Mohamed Helal
Senior Accountant
About
Mohamed Helal is a seasoned Senior Accountant with extensive experience in managing multi-entity accounting operations for KSA contracting and holding groups. He possesses over 10 years of expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and ERP systems, with a proven track record of building finance functions from the ground up. He has successfully uncovered significant fraud, achieved substantial cost savings, and ensured robust financial compliance. He is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his comprehensive accounting skills to drive financial accuracy and strategic
Experience
Senior Accountant
Jan 2024 – Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mosThe Nizer · Riyadh, KSA
- Connected Power BI to live Daftra ERP data for automated variance analysis and budget-vs-actual reporting.
- Increased reconciliation accuracy to 95% by rebuilding month-end close and bank reconciliations.
- Prepared audit-ready financial statements for FY2024-FY2025 and reconstructed prior years for first audited statements.
Senior Accountant
Mar 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 9 mosNesmat Al Jazira · Riyadh, KSA
- Implemented Odoo ERP from scratch, establishing chart of accounts, AR/AP, and ZATCA-compliant VAT.
- Strengthened financial oversight of construction site operations, leading month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliations.
- Recovered SAR 400K projected loss to breakeven by tightening payables, receivables, and inventory management.
General Accountant
Mar 2020 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrsABR Contracting · Riyadh, KSA
- Resolved SAR 20K in duplicate invoices, ensuring expense accuracy and GL integrity.
- Identified SAR 150K in overlapping worker-debt balances, improving debt recording accuracy.
- Standardized petty-cash policies and mentored site accountants, strengthening SOP compliance.
General Accountant
Jun 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 8 mosAbdullatif Al-Arfaj & Partners Co. · Riyadh, KSA
- Uncovered SAR 680K in fraud by matching receipt vouchers against client records, recovering SAR 180K in goods.
- Managed multi-entity invoice issuance and client accounts, ensuring billing accuracy and reporting.
- Tightened cash-handling security with stronger post-incident controls for daily collections and deposits.
Junior Accountant
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrsAl Garawi Group · Riyadh, KSA
- Managed end-to-end insurance for company assets, including claims processing and timely settlements.
- Prepared monthly bank and account reconciliations and processed AP supplier payments.
- Ensured accurate recording of insurance policies and claims for properties, inventory, shipments, and vehicles.
Skills
Certifications
Tax & Compliance
ERP Systems & Implementation
Financial Reporting & Analysis
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Zagazig University · 2014