Ahmed Darwish

In my role at Awtar United Catering Services Company, I was responsible for overseeing financial operations and supporting the CEO during the Odoo implementation. I implemented robust budgeting and cost-control systems, which significantly improved financial discipline. My responsibilities included monitoring financials, negotiating with banks, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations, all while fostering a culture of financial accountability.

• Oversaw financial planning, cash-flow forecasting, and strategic decision support for senior management, acting as the primary financial leader during the transition period. •Implemented budgeting and cost-control systems, enhancing financial discipline for multi-million riyal operations. • Developed a financial model for the "Feeri Housing Village" project, optimizing liquidity for over 5,000 drivers. • Negotiated extended payment terms with banks and suppliers, improving working capital by 15%.

• Analyzed media and event projects, identifying cost savings that boosted margins by 12%. • Managed end-to-end WHT and VAT filings, ensuring compliance with Saudi tax laws. • Streamlined financial processes through ERP systems, enhancing reporting accuracy by 25%. • Established financial policies and internal audit frameworks to strengthen controls.

• Led the implementation of Next ERP for startup subsidiaries, standardizing accounting policies within 9 months. • Revamped the reporting system, achieving a 20% reduction in month-end closing time. • Established accounting operations, payroll, and internal controls for new entities at Al Haj International Project Management Company.

• Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving a 10% reduction in production costs and enhancing profit margins. • Developed financial models for digital marketing services, resulting in a 30% increase in client retention. • Implemented forecasting techniques, improving budget accuracy by 20%. • Mentored the finance team on tax compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Oversaw multi-entity accounting operations, ensuring accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements. • Standardized accounting policies and internal controls across the group to enhance compliance and efficiency. • Supported external audits by providing comprehensive documentation, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

• Managed project accounting for asphalt and construction, ensuring strict adherence to budgetary guidelines. • Produced detailed project-based financial reports to evaluate performance and maintain accurate records. • Collaborated with project managers to track costs and optimize financial strategies.

Prepared financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and handled accounts payable/receivable for $2M+ annual operations.

• Handled financial reporting, ledger maintenance, and daily reconciliations.