Ammar Arafat
Ammar Arafat – Strategic Financial Review with Dual-Sector Expertise Senior Consultant – Audit & Financial Advisory | CPA, B.A. Accounting Ammar Arafat brings over a decade of solid experience in audit and financial advisory within Saudi Arabia. His professional journey includes working at Ernst & Young Saudi Arabia and later serving as the Financial Manager of one of the Kingdom’s largest holding groups.
More about the expert
Throughout his career, Ammar has led numerous transformation projects, including the development of accounting systems, transition from Saudi GAAP to IFRS, and full-cycle bookkeeping implementations. His background combines operational execution with strategic oversight, enabling him to deliver high-impact financial solutions tailored to complex corporate environments. He has audited a wide range of entities, including listed companies on the Saudi Stock Exchange, family-owned conglomerates, trading and industrial corporations, real estate firms, universities, and private colleges.
Credentials B.A. in Accounting – An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine – 2013
Core Expertise
- Financial audits of public and private entities
- Transition projects to IFRS standards
- Development of accounting systems and internal controls
- Bookkeeping, reconciliation, and statutory compliance
- Financial reporting for real estate, education, industry, and services sectors
Professional Certification
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CPA Certified Public Accountant – 2015