A commercially sharp, dynamic and results-driven accounting and financial management professional with over 30 years' progressive experience in overseeing business operations and managing financial health of the organization. Proven expertise in handling all accounting activities, driving the financial planning, maintaining operating budgets, ensuring adequate cash flow, monitoring financial activities and directing the staff for attaining financial goals. Proficient in determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems to facilitate internal financial control. Visionary and decisive leader, having ability to work cooperatively with others to set goals, resolve problems/issues, and make sound decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Bachelor of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Accounting)
Amman - Jordan
United Yousef M.Naghi Co.Ltd ,Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Freyssinet, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Research and Publishing Co., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Arthur Andersen & Co., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Description of my main areas of expertise and achievements
-- Executive Coaching Program, Winners Wings, Online , Jeddah , Saudi Arabia (October - December 2020).
-- Meftech Payments (Sadad, Mada & E Commerce), Meftech Payments, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (May 2018).
-- NCB 13thAnnual Treasury & Corporate Customer Conference, National Commercial Bank, Vienna, Austria (Nov 2017.
-- CFO Programme, Euromoney Learning Solutions, London, UK (Aug 2017).
-- Saudi 4th Annual Trade Finance, Saudi trade Finance, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia (Nov 2016).
-- NCB 11thAnnual Treasury & Corporate Customer Conference, National Commercial Bank, Paris, France (Nov 2015).
-- Saudi 3rd Annual Trade Finance, Saudi trade Finance, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia (Nov 2015).
-- NCB 10thAnnual Treasury & Corporate Customer Conference, National Commercial Bank, Rome, Italy (Nov 2014).
-- Feasibility Study : Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation, Meirc Training & Consulting Dubai, U.A.E. (Sep 2012)
-- Reading , interpreting and analyzing Financial Statements, Meirc Training & Consulting, Dubai, U.A.E. (Apr 2009).
-- Budgeting & Forecasting For Optimum profitability, Institute For international Research, Dubai, U.A.E. (Oct 1998).
-- Manager Seminar, Arthur Andersen & Co., Chicago, U.S.A. (July 1996).
-- Middle East Valuation Workshop, Arthur Andersen & Co., Manama, Bahrain (May 1995).
-- Fraud Elimination in Financial Statements, Arthur Andersen & Co., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Jan 1994).
-- Saudi Income Tax and Zakat, Arthur Andersen & Co., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Oct 1993).
-- Audit Continuous Improvement Process, Arthur Andersen & Co., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Sep 1993).
-- Intermediate Banking Industry, Arthur Andersen & Co., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Jun 1992).
-- Senior Development School, Arthur Andersen & Co., Eindhoven, Holland (Jun 1990).
-- Firm Audit Staff Training, Saba & Co., Amman, Jordan (Jul 1987).
-- Provided leadership to Operational Excellence which eliminated SR 50M of selling, general and administrative costs through organizational restructuring and cost reduction initiatives.
-- Significant contribution in cutting receivable write off SR 30M during the last five years by developing credit policies, applying aggressive collection strategies and communicating with delinquent account.
-- Successfully negotiated and structured financing agreements with Banks which resulted in reducing basis points and obtaining favorable covenant restrictions.
-- Effectively managed inventory by proper control over purchases, which reduced the liquidation cost for obsolete products.
-- Evaluated new business as well as investment proposals by conducting feasibility studies and rendered sound advice to the management.
-- Led implementation of new ERP system (Oracle) in the organization while handling all stages including data capture, data migration, reporting and accounts mapping
-- Effectively negotiated structured financing agreements for specific projects with Banks, which resulted in obtaining best rates and favorable covenants.
-- Effectively evaluated new business (Publication) and investment proposals by conducting feasibility studies and rendered sound advice to the management for decision making.
-- Successfully led committee for cost reduction, ensuring saving of SR 35 M in operational costs through organizational restructuring and review of all operating costs.
-- Functioned as the Head of Internal Audit department part of an outstanding project for a major Group in Saudi Arabia for a period of two years.
Jordan is a country of hikers and historians, scientists and artists, foodies and yoga-fiends. Whatever your tribe, you’ll find a kindred spirit here.
Saudi Arabia,officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA),is a country in Western Asia. It spans the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula, with a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi). Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, and the second-largest country in the Arab world.
Recommendations from my professional network
Mohammad has an ideal mix of personal strengths and qualities that make him a great candidate for developing or overseeing the financial strategy of any company. His financial management skills are extraordinary and he is very well connected with banks and can negotiate great deals and get them done. Mohammad brings years of experience, financial knowledge and foresight, and an overall understanding of strategic business development to the table, and would be an asset to a company of any size.
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A selection of certificates and awards received
Jeddah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.