Rehan Ali

Finance Director at Zid | زد
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SA
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Finance Director
      • May 2023 - Present

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Director
      • Aug 2022 - May 2023

      • Develop and implement financial strategy for the company's portfolio of startups, including identifying opportunities for growth, evaluating financial risks and opportunities, and managing cash flow. • Lead fundraising efforts by preparing financial models, presenting investment opportunities to potential investors, and building relationships with investors and other stakeholders. • Provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to portfolio companies, working closely with executive teams to develop and execute plans for growth and profitability. • Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including analyzing financial statements, assessing market trends and competitive landscapes, and evaluating investment risks and opportunities. • Monitor portfolio company performance, identifying potential areas for improvement and making recommendations for adjustments to strategy or investment allocation. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including managing financial reporting, maintaining accurate financial records, and adhering to tax laws and other regulations. • Manage relationships with existing investors, including presenting financial reports and performance updates, and ensuring investor satisfaction and engagement. • Lead or participate in mergers and acquisitions activities, including conducting valuations, negotiating deal terms, and integrating acquired companies into the portfolio. • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on the company's portfolio and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. • Build and lead a high-performing finance team, including hiring and training staff, setting performance goals, and providing ongoing support and mentorship. Show less

    • Saudi Arabia
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Manager / Business Strategist
      • Nov 2018 - Aug 2022

      • Built Finance and Strategy department from scratch with special focus on liquidity, cashflow and implementation of financial and non-financial KPIs. • Introduced and implemented data literacy and data driven planning in the company across all departments and functions, with real time dashboards and analytics. • Ensuring compliance of financial statements with a recognized reporting framework such as IFRS and ensuring all latest pronouncements of IFRS are incorporated in financial statements. • Developed and implemented the business unit's strategic plan, aligning with overall corporate objectives and leveraging market insights and trends to drive growth and profitability. • Leveraged Power BI and other data analytics tools to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement within the business unit, optimizing performance and enhancing decision-making. • Collaborated with other departments to align their goals with the business unit's objectives, and provided support and guidance to help them achieve their targets. • Conducted periodic reviews of business unit performance, analyzing data and identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement. • Developed and implemented processes and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging technology and data insights to streamline operations. • Provided leadership and mentorship to the business unit's team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. • Established and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with customers, partners, and vendors to drive business success. • Stayed current with industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on the business unit and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. • Developed and presented reports and presentations to senior management and the board, demonstrating the business unit's performance and value to the company. Show less

  • BAIRAQ
    • Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia
    • Senior Accountant
      • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

      •Ensure the efficient management of company’s bank accounts •Maintain and manage all financial records, logs, spreadsheets, and registers. •Develop and Maintain Corporate Chart of Accounts. •Collect financial records and reports of various departments •Ensure all entries are booked every month and perform required tasks for monthly closing •Report cash collection and Sales Threshold report on a monthly and yearly basis •Oversee all the financial activities of the organisation. •Ensure the efficient management of company’s bank accounts •Maintain and manage all financial records, logs, spreadsheets, and registers. •Develop and Maintain Corporate Chart of Accounts. •Collect financial records and reports of various departments •Ensure all entries are booked every month and perform required tasks for monthly closing •Report cash collection and Sales Threshold report on a monthly and yearly basis •Oversee all the financial activities of the organisation.

  • ADK Plastic
    • Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia
    • Accountant
      • Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

      Maintain Books of accounts •Manage General Ledger posting and timely closing of accounts on monthly basis •Bank reconciliations •Oversee all the financial activities of the organization. •Auditing invoices accurately and timely management of accounts payable •Detect and resolve accounting discrepancies •Maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures Maintain Books of accounts •Manage General Ledger posting and timely closing of accounts on monthly basis •Bank reconciliations •Oversee all the financial activities of the organization. •Auditing invoices accurately and timely management of accounts payable •Detect and resolve accounting discrepancies •Maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Accountant
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

      Responsibilities:• Financial Planning and Budgeting for the term and each quarter• Implementing Financial Rules and Policies for all members implementing financial control• Decision making on short term and long term investments as an integral part of Regional Management• Coordinating Regional Activities• Collect all necessary documentation for financial books• Use Exact for ongoing bookkeeping for all vouchers• Keeping the accounts up to date• Preparing the accounts for internal auditing and reconciliation• Analysis of financial books as an input for regional planning and decision making• Provide functional training for all members• Ensure member participation in all LC activities• Align members’ goals with AIESEC• Help members enhance their skills while working in the portfolio• Give performance feedback• Create a personal development plan with VP TM• Create your team culture and a healthy working environment• Gain all relevant training from LC VP F&L and TM• Create a quarter calendar of deadlines and events• Create the quarter LC budget• Keeping track of all expenses and revenues by date and amount• Making sure all receipts are collected and safe• Ensuring all deadlines are met with all the required documents • Ensure that all necessary resources are available for members to organize activities (e.g. paper, stationery etc.)• On going financial review, comparing with the plan • Managing cash flow• Operational finances (operation with bank a/c & cash, reimbursements) • Managing receivables and payable of the LC • Implement office rules and regulations regarding resources• Office costs cutting: direct involvement in LC activities• Help organize all AIESEC events including GBMs, EwA Events, Recruitment, etc.• Educate the LC regarding our financial models and guidelines, current realities, and legalities• Submit a transitioning document with planned and actual results and realities• Submit a case study for future use by the LC Show less

    • Member
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

      Peace & Fulfillment of Human Kinds Potential.

    • Finance Officer
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

      Responsibilities:1.) Financial Planning and Budgeting for the term and each quarter.2.) Implementing Financial Rules and Policies for all members implementing financial control.3.) Decision making on short term and long term investments as an integral part of Regional Management.4.) Coordinating Regional Activities.5.) Collect all necessary documentation for financial books.6.) Use Exact for ongoing bookkeeping for all vouchers.7.) Keeping the accounts up to date.8.) Preparing the accounts for internal auditing and reconciliation.9.) Analysis of financial books as an input for regional planning and decision making. Show less

  • Minerva
    • Islamabad
    • Finance Intern
      • Feb 2013 - May 2013

Education

  • Oxford Brookes University
    Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Accounting, Accounting and Finance
  • Middle East International School
    Olevel and Alevel
    2009 - 2011

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