Saudi Arabia
An experienced finance professional, over 15 years of experience in accounts, tax and audit across Saudia Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Pakistan with an in-depth view of the key business processes, internal controls, corporate governance and regulatory as well as accounting frameworks of an array of industries. Key skills include strong technical knowledge, ability to lead and positive attitude.
• Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS. • Preparation, presentation and monitoring of budget, rolling as well as quarterly forecast. • Timely and accurate month end closing and reporting with financial analysis. • Ensure compliance with VAT and corporate tax along with appropriate return filing. • Monitor progress of the projects, investigate variances and make sure of on time progress billings. • Providing concise overview of the Local Content and managing its audit.
• Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS and ensure timely completion of audit. • Preparation of annual budget, quarterly forecast and flash reports. • Ensuring adequate month end with submission of monthly business review pack with analysis. • Preparation of periodic statutory reports for the Central Bank. Handling of audits by the regulator. • Working capital management & cash flow forecast. • Preparation of financial overview for board of director’s meeting. • Design and implementation of ERP, policies and internal controls. • Ensure compliance with VAT and corporate tax along with appropriate return filing.
• Preparation of statutory financial statements. Liaison with auditor. • Analysis for the Company’s Annual Report that includes financial ratio analysis. • Computation of current taxation, deferred taxation with reconciliation. Ensure VAT compliance. • Tax planning, dealing with the tax audits & notices and business partnering for tax matters. • Negotiation of insurance contracts and claims. Handling of LCs and bank guarantee. • Enterprise Risk Management Process review and reporting.
• Overall execution of audit through planning, testing of internal controls, substantiation of FS. • Preparation of the audit report, covering letter to the BOD and the Management Letter. • I have performed various assignments in Pakistan, Kuwait and Qatar few are as follows: - M.H. Alshaya Co. (kuwait) - Smith International (Qatar) - Saad Buzwair Automotive (Qatar) - Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited - Thal Limited - Asia Petroleum Limited - Pakistan National Shipping Corporation - AC Nielsen Pakistan (Pvt) Limited