I am a SOCPA-certified Accountant with 9+ years of experience executing day-to-day accounting
operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT/ZATCA compliance, and internal controls. Strong
background in general ledger accounting, AP/AR management, month-end closing, financial
analysis, and audit support.
CORE SKILLS
Journal Entries & GL Accounting
Bank & Account Reconciliations
Financial Statements
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Vendor Invoicing & Payment Processing
Cash Collections Monitoring
Month-End & Year-End Closing
VAT Filing & ZATCA Compliance
Internal Controls & Audit Support
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Inventory & Cost Accounting
Payroll (Mudad/WPS)
ERP & TECHNICAL SKILLS
ZOHO Books, QuickBooks, XERO, Odoo
Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIAR Almethen Trading Company – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Senior Accountant May 2023 – Present
Lead the full accounting cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger.
Ensure accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions.
Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management reporting schedules.
Oversee AP/AR, vendor payments, customer collections, and invoice processing.
Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and adjustments.
Perform bank reconciliations, validate financial data, and ensure VAT/ZATCA compliance.
Maintain internal controls, support audits, and supervise payroll and inventory accounting.
Food Arts Investment Company – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Accountant & Internal Auditor May 2021 – May 2022
Managed bank reconciliations aligned with the Foodics system
Ensured accurate AP processing with timely vendor payments.
Oversaw inventory control and reviewed procurement entries for accuracy.
Prepared payroll and handled EOSB, vacation pay, and employee settlements.
Managed petty cash, branch expenses, and supported quarterly VAT filing in ZATCA Portal.
Assisted external auditors, and reported financial issues to management for approvals.
Conducted branch-level internal audits to detect fraud and resolve discrepancies.
Perfect Vision Factory – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Accountant May 2019 – Apr 2021
Executed daily accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations and AP/AR.
Prepared financial statements, supporting schedules, and month-end closing entries.
Filed VAT returns and ensured compliance with ZATCA requirements.
Conducted inventory valuation, stock audits, and cost analysis.
Supported ERP implementation and strengthened internal controls.
IBM India Pvt. Ltd. – Gurgaon, India
F&A Business Analyst Jun 2015 – Oct 2018
Managed daily financial transactions and ensured accurate reporting.
Handled the full Order-to-Cash cycle, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
Resolved payment issues and coordinated with cross-functional teams.
Supported month-end closing and audit documentation.
EDUCATION
MBA – Finance - Jamia Hamdard University, India 2015
Bachelor of Commerce - CSJM University, India 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
SOCPA – Associate Membership
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
Iqama Status: Transferable
Availability: Immediate
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Almas Alam
Phone: +966 54 905 2526
Email: [email protected]
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
