
Saleem SALEEM Azhar
Precision. Insight. Impact – Your Financial Analyst
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWork Experience
Finance ManagerFull Time
Rawafed Health Company
Dec 2019 - Present -5 yrs, 6 months
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh
- Job Details:An experienced financial professional specializing in strategic planning, project management, and financial operations. Expertise includes managing full sets of books, budgeting, and aligning finance, IT, supply chain, and HR with corporate strategy. Proficient in banking models such as LC/LG and BG, while ensuring daily, monthly, and yearly supply chain and logistics demands are met. Key achievements include developing Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA) for month-end processes, cost analysis, performance evaluations, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities. Strong in overseeing finance operations, setting objectives, collaborating with auditors, and aligning cross-departmental strategies to ensure business success.
Finance ManagerFull Time
H&D Asia International (Pvt) Ltd
Jun 2016 - Jun 2019 -3 yrs
Sri Lanka , Colombo
- Job Details:As CFO, I led the development of a high-performing finance and accounting team, ensuring financial stability by balancing revenues and expenses. I oversaw FP&A, collaborated with department heads on financial analysis and budgeting, and provided strategic insights to the board and CEO. Key responsibilities included driving financial planning, managing organizational risks, optimizing investment strategies, overseeing capital structure and fundraising efforts, and ensuring sufficient cash flow. I also supervised finance personnel, managed vendor relationships, set up the company's ERP system, ensured compliance with regulations, and produced accurate forecasting reports.
Education
Master's Degree in Business
University of WalesJan 2012
Technical Diploma in Business & IT
British Computer SocietyJan 2008 - Jan 2010 - 2 yr
Charted Institute of Management Accounting in Management Accounting
CIMAJan 2002 - Jan 2006 - 4 yr
High School - Other
Isipathana College, ColomboJan 1999
Achievements
Setting accounting policies and introduction of Authorization Matrix for better controls. Managed a US $ 500 Million demand from the Malawi Revenue Authority to pay as defaulted tax and saved US $ 450 Million from the company bottom line.
Skills
Languages
English
FluentTamil
AdvancedArabic
Beginner
Training & Certifications
Neuro Selling Accelerator
Inotrend Int·2024Diploma In Project Management
London Business School·2012Project Management Professionals
Informatics·2008Advanced Ms Excel
IDM·2001