Ashraf Abdel Hamid Mohamed

Senior Accountant & Lead Head of Accounts

Riyadh, SA.

About

Highly experienced Senior Accountant and Lead Head of Accounts with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial systems management, including 10 years in Saudi Arabia's major contracting, real estate development, and healthcare sectors. Proven expertise in establishing chart of accounts, optimizing balance sheets, ensuring integrated ZATCA tax compliance, and leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance working capital and financial performance.

Work

Al-Raim Contracting and Real Estate Development Company

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Senior Accountant and Head of Accounts

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Led comprehensive financial operations for a prominent contracting and real estate development firm, ensuring IFRS compliance and strategic cash flow management.

Highlights

Managed general accounting, journal entries, and the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements, ensuring 100% compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Oversaw bank accounts and cash flows for multiple real estate development projects, optimizing liquidity and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Monitored and controlled estimated budgets across various projects, contributing to fiscal discipline and resource allocation effectiveness.

Structured and refined the chart of accounts for contracting companies, accurately reflecting cost and revenue items and aligning with modern accounting systems.

Managed and audited daily cash treasury movements for the company and its branches, ensuring accuracy and mitigating financial risks.

Nahdat Al-Emaar Contracting Company

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Payments Accountant for Roads and Projects Sector

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Ensured meticulous financial control over contractor payments and government accounts for critical road projects, maintaining high accuracy and compliance.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive oversight and auditing of subcontractor claims and invoices, verifying field progress and contractual adherence before payment processing.

Reconciled accounts with suppliers and government entities for vital road projects, managing substantial financial flows with precision and ensuring compliance.

Audited and processed payrolls and allowances, ensuring meticulous accuracy and compliance with wage protection system files for timely bank transfers.

Reviewed and approved contractor and supplier statements, verifying adherence to contractual terms prior to scheduling cash payments.

Al-Seihani Medical Group - Ishbiliya Clinic

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Chief Financial Accountant

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Managed core financial accounting functions for a medical group, ensuring accurate record-keeping and optimizing revenue collection from insurance and clients.

Highlights

Reviewed and reconciled daily journal entries, treasury, and bank deposit accounts, meticulously auditing medical funds, salaries, and purchases.

Resolved and followed up on claims with health insurance companies and clients, accelerating collections and significantly reducing outstanding payment periods.

Prepared trial balances and drafted initial balance sheets and income statements, collaborating effectively with external auditors.

Abdul Ali Al-Ajmi Contracting Company

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Payments and Trust Fund Accountant for Projects

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Summary

Managed the review and auditing of expenditure documents and reconciled trust funds for field projects, ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

Highlights

Responsible for reviewing and auditing expenditure-supporting documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial transactions.

Managed and reconciled trust funds and cash flows for continuous field projects, maintaining financial control and transparency.

Oversaw the financial accounts for Waafi program projects under the Ministry of Housing, ensuring adherence to program standards and regulations.

Project Management Systems Company

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Financial Accountant

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

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Summary

Recorded daily journal entries and performed regular bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.

Highlights

Recorded daily entries in ledgers and performed periodic bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Reconciled trial balances to verify the soundness of final accounts, supporting accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.

Education

Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Commerce Financial Accounting Grade: Good

Languages

Arabic

English

Skills

Accounting Software & Systems

Microtik, Qoyod Cloud Accounting, Daftarah Financial Software, Electronic Invoicing, ZATCA Portal.

Office Skills

MS Excel (Advanced Levels), MS Word (Formal Report Preparation).

Financial & Regulatory Skills

Budget Preparation & Financial Forecasting, Working Capital & Liquidity Management, Cost Control & Waste Reduction, Tax Auditing & Reconciliations, ZATCA Compliance, VAT Declarations, Real Estate Transaction Tax Recovery.

Personal & Leadership Skills

Leadership & Accounting Team Guidance, Meticulous Accuracy & Error Resistance, Decision Making & Control, Effective & Productive Work Under Pressure.

Projects

ZATCA Compliance and VAT

Summary

Managed the calculation and submission of VAT tax declarations for the company, and prepared audit files upon request, ensuring full compliance with Saudi tax regulations.

Real Estate Transaction Tax Recovery

Summary

Managed and followed up on real estate transaction tax recovery processes related to the 'First Home' program, successfully improving liquidity.