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Bashair Almahdi

Chief Accountant | IFRS | Non-Profit Finance & Consulting | SOCPA Member | Financial Reporting | MSc of Investment and Finance

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaSelf-Employed
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15+

Years

5

Companies

19

Skills

17

Certs

About

10 years in accounting across corporate, non-profit, and government sectors. Rose from entry-level accountant to Chief Accountant, building full accounting operations for a charitable association including systems setup, auditing, and financial reporting. Holds an IFRS certificate from ACCA and a master's degree in investment and finance with an honors degree from King Abdulaziz University, with active SOCPA membership.

Key Highlights

  • Built accounting systems, financial reporting processes, budgeting frameworks, and internal controls from the ground up at a charitable association.
  • Led the full accounting department as Chief Accountant, overseeing daily operations, financial statements, and tax refund processes.
  • Prepared and finalized sales reports covering 48 branches at Al Haddad Telecom, recording daily entries in Oracle and monitoring collections.
  • Worked directly with external auditors during annual compliance audits to ensure regulatory and procedural accuracy.
  • Advises non-profit associations on financial sustainability and resource development as an independent consultant.

Skills

Financial ReportingIFRSFinancial Statement PreparationInternal ControlsExternal Audit CoordinationBudget PreparationAccounts Receivable ManagementBank ReconciliationFixed Asset ManagementOracle ERPMicrosoft ExcelPower BIFinancial ModellingFeasibility StudiesNon-Profit AccountingFinancial ConsultingTax ComplianceAccounting Systems ImplementationInvestment Evaluation

Experience

Independent Consultant - Financial Resource Development for Associations

Self-Employed

2024 – Present

  • Advise non-profit associations on financial sustainability, identifying gaps in revenue streams and recommending practical approaches to long-term resource development.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and financial models to evaluate funding opportunities, project viability, and the financial impact of proposed programs.
  • Assess financial health of client associations by reviewing budgets, reserves, and income diversification to identify risks and areas needing corrective action.

Controller (Seasonal)

Kidana, Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites

05/2024 – 06/2024

  • Observed and documented on-ground activities to verify compliance with operational procedures set by the governing authority.
  • Reported findings to supervisors as part of the seasonal oversight function during one of the world's largest annual gatherings.

Chief Accountant

Charitable Association for the Care of Productive Families

2020 – 2023

  • Built and improved accounting systems tailored to the reporting requirements of a charitable non-profit organization.
  • Ran the accounting department, overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all transactions.

Professional Financial Accounting and Auditing Specialist

Charitable Association for the Care of Productive Families

2016 – 2019

  • Drafted financial documents including variance reports, regulatory filings, and internal accounting records in line with non-profit reporting requirements.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit cycles, preparing supporting schedules and ensuring documentation met compliance standards.

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Al Haddad Telecom Company

2013 – 2016

  • Prepared detailed sales reports for 48 branches and compiled final annual summaries for management review.
  • Recorded daily sales transactions and journal entries in Oracle ERP to maintain accurate accounts receivable records.

Accountant

Ektefaa Association

2011 – 2012

  • Recorded daily accounting transactions and tabulated entries in ledgers, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for the association.
  • Prepared trial balances and account statements to support accurate financial reporting and period-end close processes.

Certifications

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Certificate

ACCA · 2022

SOCPA Certification Membership - Active Member

SOCPA (Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants)

Social Investment

Alfozan Academy · 2022

Preparation of a Feasibility Study

Monshaat · 2025

Financial Technology Training Program

Fintech · 2022

Evaluation of Investment in Startups

Monshaat · 2025

Governance Specialist

Alfozan Academy · 2021

Command Architecture for ChatGPT

Coursera · 2025

Development Project Management

2021

Financial Modelling

Investment Academy · 2024

Financial Management Courses

General Court of Audit · 2020

Train the Trainers & Training Program Design

Jasarah · 2023

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Rwaq · 2020

Planning and Strategic Thinking

NCNP · 2023

Basics of Digital Marketing

Google · 2020

Capital Management

NCNP · 2023

Financial Resource Development

Alfozan Academy · 2019

Education

King Abdulaziz University

Master of Finance and Investment (in progress) in Master of Finance and Investment (in progress)

2026

King Abdulaziz University

Bachelor in General Accounting - Graduated with honors (GPA 4.65/5) in Bachelor in General Accounting - Graduated with honors (GPA 4.65/5)

2011

Languages

ArabicNative
EnglishProfessional

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