Faisal Al Fahdi
Al Seeb,Muscat
Summary
Audit professional with extensive experience in multi-sector engagements at KPMG, specializing in oil & gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, education, and telecommunications. Proficient in IFRS application, analytical review, risk assessment, and audit execution. Recognized for delivering high-quality work-papers and providing strong governance insights while maintaining effective client communication. Currently pursuing ACCA qualification and enhancing firm culture through mentoring and leadership initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Audit associate
KPMG Lower Gulf
Muscat , Oman
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in high-profile audit engagements including OQ Exploration & Production, Omifco, Sohar Aluminium, Taism, Majan Telecommunications, Jumbo Electronics, and LNG sector clients.
- Executed complex audit procedures including IFRS 9 ECL testing, IFRS 16 lease remeasurement, IFRS 15 revenue auditing, impairment analysis, CWIP testing, VAT reconciliations, and analytical review.
- Contributed to planning analytics, materiality-based ratio analysis, risk assessments, and documentation of audit findings according to KPMG methodology.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open, honest communication.
- Enhanced understanding of client businesses by conducting in-depth research before each audit.
Project coordinator
Higher Group
Manchester
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated and managed project tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals and objectives.
- Performed competitor analysis to identify industry best practices and areas for differentiation.
- Created a multichannel engagement plan utilizing existing contact databases and LinkedIn to improve candidate and client outreach.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to senior management, providing detailed project updates and recommendations.
- Performed comprehensive research on competitors’ branding and engagement strategies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology sectors.
Financial Accountant
Transom Handling
Oman/ Muscat
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices.
- Recorded and processed over 50 purchase invoices daily using Oracle ERP and Excel.
- Processed payments for over 30 customers daily.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging and followed up on overdue accounts.
- Maintained and updated the fixed asset register.
Education
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Accounting and finance
University of Liverpool
Liverpool05.2024
Accountancy
ACCA
Oman 01.2025 -
Foundation Degree in Science - Accounting and Finance
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool06.2021
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Project scheduling
- Market research
- Digitally confident
- Interpersonal communication
- Inspiring leadership
- Knowledge of IFRS standards
- Financial statement literacy
- Ethical judgement
- Proficient in microsoft excel
- Professional scepticism
Timeline
Accountancy
ACCA
01.2025 -
Audit associate
KPMG Lower Gulf
09.2024 - Current
Project coordinator
Higher Group
06.2024 - 07.2024
Financial Accountant
Transom Handling
06.2022 - 08.2022
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Accounting and finance
University of Liverpool
Foundation Degree in Science - Accounting and Finance
Liverpool John Moores University