Verified Institutional Expertise

Saud
Alasraj

Banking at Riyad Bank. Leading excellence through strategic institutional governance.

location_on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
calendar_today Since February 2025
California State University–San Bernardino, United States • October 2011 – June 2015

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (Honors)

Graduated with honors TOEFL Score: 69/120

payments

Core Governance

Advanced orchestration of high-impact corporate strategies.

analytics

Fiscal Architecture

Designing complex financial frameworks for large-scale growth.

Career Timeline

Tracing the trajectory of elite institutional leadership.

February 2025 – Present

Riyad Bank

VP – Head of Indirect Tax,

Leads the bank’s indirect tax function including VAT compliance and tax strategy development., Provides strategic guidance on tax implications of financial products and regulatory changes., Ensures alignment of tax policies with internal controls and external legal requirements.

November 2022 – February 2025

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Tax & Zakat Senior Manager

Managed accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, including VAT and Zakat. Provided regulatory insights into the tax impact of new fintech products and services. Led VAT control report development and automation of manual processes. Handled internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. Prepared management tax analysis reports to identify savings opportunities.

April 2021 – November 2022

Banque Saudi Fransi

Tax and Zakat Manager

Oversaw daily operations of the Zakat and tax department, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all filings. Aligned the bank’s tax strategy with ZATCA regulations and managed audit communications. Identified tax risks and optimization opportunities, improving tax positioning. Improved reporting systems and internal tax controls.

July 2017 – April 2021

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Senior Tax & Zakat Investigator

Conducted VAT audits, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations for taxpayers. Reviewed and approved refund and carry-forward VAT claims for entities of all sizes. Supported auditors and coordinated field inspections of taxpayer financial systems. Identified potential fraud and imposed penalties as required.

August 2015 – July 2017

Jash Technical Services

Accountant

Managed budgets, payroll, intercompany reconciliation, and monthly financial closings. Handled VAT application, financial reporting, and liquidation tracking. Maintained asset registers and coordinated with banks on financial facilities

June 2014 – June 2015

Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission

Contract Administrator

Administered contracts, tracked performance, and ensured documentation compliance.

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