1. Curriculum Vitae
Fahad Aref Sadeq
P.O. Box 11614,
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: (+973)17722211, Fax: (+973)17722212, Mob: (+973)39458045
Email: fahad.sadeq@arefsadeq.com
Computing Skills Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0. MS-DOS, Word, Adobe, Access, Excel,
PowerPoint, Internet:
Prepared several power point presentations for individual projects.
Worked on Excel for various Accounting and Finance assignments.
Very proficient in Excel & Word.
Very proficient in Oracle System
Team Work
Experience of working within teams involving planning, organization,
co-ordination and commitment
Successful course work dependent upon participation and motivation of
project members.
Course & Training Program
Attended Workshop on Stress Management Held on March 11, 2004
Training on Anti-Fraud Training - June 2004.
Training From ABN Amro Bank on Trust Free Banking.
Training course GSM, AMPS Telecommuting & Thuraya Settle light
Mobile Phone.
Training course about Customer Service, Customer sport, Customer
dealing, Team work,
Education University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 1999-2002
BSBA in Accounting
BSBA in Finance/Banking
May 2002
Cumulative GPA: 3.20/4.00, Major GPA: 3.52/4.00
The National Scholars Honor Society
2. Dean’s list Fall 2000, Spring 2001
Consortium International University, CIMBA 2000-2001
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Venice, Italy
Attended seminars on various business topics.
Attended various exhibitions
Explored the Italian culture.
Involved in a group related activities.
University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain 1995-1998
Associate Diploma in Accounting
GPA: 3.57
Courses taken included:
Managerial Accounting Accounting Systems & Controls
Intermediate Accounting I & II Tax Accounting
Auditing GAAP
Tax Accounting International Economics
International Finance Financial Markets & Institution
Investments Corporate Finance
Work Experience 2004-Present CEO, Group Financial and Development Director
Aref Sadeq Design Consultants (Architecture & Engineering)
Suha Investments (Real Estate & Portfolio Development)
Arepro (for Architectural & Engineering Products)
Axis-Arepro for Building Products
Suha Travel & Tours (Travel & Tourism)
Indeco S.P.C. (Interior Decoration)
Gulf General Lift Systems
Utility Electrical & Mechanical Contracting
Iris (for Real Estate Marketing & Management)
Fontana Builders (Contracting)
Suha Galleria (Showroom)
2002-2004 Assistant Finance Manager
Seef Properties, Seef Mall
Kingdom of Bahrain
Manages invoices and employee expense approval process
on a daily basis
Ensure proper data entry for all vendors’ invoices and
employee expense claims
Maintains accurate vendor and expense records, and control
reports, reconciles vendor accounts
Respond in a timely and complete manner to vendor and
employees queries
Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and employee
expense claims
3. Coordination with the cash management division regarding
timelines for payments
Assists Accounting Department with month end close and
other ad hoc projects
Ensure A/P to G/L data integrity and review compliance with
corporate policies
Ensure all Account Payable processes and procedures are in
accordance with IAS s and with relevant laws
Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
Perform other duties/special projects as assigned. Duties
could change substantially in response to evolving needs of
the organization.
Check all coding for accuracy
Maintain various related schedules such as travel advances,
deposits, pre-payments, Accruals and maintenance contracts.
Identifies, proposes and follows thru on recommendations
for improvements in processes, procedures, streamlining,
increased productivity, and cost reductions
2001-2002 Student Union Supervisor
Chartwells, Fast-Food Service Outlet,
University of Arkansas, USA
Maintain health, hygiene and professional appearance.
Stock monitoring
Maintain food production operations
Monitor customer satisfaction
Plan staff training and development in own area of
responsibilities
2000-2001 Front Desk Operator
Residence Life & Dining Services,
University of Arkansas, USA
Worked as a desk operator.
Enhanced ability to interact and communicate with the
general public.
Dealt with student complaints.
Maintained student files and other documents.
Assisted students in needing financial assistance.
Written and verbal correspondence with students, parents,
and other university faculty members.
1998-1999 Trainee
Faysal Islamic Bank
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Worked for the bank’s check-clearing department as a data
entry specialist.
Facilitated customers in establish new accounts.
Worked as a teller-balancing bank’s end of day balances.
4. Handled check deposits and withdrawals for the customers.
Leadership Experience Vice President, Arkansas Cricket Association, University of Arkansas
President Pakistan Cultural Club, University of Arkansas
Member Muslim Students Association, University of Arkansas
Member Arab Students Association, University of Arkansas
Member of the Bahrain’s National Cricket Team, Bahrain
Member of the Bahrain Cricket Club, Bahrain
International Experience USA, England, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Netherland,
India, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France, Ireland
Other Experience Funds Management
Assisted mega projects in the process of fund raising. This
included preparation of business plan and detailed
projections incorporating various what if scenarios. In
discussing with and finalizing with banks and financial
institutions the work involved in-depth knowledge of various
govt. regulations and banking formalities.
Nationality Bahraini
Languages English, Arabic, & Urdu.
References Available upon Request