I am a highly accomplished Chief Finance Officer (CFO), with over 20 years’ experience within various sectors including tech, education, telecommunications and big 4 accountancy firms. I am particularly skilled in all aspects of finance, accounting and auditing, with expertise in the development, implementation and supervision of internal control systems and possess a demonstrable track record in ERP/Hyperion implementation projects as well as IFRS and VAT, achieving goals through solid leadership and analysing/reporting capabilities. I have proven expertise in forecasting and budgeting as well as having the capacity to evaluate and minimize financial risk.Skills✓Possesses excellent analytical and organizational skills✓Proven experience in accounting and reporting processes under IFRS, USGAAP & local GAAP✓Expertise in ERP & Hyperion implementation including Oracle, People Soft✓Strong ability in cash management, cost controls and forecasting✓Exceptional planning, budgeting and forecasting skillsAchievementsPurity for Information Technology➢ Successfully oversaw company’s listing on Saudi stock exchange (NOMU)➢ Secured multi-million dollars facilities from various banks➢ Introduced radical changes in Accounting function resulting in periodic management reporting➢ Achieved an audit turnaround time of six weeks – previously six monthsLaureate➢ Instrumental in reorganizing the team to perform better but with less resources and successfully increased efficiency and cut costs by approximately 20%➢ Consistently undertook training of team members to ensure enhancement of their skills and capabilities➢ Successfully led Speed 4 Control project for Saudi Arabia resulting in implementation of global policies and procedures which ultimately led to Listing of Laureate USA on NASDAQ➢ Successfully closed ZATCA tax and Zakat assessments for various yearsWi Tribe (Qatar Telecom)➢ Successfully led and implemented Oracle & HFM within the company - both projects increased efficiency, effectiveness and provided better controls, saving at least 2 reporting days in a month
Listed skills include Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Internal Controls, Bookkeeping, and 28 others.