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Dynamic finance leader with over 13+ years of experience which includes 11 years with Big 4s, in strategic finance, transactional accounting, financial controllership, and group consolidations in global organizations.- Proven track record in providing strategic direction and leadership for transactional accounting, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.- Expert in financial and operational controls, driving business growth and enhancing competitive positioning through effective finance management, internal controls, and productivity improvements.- Led financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, ensuring successful integration and alignment with organizational goals.- Active participant in board-level strategic discussions as a finance visionary, influencing corporate expansion and project decisions.- Exceptional skills in managing complex financial consolidations and group reporting for large, publicly listed groups (Tadawul & SEC) with over 50 subsidiaries worldwide.- Established strong relationships as a trusted advisor to business leaders, stakeholders, and teams, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment.- Pioneered IFRS conversion from SOCPA for leading clients in KSA; facilitated training on audit tools (EY CANVAS), digital audits, and AI (EY robotics) as part of an audit transformation initiative.- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, streamlining financial processes to mitigate risk, enhance productivity, and improve internal controls.- Experienced in conducting integrated audits in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and PCAOB standards.- Committed to staying current with new regulations, assessing their impact on the organization, and recommending appropriate safeguards.- Skilled in leading large finance teams, delivering training on digital audit tools, and providing regular mentoring.- Demonstrated abilities in quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, business planning, multicultural and cross-functional team leadership, communication, presentation, and project management.Key Skills• Financial Reporting• Group Reporting • Assurance / Statutory Audit• Finance & Accounts• Taxation• Statutory Compliance• IFRS Reporting• Internal Audit• SOX Audit• Financial Risk Management• Stakeholder Management• Team Management

Listed skills include Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, External Audit, and 12 others.