Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Strategic Finance Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience across capital markets, investment management, financial services, and diversified corporate environments in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Experienced in leading end-to-end financial operations including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated financial institutions. Strong expertise in preparing and submitting Financial Adequacy Reports to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), ensuring full compliance with regulatory capital requirements, governance frameworks, and financial reporting standards. Proven track record in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting accuracy, optimizing accounting processes, and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at transforming financial data into actionable insights that support executive decision-making, investment strategy, and business performance improvement. Skilled in managing month-end and year-end closing processes, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy of trial balances and financial statements. Experienced in supervising finance teams, improving workflow efficiency, and maintaining high standards of financial integrity across organizations. Highly experienced in regulatory compliance, including AML/KYC frameworks, audit coordination, and internal control systems within investment and securities environments. Hands-on experience with ERP systems including Oracle Financials, Odoo, Burgan Financial System, and Onyx Pro, supporting automation and modernization of financial operations. Certified Finance Manager (CFM), Financial & Managerial Accounting Assistant (FMAA), General Securities Qualification (CME-1), and CMA candidate with continuous professional development in financial analysis, modeling, and capital market regulations. Strong ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial focus.
- Lead financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning to support business objectives. - Oversee preparation and submission of financial reports to senior management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. - Manage month-end closing processes including reconciliations, trial balance preparation, and financial reporting accuracy. - Supervise finance team operations and improve workflow efficiency across accounting and reporting functions. - Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements including AML/KYC frameworks. - Provide financial analysis and insights to support investment and executive decision-making. - Prepared and submitted Financial Adequacy Reports to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), ensuring compliance with regulatory capital and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities: - Directed financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning aligned with organizational objectives. - Developed financial control systems to improve reporting accuracy and enhance cost management efficiency. - Prepared periodic financial statements and management reports supporting strategic decision-making. - Supervised finance team performance and ensured timely completion of accounting cycles and reporting deadlines. - Analyzed financial performance and identified variances to support corrective financial actions. - Coordinated audit processes and ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations. - Prepared and submitted Financial Adequacy Reports to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), ensuring compliance with regulatory capital and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities: - Verified and reviewed all accounting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance, reducing errors in financial records and improving data reliability. - Managed accounts receivable and payable tracking, ensuring timely reconciliation and improving control over outstanding balances. - Prepared and submitted Financial Adequacy Reports to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), ensuring compliance with regulatory capital and reporting requirements. - Calculated and verified payroll components including salaries, allowances, deductions, and adjustments, ensuring accuracy of employee payments. - Prepared payment requests and check documentation after validating supporting approvals, strengthening financial authorization controls. - Produced daily financial reports for management review, improving operational transparency and decision tracking. - Executed monthly trial balance preparation and supported month-end closing, ensuring timely financial reporting cycles.
Responsibilities: - Performed monthly petty cash reconciliation across branches, improving cash control and reducing discrepancies in branch expenses. - Managed customer accounts and prepared monthly financial claims, improving accuracy of receivable tracking. - Monitored accounts payable and resolved supplier discrepancies, improving supplier relationship accuracy and payment control. - Supported branch-level financial supervision, improving consistency of financial operations across locations. - Participated in fixed asset inventory verification, ensuring accurate asset records and reducing misstatements.
Responsibilities: - Recorded journal entries and maintained structured accounting records, improving accuracy of financial documentation and audit readiness. - Monitored customer balances and managed receivables tracking, reducing overdue balances through consistent follow-up. - Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and ensured accuracy of cash reporting, improving financial control over liquidity. - Managed accounts payable records and resolved supplier discrepancies, ensuring accurate settlement of financial obligations. - Supported fixed asset tracking and inventory verification, improving accuracy of asset reporting.