
Khalid Y. Almulhim
Manager, Manager, Finance & Admin, Finance & Admin
Working for more than 15 years in Saudi Aramco handling different functions in Controllers, Treasury, Affiliates Support, and Project Management. Prior to joining CPG as F&A Manager, I was the Finance Rep of Saudi Aramco for several reimbursable contracts’ administrations, Finance Rep of Saudi Aramco in numerous contracts’ and projects’ evaluations, negotiations and award. Then, handled the financial statements analysis and credit assessment of potential contractors in Saudi Aramco. After that, worked as an advisor for multiple General Engineering Services Contracts in Saudi Aramco’s Project Management Team. Followed by being the Financial Analyst of several affiliates of Saudi Aramco handling the financial, journal entries and the governance aspects of these affiliates.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Accounting – University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
- Bachelor of Finance – University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
- Master of Professional Accounting – Griffith University, Australia.
- Certificate of Management Accountant (CMA).
- ACCA – Certificate in International Financial Reporting (Cert IFR).
- Certificate of Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA).
Professional Experience:
- Accounting Staff Analyst – Affiliates Support & Financial Consulting Department (ASFCD) – Saudi Aramco.
- Contracts Cost Compliance Analyst – Contract Review & Cost Compliance Department (CRCCD) – Saudi Aramco.
- Financial Analyst – Financial Risk Management Department (FRMD) – Saudi Aramco.
- Contracts Advisor – Project Management Office Department (PMOD) – Saudi Aramco.

Arci B. Fernando
Interim Controller, Finance & Admin
Success-driven professional with more than 12 years of extensive experience in providing financial services such as accounting, auditing, reporting, budgeting, compliance, controllership, and business system implementation. Prior to joining CPG-KFUPM, he worked in a group of companies here in Saudi Arabia for 9 years where he was tasked to handle various capacities from accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, general ledger up to finalization of financial statements, internal controls, budgeting and part of EPR implementation team. Back in the Philippines he worked as a tax accountant in one of the well-known tire manufacturing company to ensure compliance with the various requirement from the government regulatory bodies and lead different external audits. Bringing all these experience in CPG-KFUPM, he will be of good help to ensure the completeness and timely submission of Financial reports, compliance with college policies and procedures and internal controls are in place to achieve the short term and long term goal of the college.
Educational Qualification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Philippine Board of Accountancy / Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines, 2005
- BS Accountancy from Republic Central Colleges, Angeles City, Philippines 2004
Awards & Honors
- Member Philippine Institute of Public Accountants (PICPA), PHIL

Ali Al-Sheikh
HR Officer, Finance & Admin
Ali Sheikh has been with KFUPM for the past 15 years and has been assuming the role of HR officer. As a human resources (HR) officer Ali develops, advises on and implement policies related to the effective use of staff in an organization.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Geography from King Saud University, Riyadh
- Diploma from I.P.A.
Awards & Honors
- College of Engineering Sciences Staff Service Award in 2003-2004.

Bashayer Mohammed
HR Specialist, Finance & Admin
Well-skilled oriented and ethical Human Resources Specialist with an extensive background of 5 years progressive experience in the HR field. Recruitment, Payroll and Benefits & Compensations expertise combined with a thorough understanding of the labor law. Manages HR issues, organizes yearly performance review, payroll preparation and appropriate implementation of employees benefits and compensation. Involve in developing HR planning strategies, i.e. long-term staff requirements and manpower annual cost.
Educational Qualification
- M.S., in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Shaji Menhal
Accounting Analyst, Finance & Admin
Educational Qualification
- Master in Commerce from Madurai Kamaraj University.
- Bachelor of Commerce from University of Calicut.

Norman Alferez Macabeo
Procurement Finance Controller, Finance & Admin
Norman has been an Accounting Analyst for CPG since 2016. Prior to the current position, he averaged nine years as an Accountant for Saudi Arabian Fabricated Metals Industry Co. Ltd., KSA and one year as a Fulfillment Employee for Smart Communications Inc. Philippines. His scope of work tackles General Ledger Accounts, Account Payables, Account Receivables, Cost Analysis, Budget & Forecast, Reconciliation and Financial Statement Reports among others. Norman is affiliated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA (Present); The Institute of Management Accountants, USA (Present); Institute of Public Accountants, Australia (Present); Institute of Financial Accountants, UK (Present); Institute of Certified Public Accountant, Pakistan (Present); Institute of Internal Controls, USA (Present) and Junior Philippines Institute of Accountants (1999 ~ 2005).
Educational Qualification
- BS, Business Administration and Accounting, Ateneo de Naga University, Philippines, 2005.
Syed Sayeed
Accounting Analyst, Finance & Admin
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.com)
Research Interests
Studying accounting and accounting phenomena from the perspective of an applied financial economist, Where I can provide evidence that potentially affects such diverse areas as the theory of the firm, corporate finance, the economics of regulation, capital markets, and capital market efficiency.
Awards & Honors
- Was rewarded the “BEST TEAM AWARD” for teamwork and for being exceptional in achieving process financial quality and customer satisfaction.
- Received Bank of America Continuum Solution’s WOW AWARD for maintaining 100% accuracy in processing transactions and for training new associates.
- ReceivedStar of the Month Award in March 2012 and several applause awards for 100% Quality and top Productivity in team

Jones C. Catanes
Accounting Analyst, Finance & Admin
Professional Experience:
- Team Leader- Skire – Program (AuC) Account
Team Member – Contract Review & Cost Control Department (CRCCD)
Financial Assistant II/Accounting Coordinator – AP Controller Department (Program & Corporate Account)
SADARA CHEMICAL COMPANYAccountant-Head Office, ATCO, Dammam, KSA - Accountant-SNC Lavalin, Tripoli, Libya
- Accountant- GDC – Saudi Investment Group & Mktg Company
- Accountant-Highland Rural Bank, Philippines.
Skills:
- ACCPAC
- SAP
- Primavera (Skire)
- Oracle
Educational Qualification
- B.S. Accountancy, University of Baguio, Philippines

Sharique Khan
Senior HR Specialist, Senior HR Specialist, Finance & Admin, Finance & Admin
- Executive MBA Finance.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons. Accounts)
- Information and Technology (B.Sc. IT)

Mohamed Fariduddin
Accounting Administrator, Accounting Administrator, Finance & Admin, Finance & Admin
After nearly a decade of creative accounting performance with Infosys BPO. Mohamed has been now with CPG, KFUPM since May 2016 as a Budgeting & Planning Analyst with a key role revolving around, budgeting and planning processes, policies, workflows and procedures, and coordinating with management to streamline budget-related matters.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Bangalore University, India.
- Certificate Program in Management (CPM) from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad (IIM-A).
Awards & Honors
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.