Accounting / Finance

ABDULLAH LASHKERI +966 559769698, [email protected]
Finance Professional | Audit (EY) | Financial Reporting & IFRS LinkedIn, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Finance professional with Big 4 audit experience at EY and current financial operations experience in Saudi Arabia. Skilled
in audit testing, financial statement review, reconciliations, and IFRS-based reporting support. Experienced in general ledger
accounting, month-end closing activities, and internal controls during audit and finance operations. Strong exposure to
identifying accounting discrepancies and supporting accurate financial reporting. Currently seeking opportunities in Audit,
Financial Reporting, or Cost-related finance roles in Saudi Arabia to further develop in reporting, analysis, and financial
control functions.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Finance Operations Associate February 2026 – Present
Material Solution Technology Jeddah, KSA
● Manage daily financial operations including general ledger postings, journal entries, AP/AR processing, and
bank reconciliations.
● Perform monthly reconciliations across 5+ bank accounts and ledgers to ensure accuracy of financial records.
● Support month-end closing activities by preparing schedules, verifying balances, and ensuring timely reporting
● Handle accounts receivable process, including invoicing and collections, to support cash flow efficiency
● Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate records using accounting systems, supporting timely financial
closing
● Maintain fixed asset register and prepare IFRS-compliant depreciation schedules for accurate asset reporting
● Supported inventory accounting records and assisted in monitoring stock movements and discrepancies.
● Assist in maintaining financial data accuracy and supporting internal control improvements within finance
operations

Advanced Audit Associate October 2024 – January 2025
Audit Associate September 2023 – September 2024
EY (Ernst & Young) Bangalore, India

● Reviewed financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with IFRS and Lux GAAP reporting
requirements.
● Performed detailed testing of general ledger accounts, journal entries, cash balances, investments, and other financial
statement line items.
● Analysed financial data and identified accounting errors, misclassifications, and control weaknesses, supporting accurate
financial reporting.
● Worked with client finance teams to reconcile account balances and resolve discrepancies during audit engagements.
● Assisted in reviewing investment valuations, management fee calculations, and net asset value (NAV) reporting for private
equity structures.
● Prepared audit documentation and financial analyses using Excel and EY audit systems while ensuring timely completion of
engagement deliverables.
● Collaborated with international teams and client stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and maintain compliance with
professional standards.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)
Jain University, Bengaluru, India June 2020 – May 2023

Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Sharda University, India (Pursuing) January 2026 – Expected June 2028


Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) (Pursuing) January 2026 – Expected December 2027


SKILLS
Accounting & Finance Skills:
IFRS, Lux GAAP, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Risk-Based Auditing, Internal Controls, Journal Entry Testing, NAV Reviews, SPV
Accounting, General Ledger (GL) Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, Month-End &
Year-End Closing, Journal Entries & Adjustments, Fixed Asset Accounting & Depreciation, Inventory Accounting (FIFO)
Systems:
ERP Systems: Climax, Refrens
Technical Skills:
Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
Certifications:
General Management Certification (Jain University)
EY Learning Certifications - Substantive Audit Procedures for Cash and Cash Equivalents, Auditing Private Equity Structures.