Ahmed Nasser Al Riyami
Muscat,Sultanate Of Oman
Summary
Highly skilled investment analyst with a robust background in evaluating, structuring, and executing investment deals across various sectors. Extensive expertise in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and portfolio management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, analyze financial data to uncover insights, and contribute to strategic decisions that drive business growth. Recently transitioned to accounts payable management, further strengthening financial and operational insight.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable & Payroll
Oman Telecommunications Company
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the review and optimization of accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice management and payment scheduling
- Spearheaded the implementation of a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) system to automate invoice validation, reducing processing time by 30%
- Developed and standardized AP process manuals and responded to high-level audit queries, enhancing the department’s compliance and transparency
- Supported strategic finance projects, including a tactical AP enhancement project aimed at improving operational efficiency
- Utilized data analysis tools to optimize AP workflows and developed dashboards to track key performance metrics
Investment Analyst
Oman Telecommunications Company
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Worked collaboratively with the team for structuring, negotiating, and executing new M&A deals
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and developed management reports comparing actual results with forecasts and budgets, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Monitored the performance of Omantel subsidiaries, providing key insights and status reports on strategic projects to senior leadership
- Facilitated the preparation of in-house valuations for potential investment opportunities and provided analytical support for negotiation processes
- Preparing in-house valuation for some new investment
Senior Investment Analyst
National Pioneer Investment & Development Company (Oman Investment Fund)
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Led the financial evaluation and due diligence of greenfield and PPP projects, ensuring adherence to financial and operational benchmarks
- Developed in-house valuation models, supported external valuations, and ensured all assumptions were evidence-based, contributing to sound investment decisions
- Produced detailed investment memorandums, research reports, and presentations to support new investment transactions, securing approval for key projects
- Regularly monitored portfolio investments, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize returns and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
Senior Investment Analyst
Oman Investment Fund
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated in the execution of high-impact investment projects, conducting financial modeling and analysis to evaluate potential returns and risks
- Managed due diligence processes, reviewing financial statements, projections, and legal documents to ensure comprehensive assessments of investment opportunities
- Actively participated in deal negotiations, contributed to the development of investment strategies, and facilitated successful project execution
- Prepared written analysis on potential new investment transactions and develop comprehensive documentation (research papers, presentations, investment memorandums) to support investment decisions
- Worked as a team in monitoring portfolio investments
Corporate Finance & Advisory
Oman Arab Bank (OAB)
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Conducted corporate advisory assignments, assisting clients in optimizing capital structures, identifying growth opportunities, and navigating M&A transactions
- Built and maintained financial models to support corporate valuations and provided financial projections for various advisory engagements
- Played a key role in addressing queries related to primary and secondary markets, facilitating smooth transactions and ensuring client satisfaction
Promoter
SAFQA Innovation LLC
02.2008 - 05.2008
- Promote launch of new 3G service plus for Ooredoo
Summer Intern
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Summer Internship, Supply Chain Management Department
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri, USBachelor of Science - Finance
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
OmanAdvanced Financial Management Program -
American University of Beirut
Beirut, LebanonSkills
- Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
- Valuation & Financial Modeling
- M&A Structuring & Negotiation
- Portfolio Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data Analysis & Dashboards
- Presentations & Reporting
- Advanced Technical Skills
Certification
- Academic English Program – The University of Texas at Austin
- Effective Business writing – AMIDEST
- Advance Financial Management Program-AUB
- Advance Private Equity & Valuation-Euromoney learning
- Advanced Financial Modeling – International Academy of Financial Management
- Project Finance Mechanics – Euromoney Learning
- Advanced Private Equity & Valuation – Euromoney Learning
- Corporate Valuation Course – Euromoney Learning
- Catalyzing Digital Transformation – Stanford Center for Professional Development
Awards
- Fulbright Foreign Scholarship (Master’s in Finance), Sponsored by the US Department of State
- SQU Dean’s List
- Scholarship Recipient, American University of Beirut, Sponsored by Gulf Investment Corporation
Accomplishments
- Achieved high online learning hours in 2021
- Fulbright Foreign scholarship (Ms Finance) sponsored by the US Department of State
- Granted a scholarship to American University of Beirut (AUB), by Gulf Investment Corporation.
- SQU Dean’s List
Timeline
Accounts Payable & Payroll
Oman Telecommunications Company
01.2023 - Current
Investment Analyst
Oman Telecommunications Company
05.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Investment Analyst
National Pioneer Investment & Development Company (Oman Investment Fund)
05.2016 - 05.2018
Senior Investment Analyst
Oman Investment Fund
09.2014 - 05.2016
Corporate Finance & Advisory
Oman Arab Bank (OAB)
06.2009 - 06.2012
Promoter
SAFQA Innovation LLC
02.2008 - 05.2008
Summer Intern
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
06.2007 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Finance
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)
Advanced Financial Management Program -
American University of Beirut
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