Soliman alkhalaf

Personal Info:

Sulaiman has over five years of professional experience in assurance (auditing) through his work at Ernst & Young (EY) in Riyadh, and over five years as Financial Planning Manager at Saudi Telecom Company (STC). He also has experience in the public services and hospitality sectors with both private and high-profile listed companies. Sulaiman is a licensed member of the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) (License No. 507) and holds a business valuation license from the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from King Saud University (Saudi Arabia) and a Master of Science degree in Finance from Bangor University (UK).

Expertise Areas:

• Assurance & Auditing: Specialized in external auditing and providing high-level financial assurance.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Expert in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management.
• Corporate Governance: Knowledgeable in the regulatory requirements for high-profile listed companies.
• Sector-Specific Insights: Deep understanding of the Telecommunications, Hospitality, and Public Services sectors.
• Financial Strategy: Crafting long-term financial plans to optimize corporate performance.

Key Achievements:

• Strategic Leadership at STC: Led the financial planning department at Saudi Telecom Company (STC), one of the region's largest telecom giants.
• Big 4 Pedigree: Successfully handled complex assurance projects at Ernst & Young (EY) Riyadh, a global leader in audit services.
• Multi-Sector Oversight: Managed financial operations and compliance for both private and high-profile listed companies.
• Project Management: Oversaw financial transitions and reporting structures in the hospitality and public service sectors.