KHALID ABBAS MOHAMED . CPAE-Mail : K.abbas131@hotmail.com Mobile No +00966546616400

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SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER

Distinguished career directing financial, accounting, and investment operations to advance long-term financial goals. Steady career progression leading strategies to improve corporate financial standing and investment performance, maximize profitability, lower expenses, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate financial risk.A knowledgeable financial advisor to senior executives, and a trusted financial auditor in examining financial records and ensuring statements are clear, transparent, and free of misstatement or error. A well-rounded finance leader repeatedly success in building, developing, and guiding high-performance financial teams.

Time-tested qualifications in...

Financial Controls & Compliance Corporate Investment Strategy Financial Analysis and Reporting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Budget Development & Administration Forecasting & Risk Analysis Accounts Payable & Receivable

Corporate Treasury Variance Analysis Equity Portfolio Management Monthly Bank Reconciliations General Ledger Management Cash Flow Management Audit Preparation & Execution

CAREER EXPERIENCE

ARABIAN BUILDING & REHABILITATION Co. Ltd., Saudi Arabia / RiyadhFinance Manager, 02/2008 to 01/2016Directed corporate financial planning, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and investing activities for leading provider of waterproofing and concrete repair services. Developed and led 35-person team in daily financial and accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, handling bank agreements, managing daily cash flow, and in producing monthly and quarterly financial statements in line with strict reporting regulations. Collaborated with external auditors in orchestrating financial audits—including issuance of yearly balance sheet. Closely monitored Fixed Asset System to control new fixed asset purchases.

Executed investment strategies that improved the company’s wealth and profitability. Hired, developed, and mentored a high-performance financial team committed to company growth.Devised and instituted financial policies and controls to ensure uniformity and compliance in financial

operations and reduce company’s exposure to risk.Produced financial reports that were held up ascorporate standard for financial reporting. With both stock and fixed assets, consistently achieved high rates of return and achieved maximum benefits

from investments. Achieved this in part by collaborating with Procurement Manager to review purchase order quantities in advance and avoid unnecessary overages.

Regularly exceeded goals for accounts receivable turnover, average collection period, and average stock holding time.

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EGYPTIAN MARBLE & GRANITE CO., EgyptFinance Manager, 08/2005 to 01/2008Oversaw daily financial operations and reporting activities for regional leader in import and export services. Developed and implemented corporate budgets, managed financial controls, and produced detailed financial reports for business leaders. Led 18-person teamin performing daily accounting functions. Produced and distributed annual audit balance sheets. Prepared annual budget, monitored performance to budget, and analyzed variances. Responsible also for calculating bad debt provisions.

Advised department leaders on strategies for containing costs and maximizing revenues. Developed and implemented Collection business plan, and led team in timely payment collection. Instituted debt provisions that greatly reduced instances of bad debt.Created and implemented a customer credit limit policy with very strict supporting documentation. Instituted a Letter of Credit process applying to clients at risk of missing payments.Managed development and implementation of Contract Management System, providing company with

better control and clarity into contracts, and allowing company to better prepare for contract payments based on contract start and end dates.

SARA GROUP, Saudi Arabia / RiyadhFinance Manager, 03/1991 to 05/2005Planned and directed strategies to promote the financial health, growth, and stability of two key Sara Group businesses: Paris Gallery Corporation (retail showroom business) and Sara Co (distributor of perfumes, cosmetics, jewelries, watches, and other products).

As a trusted financial subject matter expert, closely analyzed each company’s financial records, produced accurate financial reports, advised senior leaders on financial matters, directed investment activities, instituted financial controls, and managed corporate equity portfolios.

In tandem with these strategic activities, led teams in performing daily accounting procedures, including accounts payable processing, customer invoicing, payment collection, preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, and collecting both on-time and overdue payments, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, and in producing all accounting and monthly financial reports

Protected companies from risk by analyzing customer payment histories and setting customer credit limits accordingly.

Drawing on past career success as an Auditor, collaborated with external auditors in facilitating detailed and thorough audits of each company’s financial activities.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AUDITING AND CONSULTANT OFFICE, Abu DhabiSenior Auditor, 6/1987 to 6/1990Provided diverse clients—including banks, oil companies, restaurants, subcontractors, and film producers—with precise, thorough financial auditing services. Closely examined client financial records for accuracy, and offered sound advice on improving financial reporting and internal controls. Additionally served clients by preparing trial balance sheets, developing and administering budgets, and managing cash flows.

Provided sound financial analysis and data interpretation for lawyers and other legal officials to use in high-stakes court proceedings.

~ Earlier career experience as Customer Controller for Bank Oman, Abu Dhabi, and as Credit Controller for Nile Bank Egypt. ~

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Commerce in Auditing and AccountingMANSOURA UNIVERSITY – EgyptCredentials & Professional Membership:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Montana Society of Certified

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