Finance Leader with over 17 years of expertise in Real Estate Development, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas Services within Saudi Arabia. Exceptional track record in Strategic Financial Planning, FP&A, and Corporate Governance, managing a SAR 30B+ project portfolio and accelerating corporate IPO readiness. Recognized for high-stakes business impact, including uncovering SAR 30M+ in unrecognized revenue and achieving SAR 2M in tax savings through rigorous financial control. Adept at steering large-scale SAP ERP implementations, driving working capital optimization, and enforcing strict IFRS compliance to maximize cross-sector profitability and deliver actionable intelligence to executive leadership. Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Signature Competencies
• Strategic Financial Planning • Investment Appraisal • Working Capital Management • Budgeting & Forecasting • Financial Reporting • Cost & Profitability Analysis • Cash flow & Liquidity Management • ERP Systems (SAP) • Business Partnering • Cross-Functional Leadership • Financial Modeling • Financial Control • Variance Analysis • ZATCA Compliance • Team Leadership Work Experience • Scenario & Feasibility Analysis • Corporate Governance • IFRS Compliance • IPO Readiness • Tender Evaluation
Experience
Financial Controller at National Housing Company (NHC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jun 2021 – Present
▪ Portfolio Financial Control & Project Financial Oversight: Directed comprehensive financial oversight for a real estate portfolio valued at SAR 30B+ across 100+ active projects, ensuring alignment with corporate growth targets and long-term strategic objectives. ▪ Pricing Strategy & Profitability Optimization: Developed financial pricing models for residential units (apartments and villas), conducting cost-plus pricing and profitability analysis to optimize gross margins and enhance portfolio returns. ▪ Financial Modeling & Strategic Planning: Developed the company's five-year business plan, financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis to optimize project profitability and support executive investment decisions. ▪ Capital Optimization & Cash Flow Management: Led working capital optimization, liquidity strategies, and investment planning initiatives to improve cash flow management, strengthen budget control, and support efficient capital utilization. ▪ Financial Reporting & Performance Analytics: Designed and implemented financial reporting templates integrating targeted KPIs and variance analysis to deliver actionable financial insights to senior leadership. ▪ Cost Control & Revenue Recognition Governance: Supervised systematic reviews of contract variations, change orders, project billings, and revenue recognition protocols to streamline cost structures and improve cross-functional financial performance. ▪ Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Managed structural coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities to strengthen internal controls and maintain financial governance across operations. ▪ Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support: Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to provide performance insights, profitability evaluation, and decision support across the project portfolio. ▪ Tender Evaluation: Executed tender evaluations for large-scale company projects, providing data-driven recommendations to senior management.
Chief Accountant at Jazil Investment Company, Khobar, Saudi Arabia Jun 2020 – May 2021
▪ IPO Readiness & Corporate Financial Reporting: Led the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and financial disclosures for the company's IPO readiness, working closely with financial advisors by providing financial information, supporting documentation, and audit requirements throughout the IPO process. ▪ Full-Cycle Accounting & Internal Control Governance: Supervised end-to-end accounting operations across AR, AP, General Ledger (GL), month-end closing, and budgeting while enhancing internal controls. ▪ Tax Optimization & Statutory Compliance: Achieved a significant cost reduction of SAR 2 million in withholding tax expenses while maintaining accountability for corporate VAT, Zakat, WHT, and regulatory compliance. ▪ Working Capital Optimization & Treasury Operations: Managed the accounts receivable cycle, corporate bank facilities, and letters of guarantee to shorten collection timelines, strengthen working capital management, and maximize cash flow efficiency. ▪ ERP Systems Integration & Process Automation: Optimized ERP system functionalities and automated financial reporting processes, enhancing data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and enterprise-wide financial visibility. ▪ IFRS Implementation & External Audit Coordination: Executed the compliance roadmap for IFRS 15 implementation while coordinating with external auditors to fulfill transparency mandates. ▪ Team Leadership & Performance Mentorship: Led and mentored the finance team, establishing structured workflows, enhancing collaboration, and improving departmental performance.
Senior Accountant at Al Watania Gypsum Company, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia Feb 2015 – May 2020
▪ Cost & Profitability Analysis: Analyzed product cost structures, COGS, inventory valuation, and operational KPIs across manufacturing lines; provided financial insights on production variances, abnormal spoilage, and cost drivers to support margin improvement and
cost-reduction initiatives.
▪ Financial Statement Preparation & Group Consolidation: Executed month-end closing, group financial reporting, and consolidation
procedures to deliver quarterly and annual financial statements alongside analytical insights to the CEO and CFO.
▪ Fixed Assets Management & CAPEX Monitoring: Monitored capital expenditure and transitioned production assets to a units-ofproduction depreciation method, improving cost allocation accuracy and enhancing profitability visibility.
▪ SAP Business One ERP Implementation: Played a key role in the implementation of SAP Business One ERP, improving financial data
accuracy, reporting transparency, and internal control effectiveness.
▪ Working Capital Management & Liquidity Optimization: Oversaw the purchase-to-pay cycle while managing letters of credit and bank
accounts to optimize supplier terms, enhance working capital efficiency, and strengthen corporate liquidity.
▪ Accounts Receivable & Credit Loss Assessment: Conducted accounts receivable aging analysis and expected credit loss (ECL)
assessments to support accurate doubtful debt provisions and improve credit risk monitoring.
▪ Regulatory Tax Compliance & External Audit Governance: Managed Zakat and tax compliance activities in accordance with ZATCA requirements while coordinating audit engagements with Big 4 audit firms.
▪ Budget Utilization Tracking & Accounting Operations Leadership: Supervised daily accounting oper