Ali Ahmed Obaid

Bachelor of Science in Finance · Dhahran

• Relevant coursework: Investments · Financial Modeling · Corporate Finance · Intermediate Accounting · Business Analytics · Risk Management · Derivatives

Founder & Financial Data Analyst · Remote

• Built a bilingual platform that organizes Saudi-listed company financial statements by company and reporting period, enabling users to read, compare, and download data in one place
• Structured and quality-checked 1,233 financial statements across 20 companies in banking, energy, and telecommunications, with original issuer links, dividend data, filings, and sector comparisons
• Visit ruknasi.com or view the platform case study

Audit & Assurance Intern · Dammam

• Executed financial statement audits for multiple clients under SOCPA standards, evaluating internal controls and performing substantive testing on general ledger entries to ensure compliance and audit accuracy
• Ensured client compliance with Ministry of Commerce regulations and supported year-end closing procedures
• Contributed to Zakat and Tax advisory engagements by analyzing financial records, preparing supporting documentation for corporate tax returns, and assisting clients with regulatory filing requirements

Co-op Program, Planning Department · Dhahran

• Compiled and analyzed financial data across multiple business units for Year-End Accountability Reports, improving reporting accuracy and aligning outputs with corporate KPIs for senior management review
• Delivered weekly and monthly financial performance reports across Eastern Region Manufacturing units, tracking budget adherence and cost variance to support timely operational decision-making
• Supported transfer pricing analysis and intercompany accounting for transactions between business units, ensuring arm's-length compliance and accurate tax reporting
• Assisted in Quarterly Business Review preparation by consolidating financial highlights and KPI scorecards for executive-level presentations