Seeking opportunities as Senior Accountant, Accountant, Finance Executive, or Assistant Finance Manager across Saudi Arabia.
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
📞 +966 547741586
📧 [email protected]
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Faisal Zeb
ACCA & CPA PROFESSIONAL
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Transferable Iqama +966547741586 [email protected]
PROFILE
Accountant with 5+ years of experience spanning audit, financial accounting, and compliance across Pakistan,
the UK, and Saudi Arabia. Experienced in IFRS reporting, VAT compliance (ZATCA), month-end closing, and ERP
systems. Proven ability to manage full accounting cycles with a strong foundation in audit and financial controls.
KEY SKILLS
Accounting & Finance Financial Statement Financial Reconciliations Liabilities & Fixed Asset
Management Preparation & Analysis & Reporting Management
Budgeting, Forecasting, Internal Controls & Audit IFRS, IAS & ISA Reporting Risk Assessment &
Variance Analysis Support & Compliance Mitigation
Accounts Payable & ZATCA VAT & Zakat Advanced Microsoft Excel
Receivable (AP/AR) Compliance
SOFTWARE SKILLS
ERPNext, Odoo, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, Microsoft Excel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant At Pioneer Project Executer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Mar 2025 — Present
ï‚· Handling accounting and financial operations for ongoing projects.
ï‚· Managing joinery section financial records using ERPNext.
ï‚· Recording project expenses, material consumption, and work-in-progress.
ï‚· Filing VAT returns and maintaining VAT records.
ï‚· Preparing payroll and maintaining employee attendance and salary records.
ï‚· Recording legal, regulatory, and compliance-related expenses.
ï‚· Coordinating with site, procurement, and production teams for accurate cost control.
Senior Accountant Baseline Practice Support Ltd Pakistan (UK Based) Apr 2023 — Feb 2025
ï‚· Oversaw and managed full accounting functions, including preparing and maintaining monthly and annual
financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (IAS, IFRS).
ï‚· Led and facilitated month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all reconciliations were completed
on time and financial reporting was prepared and submitted without errors.
ï‚· Prepared detailed financial analyses, forecasts, and budgeting reports, supporting senior management in
strategic decision-making and financial planning.
ï‚· Supervised and mentored junior accountants, providing training and guidance in accounting practices and
software (Xero, QuickBooks Online), helping enhance department efficiency.
ï‚· Managed relationships with KSA-based clients, ensuring their accounting needs were met, responding to
queries, and providing tailored services such as VAT reporting, invoicing, and financial statement
preparation.
ï‚· Ensured accurate processing of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, and other operational costs, adhering to internal financial policies and procedures.
ï‚· Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring all required documentation was provided and
implementing audit recommendations to improve financial controls.
ï‚· Assisted with tax planning and preparation for UK clients, ensuring compliance with local and international
tax laws, corporation tax, and reducing potential tax liabilities.
ï‚· Provided specialized accounting services for construction companies, managing complex project
accounting, cost estimation, job costing, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations
Audit Associate Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co Pakistan Apr 2021 — Mar 2023
ï‚· Assisted clients in preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting
frameworks, including work for Water and Sanitation Services Abbottabad and Premier Formica Industries
Limited.
ï‚· Contributed to developing audit programs with reference to the scope of work for engagements, ensuring
sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for forming audit opinions.
ï‚· Led audit teams through planning, execution, and completion stages of audits, ensuring thorough and
efficient processes.
ï‚· Reviewed final sets of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
ï‚· Assisted in evaluating internal control systems and provided appropriate recommendations to
management for improvements.
ï‚· Conducted detailed testing of financial records and transactions to identify discrepancies and documented
audit findings.
ï‚· Participated in client meetings to discuss audit plans and findings and assisted in training and mentoring
junior audit staff.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants, KSA
SOCPA (Eligible)
Certified Public Accountant, ICPAP, PAK
CPA, Islamabad
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, (Professional Level), UK
ACCA
Foundation in Accountancy, UK.
FIA
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent Urdu: Native Arabic: Basic (Actively Improving)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Transferable Iqama — immediate joining available, open to relocation across KSA.
• SOCPA Associate Member eligibility — actively pursuing registration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.