Salum Kazi
@salumkazi
I build financial control, forecasting, and reporting systems that improve project performance and decision-making.
Saudi ArabiaWhat I'm looking for
At Keller, I oversee project financial performance across budgets, forecasts, P&L, costs, profitability, cash-flow drivers, risks, and ERP/SAP reconciliations.
I build Excel-based models connecting estimates, budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and variance analysis, while automating recurring reporting through Power Query. I work closely with project management, commercial, finance, project controls, and operations teams.
Previously at ENGIE Solutions, I supported the SPARK account’s annual budget, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting. I improved forecast accuracy by approximately 15% and helped improve reporting efficiency by approximately 30% through better analysis, dashboards, and streamlined workflows.
Earlier at Pan Gulf Industrial Investment, I managed group reporting, consolidation, IFRS reporting, intercompany reconciliations, cash-flow management, audits, VAT/ZATCA activities, and financial controls. I hold CPA, CMA, and DipIFRS qualifications and bring more than 10 years of finance experience in Saudi Arabia.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Responsible for project financial control and reporting, covering budgeting, forecasting, cost control, profitability analysis and financial performance.
Oversee project financial performance, monitoring revenue, costs, profitability, financial exposure and key project risks.
Develop project budgets, forecasts and cost forecasts based on project progress, actual cost trends and remaining work.
Pre
Served as Financial Analyst for the SPARK (King Salman Energy Park) account, supporting financial planning, budgeting, analysis and reporting.
Prepared the annual budget for the SPARK account, coordinating with operational and functional teams to consolidate budget requirements.
Developed budget assumptions based on planned activities, operational requirements, historical costs and expected financ
Senior accounting role within a manufacturing and trading group, covering holding-company accounting, group reporting, consolidation, IFRS, audit, cash-flow management and statutory requirements.
Managed accounting activities across GL, AP, AR, journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments and month-end closing.
Managed month-end closing activities for the holding company and prepared monthly
• Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis.
• Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
• Filed accounting information clearly and orderly for ease of retrieval.
• Reconciled accounts to maintain complete, balanced business ledgers.
• Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
• Reviewed and file
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Washington State Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Issued Jan 2024
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certification, Accounting
2022 - 2023
Certified Public Accountant
University of Mumbai
Masters of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
2019 - 2021
ACCA
Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (DipIFRS)
Issued Oct 2020
IMA | Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Issued Aug 2017
Institute of Management Accountants
CMA (USA) (Certified Management Accountant), Accounting and Finance
2015 - 2016
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2012 - 2015
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Saudi ArabiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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