Profile:
Financial & Accounting Expertise: General ledger management, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial consolidation, Controlling – Profitability Analysis.
Tools & Systems:
SAP ERP, Quickbook, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query), PowerBI
Industry Experience: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Mfg. B2B & B2C Financial Operations
Soft Skills:
Leadership, stakeholder communication, process improvement, problem-solving Strategic, customer-focused,
EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant, Texas FinServ Inc. – CPA Firm - USA
December 2024 – Current
Accurately record financial transactions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger (GL) entries.
Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial statements.
Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to clients, including maintaining ledgers, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Support tax filings, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate tax, by gathering financial data and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Utilize accounting tools such as QuickBooks for bookkeeping, reporting, and financial management.
Assist clients with accounting software implementations ensuring efficient financial management.
Provide financial guidance to clients, helping them optimize cash flow, manage expenses, and implement efficient accounting practices.
Finance Manager,
STLOP – Oil lubricant Mfg. Company. - KSA
June 2022 – October 2024
Performed bank account reconciliations and ensured alignment with book balances, Reduced reconciliation discrepancies by 20% through process improvements. Completed reconciliations 100% on time each month.
Managed accounts payable (A/P) processes, including online payment execution, maintaining a 98% on-time payment accuracy rate. Optimized accounts receivable (AR) for 800+ B2B & B2C customers, implementing Power BI dashboards that allowed sales managers to track payments by region and sales representative, improving collections.
Developed comprehensive budgets and forecasts for all business operations, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
Prepared detailed monthly profit and loss statements, segmented by product and consolidated, to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Prepared detailed variance analyses comparing current and prior months for each entity, providing insights to management before finalizing the period close.
Tracked capital expenditure using dynamic Microsoft excel template leading the more accurate budget control and an 7% decline in recorded over expenditure.
Oversaw finance activities and developed KPIs to assess staff performance effectively.
Collaborated with internal control teams, clients, and external stakeholders to collect information and resolve issues promptly.
Led and coached a finance team of 10, consistently meeting regulatory filing deadlines ahead of mandated dates.
Staff Accountant, Farabi Petrochemicals Company. - KSA
Mar 2006 – May 2022.
Managed the monthly close process using SAP Closing Cockpit, ensuring all tasks were completed on time and accurately.
Identified and implemented process improvements that streamlined and accelerated the monthly close cycle, reducing turnaround times and enhancing efficiency.
Consolidated monthly financial close for a group of 5 companies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Developed comprehensive budgets and forecasts for all business operations, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
Oversaw accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
Collaborated with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing queries promptly.
Identified inefficiencies in accounting processes and implemented improvements to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
Automate intercompany transactions within SAP shortening month-end reconciliation time by 2 days.
Worked closely with Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, and Operations teams to support strategic decision-making.
Addressed ad-hoc financial reporting requests and provided actionable insights to management.
Prepared and analyzed budget-to-actual reports, highlighting trends and discrepancies for management review.
Managed fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and cash flow forecasting.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Advanced Excel & Data Analytics Certification