Zaki Abdullah

Finance Director

Prainsa Saudi Arabia for Precast Concrete Co.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Bachelor's degree, Finance & Economics
Experience
24 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 1 Months

Finance Director at Prainsa Saudi Arabia for Precast Concrete Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since October 2022
Group Finance Manager at Saudi Engineering Group International
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • August 2019 to September 2022

1. Timely closure and reporting of financial statements on a monthly basis.
2. Consolidate Group financials.
3. Oversees accounting departments, budgeting and forecasting of P/L and B/S, and building functions.
4. Analyzes company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, downsized, or eliminated Confers with owners and division leaders to coordinate and prioritize planning.
5. Estimates requirements for capital, land buildings, and an increase in the workforce.
6. Managing Treasury Functions such as establishing bank facilities and Investigate cost-effective benefit.
7. Working with banks to establish instruments required for the business such as Overdraft, LCs, LGs, etc.
8. Cash Management, forecasting and reporting.
9. Maintains communication with the executive management team, providing relevant fiscal information.
10. Managing the receivables and the collection by conducting weekly collection meeting to ensure achieving the monthly target and resolve all the pending related issues.
11. Assessing the receivables to enhance the payment terms by bringing new product such as Receivables Refinancing.
12. Assessing the payables to enhance the payment terms by using supportive products such as Corporate Credit Card and Supply Chain Finance.
13. Act as a key liaison with the External Audit Office and ensure that close cooperation and assistance is achieved in fulfilling their responsibilities.
14. Prepares reports for management concerning the scope of the audit, financial conditions found and source and application of funds.
15. Prepares and submits audit findings and makes recommendations to management.
16. Reviews data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income and expenditures.
17. Reviews computer-generated reports to determine if the accepted accounting procedure was followed in recording transactions.
18. Monitoring overall the performance of the department by developing a strong team.
19. Preparation on variance analysis.
20. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the group.
21. Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
22. Examine department activities for compliance with management plans and policies. Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.
23. Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
24. Monitor and review monthly TAX obligations including (VAT, WHT if any, Transfer Pricing, etc.)
25. Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
26. Ensure the business transactions are maintained in the GL in full compliance with IFRS.

Treasury Manager at Saudi Readymix Concrete Company Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • May 2011 to July 2019

1. Develops adequate policies, procedures and processes for the Treasury function to maintain efficient operational excellence in order to achieve SRMCC’s overall strategic objectives.
2. Establishes and implements cash flow reporting policies procedures and templates across SRMCC corporate and SBUs.
3. Periodically collates, consolidates, monitors and reports cash flow current position and forecasts for each SBU and for SRMCC as a whole.
4. Manages liquidity, establishes group wide L/C’s and ensures funds are available to meet short term business needs.
5. Leads treasury and short term investments (money markets, capital market).
6. Manages excess liquidity and recommends appropriate investments opportunities to balance liquidity with profitability.
7. Establishes and oversees the implementation of bank operations policies and managing banks relations.
8. Deals with banks and financial institutions with regards to direct borrowing and equity and/or debt rising via private placements and/or public offerings.
9. Manages debt financing (bond issues, bank loans, etc), and arranges for other financial structures (e.g. investment funds) to formulate investment strategy.
10. Reviews agreements entered into by SRMCC corporate/ SBUs and defines cash flow required.
11. Manages internal borrowing and financial risks (e.g. interest rate and exchange rate) for SRMCC.
12. Coordinates with the Legal function on new entity formation or re-structuring of existing one (advising in the areas of capital structuring, tax optimization of structure, accounts and signatories, etc) and execution of resolutions.
13. Advises on the capital structure of all SRMCC entities on an on-going basis.
14. Participates in hiring key department’s leadership positions.
15. Communicates and discusses the function’s guidelines and procedures with employees to ensure responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities are defined and understood.
16. Provides guidance, support, leadership and management to the Treasury function employees to ensure effective and efficient flow of work, and ensures that all employees recognize their fundamental roles to achieve SRMCC's overall organizational objectives.
17. Conducts annual performance appraisal to review employees’ performance, carries out disciplinary meetings when needed, recommends salary adjustments, rewards and promotions based on employee performance results.
18. Monitors the adherence of Treasury function employees to the company’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
19. Ensures effective departmental performance through the selection, development, deployment and motivation of competent staff.
20. Define & coordinate hedging strategies with banks to mitigate identified risks and financial risks related to the interest rates.
21. Participate in IT automation of treasury system and developing MIS.
22. Open new accounts with banks, maintain bank accounts, mandates, signatories list and track facility usage, settlement dates /rollovers, increase facility limits.
23. Monitor payment process, reconciliations, profit rate exposures, risks and hedging strategies.
24. Identify and mitigate funding related risks at early stage.

Chief Accountant at Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • July 2009 to April 2011

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Planning, coordinating and supervising all accounting activities including
Account Payable, Account Receivable, Payroll, Cash Flow and Banking Facilities.
2. Supervising at Account Receivable and following up personally with Customers for collection and for noncollectable amounts which are past due.
3. Preparing Journal Vouchers of Contracts’ Revenue and Prepaid Cost on Monthly basis.
4. Assist in development of ERP reports in different modules such as AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger and Fixed Asset.
5. Ensure general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.
6. Instituting policies and developing the current procedures to manage time consuming against waste and inefficiency.
7. Initiate company-wide risk management system that identifies and analyses programs and properties in order to reduce risks, reduce or maximize expenses and ensure the organization is adequately protected.
8. Verifying and Reviewing Final Settlements.
9. Meeting with Bank’s Representative for new Bank Facilities.
10. Supervising for Monthly Closing.
11. Supervising for Year End Closing.

Assistant Account Manager at Abdulla Fouad Core Lab. (Joint Venture Company)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • March 2008 to May 2009

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Handled all account transactions such as General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management and Fixed Assets by using QAD system.
2. Prepared Purchase Orders for some cases.
3. Applied Accounting Rules, Regulations and Board Resolutions of the Joint Venture.
4. Prepared for the Monthly closing.
5. Prepared Banks reconciliation every month and send it to Abu Dhabi.
6. Prepared Inter-company Invoices (ICs) and charged it to the correct location such as USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, and Pakistan.
7. Interacted with Internal and External Auditors in completing audits.

Accounts Manager at Abdulla Fouad Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • October 2004 to February 2008

Duties & Responsibilites:
1. Handled all account activities including General Accounts receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management and Fixed Assets by using QAD system.
2. Conducted the local shares of five Portfolios by using Oracle Share System.
3. Prepared the daily transactions of the local share in the Oracle Share System.
4. Reviewed the daily transactions have been entered in Oracle Share System as well as the QAD.
5. Prepared an excel sheet contains all details of our shares to the Vice President of Finance to help him in buying and selling process.
6. Prepared Financial Analysis and Technical Analysis for our shares in all portfolios.
7. Updated Real Estate's Investments and follow up with Real Estate Offices for last prices.
8. Maintained journal vouchers of foreign investments.
9. Daily positing for the lacal shares
10. Managed the Dividends received from listed companies by booking them in the system of Oracle Share System
11. Followed with the banks and the companies that distribute the dividends and not received by us by sending letters to them.
12. Reconciled all accounts of our portfolios
13. Reconciled between Oracle Share System and QAD
14. Made inter company reconciliation in Monthly basis
15. Prepared Valuation Report of the Local Share
16. Prepared sector wise Profit & Loss Report of the Local Share
17. Prepared the Turnover Report of the Local Share
18. Prepared Bank Position on Weekly basis
19. Prepared Management Report on Monthly basis
20. Prepared for Month closing
21. Prepared the audit files for the year closing
22. Prepared the Budget in the end of each year
23. Met with Investments representatives and contribution in the decision making process.

Accountant - Accounts Receivable at Saudi Industerial Paints Company (SIPCO)
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • September 2002 to September 2004

1. Responsible for Dammam and branch office cash sales collection from customer service on daily basis, and verify deposit into the company’s bank account.
2. Responsible for customer collection entry in the computer as per the procedure issued from the management from time to time.
3. Responsible for coordination with Credit Control staff in matters related to customer outstanding, payment received, follow-up on customer cheque return from banks.
4. Responsible to verify sales invoices raised from customer service in Dammam and branch offices; receipt of account copy, customer PO attachments, and confirmation of accurate entry in computer.
5. Responsible for reconciliation of customer accounts and balance confirmations for annual audits, and for management purpose to efficient account receivable system.
6. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of account receivable aged trial balance total to main ledger control figure.
7. Responsible to maintain and provide details for entries related to receivable ledger accounts; customer advance, payable adjustment etc. such other control accounts as deemed necessary to maintain company accounts.
8. Responsible for bank reconciliation entries related to customer collection deposits and follow-up with banks and customer for unknown receipts or deviation or details.
9. Responsible to translate customer Arabic accounts statements whenever necessary.
10. Responsible to translate correspondences from Head Office and Government bodies regarding financial matters.
11. Responsible to meet job, completion and periodical reporting deadlines and given by the departmental Head from time to time.
12. Responsible to provide necessary assistance for Auditors during the annual and interim Audit program.
13. Responsible to provide necessary assistance and participation in interim and annual inventory verification program as directed by the Accounts Manager.
14. Responsible to comply procedures in related area of work and provide necessary assistance in implementation of ISO program.
15. To comply health, safety and security measures implemented by the management.
16. Responsible to assist Accounts Manager with deputation during staff vacation.
17. Participation in training program to upgrade job skills and train other staff members designated by the Departmental Head in areas of departmental interest.
18. Responsible for such other functions as directed by the Accounts Manager from time to time, and as deemed necessary for the smooth functioning of the Department.

Financial Planning Consultant at Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • November 2001 to August 2002

1. Arranged appointments with prospective clients
2. Introduced the whole aspect of financial program
3. Assisted the client with the idea concerning investment suitable to his financial resources and interest
4. Prepared of a Forecast Computation of profit or loss to clients by using of ESILLIS system
5. Provided clients with the market situation, price of stock, bonds and other details vide Samba
6. Designed other options if required
7. Kept the client’s information as confidential
8. Submitted daily, weekly and monthly Reports to sales Manager
9. Submitted other reports required by the higher Management

Accountant & Financial Analyst at Ali H. Al Dahan & Sons Company
  • Saudi Arabia
  • March 2000 to October 2001

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. In-Charged deeply in many account activities.
2. Worked under Purchase Department.
3. Assigned to provide a Financial Analysis.
4. Prepared for the Monthly closing.
5. Contributed for Year End Closing.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance & Economics
  • at King Fahad Unversity of Petrolium & Minerals
  • June 2001

Specialties & Skills

Accounting and Finance
MS Word
MFG Pro (QAD)
MS Powepoint
Oracle JD Edward
MS Excel
Quick Books
Oracle Financial
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Ability to proactively discern potential problems and propose solutions
Willingness to learn and work independently
Ability to work effectively with all levels and functions within the organization
Ability to enhance productivity through technology
Ability to listen effectively, ask questions for clarification and guidance
Ability to multitask and handle intense pressur
Flexibility, organization, and poise under time constraints and deadlines
Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to build relationships quickly and work in ambiguous situations
Able to work in multi-cultural environment
Strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Risk Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Cash Flow Management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

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