CFO-Track Finance Professional

MuhammadZouq Falak

Senior Project Accountant driving financial governance on multi-billion SAR mega-projects — ACCA Member · CPA · ACA Finalist · SOCPA Member.

6+ years of excellence in project financial controlling, budgeting & cost management.

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SAR 3.8B ProjectsIFRS 15 ExpertZATCA / VATKKIA Expansion
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Professional Summary

Strategic Finance Expertise

Result-oriented finance professional with 6+ years in project financial controlling, budgeting and cost management across infrastructure, manufacturing and client-based projects. Proven ability to manage multi-million SAR project budgets, implement robust cost-control frameworks, forecast cash flows and deliver variance analysis to protect profit margins — while preparing executive-level reports, KPI dashboards and milestone tracking to support strategic decision-making, in full compliance with IFRS / SOCPA standards.
  • ACCA Member, CPA & SOCPA Member · ACA Finalist (ICAEW, 12/15)
  • Master's in Commerce + BSc Applied Accounting (First Class Honours), Oxford Brookes University, UK
  • Managing multi-billion SAR budgets for the King Khalid International Airport Expansion
  • IFRS 15 cost-to-cost revenue recognition with full ZATCA / VAT compliance expertise
  • Executive-level (CEO / CFO) reporting, KPI dashboards and milestone tracking
  • Led ERP adoptions across SAP, Odoo & Oracle Fusion with measurable efficiency gains
  • Supported KPMG interim & annual audits — clean opinions with zero penalties
0+
Years Experience
SAR 0.0B
Budget Managed
0+
SME Accounts
0%
Audit Compliance
Current RoleSr. Project Accountant
LocationRiyadh, KSA · Open to Relocate
AvailabilityImmediate
CredentialsACCA · CPA · ACA · SOCPA
Career Journey

Professional Experience

Senior Project Accountant
Al Rashid (RTCC) – IC ICTAS Joint Venture
King Khalid International Airport Expansion · SAR 3.8B
Sep 2024 – Present
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A Saudi–Turkish collaboration between Al Rashid Trading & Contracting (RTCC) and IC ICTAS Construction (an IC Holding subsidiary), delivering large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Scope — Lead the complete financial governance and accounting operations for the King Khalid International Airport Expansion Project, valued at SAR 3.8 billion — ensuring compliance with IFRS, ZATCA and Turkish HQ standards while driving transparency, cost efficiency and audit excellence in coordination with KPMG.

SAR 3.8B
Project Budget
IFRS 15
Revenue Recognition
Zero
Audit Penalties
Cost Control & AnalysisClient Pricing AnalysisAdvanced Excel ModelingProcess Mapping & Controls
  • Independently manage end-to-end project accounting — cost tracking, general-ledger management, ERP-based accounting (SAP & Delta) and monthly financial closings per Turkish HQ standards and IFRS
  • Direct full project financial control over SAR 4 billion budgets, applying IFRS 15 cost-to-cost revenue recognition with monthly variance analyses to keep projects within approved margins and timelines
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly financial statements to head office, ensuring accuracy, compliance and transparent visibility of project financial performance
  • Coordinate with project managers, procurement and engineering teams to align cost estimates, billing milestones, disbursement schedules and contractual terms for optimal fund utilisation
  • Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations and bank relations — preparing rolling forecasts and negotiating credit facilities for uninterrupted funding and optimised financing costs
  • Monitor budget consumption, cost structures and cash positions to strengthen financial discipline, mitigate risk and support strategic decision-making
  • Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, ZATCA and VAT — maintaining audit readiness and achieving clean audit opinions with zero penalties
  • Supported interim and annual external audits by KPMG — preparing audit schedules, reconciling balances and resolving auditor queries for a smooth, timely process
  • Act as the primary finance liaison between local operations and Turkish headquarters, enabling transparent cross-border financial reporting and governance
  • Implemented cost-control dashboards and KPI tracking tools (Excel / Power BI) to enhance management visibility on profitability and cost drivers
  • Supervise and mentor junior finance staff and project accountants, standardising reporting practices and strengthening internal controls and data accuracy
Finance & Business Operations Consultant
HI-TECH Industrial Group
Steel Manufacturing · Fencing & Smart Security Solutions
Dec 2022 – Aug 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A leading Saudi-based steel manufacturer established in 2006, delivering innovative fencing and smart solutions for the Kingdom's security and smart-city needs with quality, value and expertise.

Odoo
ERP Implemented
Full-Cycle
Accounting
CFO-Level
Policy Design
Month-End CloseP&L ReportingERP (Odoo)Receivables Recovery
  • Oversaw full-cycle accounting — month-end closing, P&L reporting, project profitability analysis and cash flow management — delivering accurate, timely insights for strategic decisions
  • Designed and implemented financial and operational policies with the CFO, focusing on receivables recovery, inventory control, payroll structure and end-of-service benefits
  • Drove ERP adoption and optimisation using Odoo, automating finance processes, improving reporting accuracy and strengthening internal controls
  • Streamlined financial and operational workflows to optimise cash flow, reduce bad debts and enhance overall company performance
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR and management on strategic financial planning, Iqama renewals and ZATCA / Saudi tax compliance
  • Participated in weekly policy and month-end review meetings with the CFO and management, providing actionable insights to improve business performance
  • Monitored key performance metrics and financial KPIs, providing data-driven recommendations for efficiency, profitability and growth
Assistant Accounts Manager
Super Financial Limited
SME Portfolio — UK · UAE · Pakistan (1,600+ clients)
Feb 2020 – Nov 2022
Lahore, Pakistan

A certified accounting firm serving over 1,600 SMEs across the UK, UAE and Pakistan.

1,600+
SME Clients
100%
HMRC Compliance
9
Team Members
UK Statutory AccountsVAT & Corporation TaxHMRCAudit Readiness
  • Managed statutory accounts and prepared corporation-tax computations, ensuring timely, fully compliant filings under UK regulations
  • Prepared and submitted VAT and corporation-tax returns in line with HMRC requirements, maintaining 100% compliance
  • Supported the Accounts Manager in quality control, raising service standards and strengthening client satisfaction
  • Led weekly issue reviews and facilitated monthly core-team meetings, driving better communication and faster task resolution
  • Finalised year-end trial-balance adjustments, delivering accurate and complete financial statements
  • Collaborated with a nine-member accounting team, meeting tight deadlines and ensuring timely completion of all client projects
  • Introduced streamlined working papers and checklists, improving audit readiness and reducing year-end close time
Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

Project Financial Controlling
End-to-end financial governance for mega-infrastructure projects
Budgeting & Forecasting
Multi-billion SAR budget modelling, cash-flow forecasts & variance analysis
Financial Management
Strategic financial planning, profitability analysis and decision support
Cash Flow Management
Liquidity planning, rolling forecasts and working-capital optimisation
Treasury Management
Bank relations, credit-facility negotiation and financing-cost optimisation
Executive Reporting (CEO/CFO)
Board-ready financial presentations and strategic advisory
KPI & Milestone Tracking
Progress-linked reporting, dashboards and project performance measurement
Cost Control & Analysis
Granular cost tracking, earned-value management and KPI monitoring
IFRS / SOCPA / US-GAAP
Expert-level standards compliance and reporting frameworks
ZATCA / VAT Compliance
Saudi tax-authority regulatory compliance and e-invoicing
ERP Systems
Implementation & optimisation of SAP · Odoo · Oracle Fusion
Audit Coordination
Big-4 audit support (KPMG / PwC), documentation and clean-audit achievement
ERP Systems
SAP90%
Odoo92%
Oracle Fusion78%
QuickBooks95%
Xero88%
Financial Tools
Advanced Excel (Pivot, Power Query)97%
Financial Modelling93%
Power BI80%
Variance & Scenario Analysis94%
Standards & Compliance
IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition)95%
SOCPA Standards90%
ZATCA / VAT (Saudi)92%
US GAAP78%
Professional Memberships

Certifications & Memberships

ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom
Member

Admitted 31 July 2025 · Membership No. 01332575

CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Pakistan
Qualified

Certified Public Accountant · Pakistan

SOCPA
Saudi Organization for Chartered & Professional Accountants
Saudi Arabia
Member

Registered Professional · Saudi Arabia

ACA
Associate Chartered Accountant
ICAEW — England & Wales
Finalist · 12 / 15

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Certifications & Training
Advanced Excel for Financial Modeling
Udemy
ERP Training — SAP · Odoo · QuickBooks · Xero
Professional Training
Audit Virtual Experience
PwC
Certificate of Data Privacy
KPMG
Gender Sensitivity in the Workplace
MCB
Academic Background

Education & Qualifications

OBFirst Class Honours

BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting & Finance

First Class Honours
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United KingdomGraduated with Distinction

An internationally recognised degree delivered through the ACCA global network and accredited in partnership with ACCA — combining rigorous academic study with applied professional practice, preparing graduates for senior finance roles worldwide.

Key Coursework
Financial ReportingManagement AccountingTaxationAudit & AssuranceBusiness StrategyResearch & Analysis Project
HECMerit Award

Master's in Commerce (M.Com)

Finance & Accounting
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
PakistanPostgraduate

Advanced postgraduate study in financial management and corporate governance — building the strategic, analytical and research foundation that underpins executive-level financial leadership.

Key Coursework
Financial ManagementCorporate GovernanceStrategic Mgmt AccountingResearch MethodologyEconomicsBusiness Law
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Available for senior finance leadership roles, project accounting engagements and strategic financial consulting. Based in Riyadh and open to relocation.