As a Financial Controller at TRG, a holding / investment company that deals with multiple underlying entities across the globe and my previous experience at Summit Bank and Ernst Young, I leverage my 11 years of professional experience and my credentials as a Chartered Accountant to perform several tasks efficiently and effectively.
My core competencies include financial reporting, financial accounting, internal processes and controls, external stakeholder management, and team management. I collaborate with internal / external auditors and prepare quarterly / annual consolidated financial statements according to IFRS/GAAP requirements. I also facilitate the MANCOM and BOD with information / reports necessary for strategic high level decisions, such as listings, de-listings, and mergers acquisitions.
My mission is to provide accurate, timely, and reliable financial information and analysis to support the growth and sustainability of the company and its subsidiaries. I strive to improve as a professional and a person, and to contribute to the success of the organization and its stakeholders. I have strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellence and integrity.
Working with a Public Listed and a Holding / Investment Company that deals with multiple underlying entities across the Globe. Perform several tasks efficiently, including statutory and management reporting, audits, taxations matters, team management, and corporate finance initiatives.
Collaborate with internal/external auditors and prepare quarterly / annual consolidated financial statements according to IFRS/GAAP requirements. Facilitate the MANCOM and BOD with information/ reports necessary for strategic high level decisions, such as listings, de-listings, and mergers & acquisitions decisions.
- Administered and monitored the overall finance and reporting function to track, measure, and analyze the financial health of the Group.
- Fostered robust working relationships with external auditors, banking institutions, stakeholders, and service providers to strengthen business links.
- Spearheaded NASDAQ listing, mergers & acquisitions, divestments and yearly DCF valuation of the subsidiaries.
Worked as an all rounder within all core finance functions such as, Budgeting & forecasting, Financial Reporting, Management reporting and internal audit function. Involved in preparation & finalization of accounts according to IFRS and local laws, while collaborating with external auditors. Presented senior management with high level reports, necessary to enhance strategic directions and facilitated in decision making.
- Worked on preparation, monitoring and review of Bank’s Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Budget.
- Reviewing & approving the monthly budget exceptions reports.
- Involved in preparation and finalization of Banks’s financial statements (Annual / Half Yearly / Quarterly).
- Review of various Bank’s policies and procedures and provide recommendation for improvements required.
Worked at positions from Audit Junior till audit supervisory in Assurance department of EY. Performed statutory audits, reviews and other engagements, mainly of Financial sector clients.
- Operated in audit & assurance department assignments that required formulation of work program, development, understanding, and extensive review of accounting and related internal controls systems with multiple objectives of recommending improvement.
- Executed actively on assignments, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Standard on Auditing (ISAs), applicable Tax laws, US-GAAP, industry specific regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Functioned with various clients, including Summit Bank Limited, AON Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited, BMA Capital Management Limited, BMA Assets Management Company Limited, UBL Fund Managers and Bin Dawood Holding Company - A Chain of retail outlets in Saudi Arabia.