Hussein Farhat Email and Phone Number

My work experience included (but was not limited to) the following responsibilities:- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department- Ensure the alignment with the financial accounting objectives and Finance Manual. - Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles. - Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, processes and standards pertaining to finance and accounts processing.- Supervise, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. - Manage invoicing and the collection of receivables and payments.- Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting. - Preparation of periodic financial reports (balance sheets, profit and loss statements). - Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as required for use by senior management in decision-making.- Preparation of what-if, break-even, and trend analyses related to any potential acquisitions and new business initiatives.- Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Chief Financial officer, Chief Executive Office and General Manager.

Professional experience focusing mainly on Financial due diligence as well as Financial Modeling, Business Valuation services, Carve-Outs Assessment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Feasibility Studies and Market Research, covering a wide range of industries and business sectors including Contracting & Construction, Private Equities, Manufacturing, Media, Real Estate and Retail, Healthcare.Worked on the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the largest contracting company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a reported turnover of SAR +12.5bn (US$ +3.3bn) for 2013, working closely with both: Financial and Legal Advisors to ensure the compliance with the Capital Market Authority’s requirements and regulations.This extensive exposure involved drafting the IPO prospectus, including the preparation of the "Management Discussions and Analysis" (MD&A) and the "Risk Factors" Sections in both.

More than 3 years of experience in handling financial analysis, risk management, and audit assignments with specific proficiency in quality control, and audit assurance. Developed deep expertise and strong knowledge in various industries including: Media, Trading & Manufacturing, Contracting & Construction, Investment Funds, Retail & Wholesale and Port Management Services. My work experience included (but was not limited to) the following responsibilities:- Assist in proposals preparation and research.- Prepare concise, well written documents using appropriate business and technical language. - Establish and communicate roles and expectations for staff - Guide team members on the application of standard PwC approaches and methodologies.- Understand and participate in project planning, administration and economics (i.e. budgeting, staffing, billing and time management).- Delegate tasks; prioritize and manage assignments of self and others with a focus on completion within budget. Elevate issues to project leadership.- Demonstrate understanding and application of risk management policies and procedures.- Preparation and drafting audited financial statements on stand-alone and consolidated levels.

My work experience included (but was not limited to) the following responsibilities:- Performing basic external audit work responsibilities in support of and under the direction of the audit team.- Participating in developing external audit deliverable and ensuring work completeness within agreed upon time frames.- Staying abreast of general business/economic developments and new pronouncements/standards, to gain an understanding of their links and impact on the client’s business.