AMJAD ISSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Email: issakamjad@hotmail.com
Mobile: +966-558883130
OBJECTIVE
A management professional with 24+ years of diversified experience in developing and implementing
financial and administrative procedures, encompassing financial analysis, business investment projections,
profit generation, budgeting methodology and aids. Seeking a senior position in a progressive organization
to implement demonstrated skills and deliver next generation solutions to the finance organization
KEY SKILLS
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Business Analysis, Financial Management, Costing, Cash Flow & Corporate Investment Management, Auditing
Costing, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Feasibility Studies, Fund Management & Budget Control
Accounting, System Analysis &Restructuring, Profit Generation, Maximizing ROI
Evaluation & Response, Contractual, Credit Negotiations -Client &Financial Institutions
Coordinating Departments, Managerial Decision Making, Standardizing Policies & Procedures, HR Management
International Accounting Practice, Corporate Evaluation, Budgeting/Costing, Cost Cutting, Cash Flow
Team Building, Motivating, Analytical Skills, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skill
Microsoft Office (MS Word/MS Word/ PowerPoint), Baan & Oracle System
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Finance
April 2009 – May 2013
Saudi Al Ghurair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Liaised directly with the Board of Directors on all financial and administrative matters to develop and implement
strategies around financial management, human resources, operations, technology and legal issues.
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Supported management, staff, clients and the Board through oversight of strategic financial planning, analysis and
business modeling including strategic planning and feasibility study for the investment projects.
Managed the timely development of an annual budget, budget projections for strategic planning, as well as cost control
strategies for different projects.
Supervised day-to-day accounts payable/receivable, cash management and client invoice approval; ensure costs are
allocated to appropriate cost centers.
Oversaw company's cash flow, annual budgeting, forecasting, financing & structuring financial strategies to ensure
accurate and timely reporting and compliance that help the management to take rational decision.
Prepared commentaries/executive summary, working capital projections and budget variance report, submitted
month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements, management accounts and other reports/information.
Spearheaded the development of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the
organization and oversaw accounting staff to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems.
Recruited, trained and managed middle management, while identifying a core team of future senior management.
Strategized and recommended ways in which the company can improve fiscal efficiency and effectiveness,
demonstrated exceptional project management skills and overall execution orientation.
Finance Manager
Dar Silwan Trading Est., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 2008 - March 2009
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Served as a key member of the senior leadership team and established financial planning & analysis, controllership &
balance sheet integrity, working capital improvements, and drove continuous productivity for establishing a proficient
medical and surgical supplies company.
Partnered with business leaders to prepare and deliver key business processes including the annual operating plan
(AOP), strategic plan and documentation of financial & administrative processes.
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AMJAD ISSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Email: issakamjad@hotmail.com
Mobile: +966-558883130
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Conducted cost and financial studies pertaining to new investments/products, researched market scenario/trends,
performed competitor’s analysis and devised appropriate business plans for the whole group to explore new business
opportunities
Provided strategic analysis and inputs to finance in creating and implementing turnkey financial solutions and
accounting procedures across the organization.
Participated in the preparation of the organizational budget and prepared future plans for the development of the
medical supplies network in the Kingdom across all hospitals and prominent clients.
Tracked key business growth initiatives to achieve the business financial plan. Monitored monthly and quarterly
forecasts and analysis including consolidation of P&L, balance sheet, revenue, income, cash flow, and working capital.
Identified and drove cross-functional actions to progress against targets, maximize opportunities, and meet financial
commitments.
Streamlined basic administrative development activities, including manpower planning and preparation of the
organizational structure.
Finance Manager - Medical Division
Saudi Import Company / Tyco Healthcare, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 1999 - August 2008
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Prepared strategic financial plans, business reviews and departmental budget reviews and driving changes for Tyco
Healthcare (manufacturer) and Saudi Import Company (distributor).
Validated all expenses pertinent to Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Greece, Beirut, Dubai and Turkey, Oversaw
mergers of health and financial services business and Worldwide IPO worth SR 296 MM.
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Set and managed the company financial strategy implementation to ensure corporate compliance and harmony among
all financial activities of finance department including planning, budgeting, reporting, quarterly/annual consolidation of
group companies accounts, financial analysis, internal & external audit, tax and financial statement issuance to BOD.
Evaluated Mergers & Acquisitions, private real estate and investments business of the Chairman of the group and
developed business analysis insights into business performance.
Managed the Stock inventory to ensure target achievement that matches with company strategy to support the
company operations with timely and cost effective purchases.
Analyzed inventory movement to determine appropriateness of procurement actions, auditing major vendor invoice
discrepancies and completed financial feasibility of New Diversification Project.
Established financial policies, internal control procedures and key financial targets for a joint venture company with
Exxon.
Solved business problems and increased operational efficiencies by participating in public tenders, monitoring free of
cost goods and demonstration materials and resolving contractual legal issues with distributors and employees.
Prepared 3 years strategic plan, participated in annual budgeting exercise & monthly forecast plans and oversaw
financial reporting including comparison of actual versus projected financial reporting.
Financial Controller
Bugshan Ital Cable, Telex Project, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
August 1990 - April 1999
Deputed by Bugshan to perform several accounting designations for the following companies:
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Oct 1998 - May 1999: Financial and Administration Manager - Arabian Applied Technology
Nov 1996 - Sept 1998: Financial Manager - Computer Associates
Sept 1994 - Oct 1996: Accounting Manager - Nawaris Najd Company
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Streamlined the preparation of financial statements that summarize and organization's financial position including trial
balance, P & L account, bank reconciliations and balance sheet.
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AMJAD ISSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Email: issakamjad@hotmail.com
Mobile: +966-558883130
Verified the accuracy of financial transactions, conforming capitalization of network assets, bank reconciliation and
settlement of outstanding items at month end and validated operating expenses against budgeted while reporting
variance to the management.
Aided in preparation of monthly and statutory financial statements, accompanying schedules, worksheets and
narratives, including reconciliations of financial statements, providing follow-up and documentation of significant
variances.
Participated in corporate policy development and provided strategic inputs to administrative issues and financial
feasibility of New Diversification Project.
Reviewed budget, revenue, expense, administrative salaries, sales commissions and invoices, and other accounting
documents and resolved accounting discrepancies.
Streamlined monthly, quarterly and annual reports, presented tailored financial business planning and budgeting to the
management in order to facilitate decision-making across all financial operations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait, Bahrain, U.A.E and Qatar.
Other Professional Experience:
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Oct 1987 - July1990: Senior Accountant, Civil Est. for Road Construction (Cercon)
Deployed financial control system to ensure the financial performance of company activities in line with targeted KPIs
EDUCATION
 University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting & Finance (June 1987)
 Other Training:
 May 2005: How to deal with hospitals on Letters of Credit by tyco system, Tyco office -Greece
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Date of Birth: 12 September 1963
Nationality: Jordan
Visa Status: Residency Visa (Transferable)
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: Saudi Arabia
Languages Known: Arabic and English
REFERENCES
 Aiman Hamadallah - Chief Financial officer
Saudi Import Company (Banaja)
Contacts: +9661.26511111 (Ext. 415), ahamadallah@banaja.com
 Wissam Hassanieh - Country Sales Manager
Tyco Healthcare
Contacts: +966.504248372, whassanieh@banaja.com
MEMBERSHIP
 Member of the professional association - Amman Jordan since June 2007
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