Laith Malkawi, MSc Finance .
Senior Manager at TeamOne Company- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA InstituteMar, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
CME-5
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
Experience
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TeamOne Company
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Saudi Arabia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Jul 2019 - Present
Help clients to achieve their financial goals by conducting thorough assessments of their financial status, devising and presenting tailored financial strategies and plans, and continuously monitoring changes in their financial conditions. Key Projects: • Directly managing (IPOs and Direct Listings) projects for companies in Saudi's Nomu market, overseeing readiness assessments, valuations, corporate governance planning, and prospectus preparations. • Serving as lead for multiple valuation projects for notable companies across Saudi Arabia, the USA, and the UK. • Led asset optimization project for a TASI-listed company • Conducted valuation for two cloud kitchen investment opportunities, providing comprehensive market analysis, due diligence, and recommendations for a major Saudi Arabian holding company • Evaluated the Operating Agreement, Terms and Conditions, and internally created financial models to verify the agreed IRR for acquisition plans for a Saudi investment bank • Managed numerous projects in collaboration with the saudi industrial development fund (SIDF) • Carried out valuation for a renowned company in the aviation sector, aiding in their merger plans with a prestigious private jet company Key Duties: • IPOs and direct listings in Saudi's Nomu market. • Business and financial analyses, supporting clients' strategic decision-making process. • Comprehensive financial consultation services to clients, aiding them to navigate through intricate financial scenarios. • Market trend analysis and financial data examination, identifying and enhancing investment opportunities for clients' fiscal growth. • Partnered with businesses to devise and implement strategies, plans, and procedures aimed at improving profitability and cost efficiencies. • Market research and financial discrepancies. • Execution of financial due diligence to ensure the security of investments, mergers, and acquisitions, safeguarding client interests. • Financial valuations. Show less
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Bakodah And Company CPA - Nexia International
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Saudi Arabia
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audit Supervisor
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
Key Duties: • Audit Planning & Execution: Led diverse portfolio audit planning and execution in compliance with the firm's audit methodology, diligently documenting high-risk areas for precise analysis and auditing outcomes. • Project Management: Oversaw the complete audit process, encompassing engagement acceptance, timeline establishment, team briefings, and budgeting to ensure efficient audit workflow. • Audit Deliverables: Supervised the preparation of final audit deliverables, such as the management letter and representation letter, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformity with firm's standards. • Financial Statement Analysis: Reviewed and finalized financial statements, confirming compliance with local and international accounting standards. • Audit Fieldwork Supervision: Steered on-site audit fieldwork, providing regular updates to key stakeholders about significant audit findings and aiding in audit query resolution. • Cross-functional Coordination: Liaised with professionals from various disciplines including legal, actuarial, taxation, valuation, and IT for a holistic audit approach. • IFRS Transition: Actively contributed to the transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), offering expert advice and guidance. • Team Development: Oversaw performance of multidisciplinary teams on-site, fostering an environment of continuous learning and collaboration, conducive to high-quality audit outcomes. Show less
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Sports Direct
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Key Duties: • Financial Information Interpretation & Analysis: Effectively interpreted financial data, providing insightful analysis to budget owners and other interested parties to facilitate timely issue resolution and informed decision-making. • Financial Planning & Forecasting Support: Actively supported the annual financial planning and regular forecasting process, liaising with relevant departments to secure sign-off from all key stakeholders. • Financial Data Organization: Gathered and systematically organized financial data from all accounting departments, enhancing data accessibility, analysis, and reporting. •Financial Forecast Modelling: Developed dynamic forecast models to predict revenue fluctuations and expenditure increases or decreases, facilitating proactive financial planning and management. Show less
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Senior External Auditor
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
Key Duties: •End-to-End Client Handling: Managed client relationships from initiation to finalization of audit assignments, ensuring their needs were met with professionalism and efficiency. •Audit Procedure Execution & Accounting Application: Conducted audit procedures and applied accounting principles to client engagements, showcasing depth of expertise and commitment to excellence. •Substantive Audit Procedures: Executed substantive audit procedures encompassing all areas of the financial statements, ensuring thorough and accurate auditing outcomes. •Financial Statement Preparation: Prepared comprehensive financial statements for the overall audit, contributing to final reporting and analysis, thereby reinforcing the firm's commitment to accountability and precision. Show less
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Readeh
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Assistant External Auditor
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
Key Duties:•External Audit Execution: Undertook comprehensive external audits for diverse clients, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and regulations for thorough, unbiased financial evaluations. •Audit Test Implementation: Executed meticulously designed audit tests set by the 'in-charge auditor,' facilitating a systematic examination of the client's financial statements and underlying records. •Financial Statement Preparation Assistance: Assisted in the preparation of detailed financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letter comments, ensuring accurate and informative financial reporting. •Audit Documentation: Diligently documented all audit work performed in the client audit file, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate record of audit procedures, findings, and conclusions. •Final Audit Work Delivery: Delivered the final audit work to the team manager, clearly highlighting and discussing identified issues, ensuring timely and effective communication of audit results. Show less
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Accountant
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
Key Duties:•Asset, Liability, and Capital Account Management: Prepared crucial asset, liability, and capital account entries by meticulously compiling and scrutinizing account information, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective financial control. Document financial transactions by entering account •Financial Transaction Documentation: Ensured all financial transactions are comprehensively and accurately documented by methodically entering account information, facilitating accurate record keeping and transparency. •Participated in month end close process including preparation and posting of journals as required •Prepared payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements •Answered accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Swansea University
Master of Science (MSc), Finance, -
Yarmouk University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
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