Oracle Financial Functional Consultant Finance & Admin - Manager 17yr

Executive Profile

Experienced and result – oriented professional with an exemplary background in the field of Oracle Application Cloud Fusion Consulting, Accounts and Finance to achieve business excellence and operational efficiency.

In-depth exposure in setting up accounts department, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, consolidation of all financials, formation of MIS reports, liaise with bankers and statutory auditors to meet the statutory compliance requirements.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Planning & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Management

Customer Focused

Internal Auditing

Accounting

GAAP Compliance

Financial Controls

Systems & Procedure

SACSCOC Compliance

Financial Management

Operations Management

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Professional Exposure

4i Apps Solutions (P) Ltd.

Finance Functional Consultant Aug’18 – May’20

Have two Years of finance functional Consulting experience in Fusion Cloud Implementations and support working in UAE and India.

Worked upon one full life cycle implementations.

Well Versed with business process flows in Procure to Pay, Order to Cash and Record to Report cycles.

Strong team working and multi-tasking skills with an ability to bring perfection in work while working against time constraints.

Involved in Functional Design of modules like GL, Budget, AP, FA, AR, CM & TAX Reviewing the organization’s existing processes and future state base lining to align them with the capabilities of the Oracle Applications package.

Good at Multi-Org practices and Data conversions.

Conducted CRP, UAT and Go-live Activities.

ORACLE FUSION WORKED UPON (R12, R13)

Fusion Financials

GL, AP, AR, CM, FA, TAX, I/C, Budgetary Control.

Fusion Tools

OTBI, FRS, BPM, FBDI, & ADFDI.

Project Name

Al Misk - Oracle Fusion Implementation

Client

Al Misk Properties – Sharjah (UAE)

Role

Finance Functional Consultant- Onsite

Release Versions

Oracle Cloud Application 20A (11.13.20.01.0)

Involved in requirement gathering sessions.

Involved in preparation of CRP’s and UAT, updating the same in Configuration and Setup documents, user manuals accordingly.

Coordinating between Onsite and offshore consultant.

Designed Chart of Accounts as well as analysis of the Reporting requirements.

Configured GL, AR, AP, FA, CM, TAX and IC modules on Test and Live Instances in different phases of implementation

Developed customized BI reports according to business requirement.

Project Name

Al Misk – MS - Fusion (Support )

Client

Al Misk Properties – Sharjah (UAE)

Role

Finance Functional Consultant- Offshore

Release Versions

Oracle Cloud Application 20A (11.13.20.01.0)

Responsible for comprehensive product lifecycle management including project issues, analysis, execution, testing and closure.

Responsible to prepare documentation & train end user for enhanced requests or Finance

Responsible for Custom components development in GL, AP,AR and CM

Responsible to resolve issues related to integrated modules.

Responsible to working with Oracle support team and fixing of complicated issues

Responsible for Supporting end users

Project Name

Sobha – MS - Fusion (Support )

Client

Sobha Sapphire – Dubai (UAE)

Role

Finance Functional Consultant- Offshore

Release Versions

Oracle Cloud Application 20A (11.13.19.04.0)

Responsible for comprehensive product lifecycle management including project issues, analysis, execution, testing and closure.

Responsible to prepare documentation & train end user for enhanced requests or Finance

Responsible for Custom components development in GL, AP,AR and CM

Responsible to resolve issues related to integrated modules.

Responsible to working with Oracle support team and fixing of complicated issues

Responsible for Supporting end users

Al-DAR Constructions Pvt Ltd.

Manager Finance & Administration May’17 – July’18

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.

Accumulate and analyze the financial data through Management Information Systems (MIS) in order to make sound financial management decisions in running the business.

Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

Assisting management to keep an updated portfolio investment risk register and risk sensitivity analysis and periodic follow up to allow management to understand project risks and returns and make improved, effective and consistent investment and operational decisions.

Managing monthly dashboard reporting on development projects as well as on asset valuations.

Lead role to manage capital budgets and strategic plans along with funding requirement, returns analysis and sensitivity analysis.

Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to management while recommending further courses of action.

Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

Assisting senior management, the annual valuation of a wide range of property types (residential, retail, commercial office, hospitality and industrial) within Real Estate Group.

Responsible for preparing and reviewing financial and management reports on variances from budget and provide analytical comments to the management.

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Division Manager – Finance June’09 – Jan‘17

Reporting to Vice President. Key member of the accounts and finance department. Leading and mentoring a team with focus on commercial achievement to meet the corporate requirements.

Overall responsibility of the financial accounting and risk control, financial planning, feasibility study, cash and fund flow management, management information functions, implementation and maintenance of the budget and planning tool etc.

Accountable for managing monthly general ledger closing, preparation and review of accruals and journal entries for the business and ensuring consolidation of all financials.

Responsible for preparing and reviewing financial and management reports on variances from budget and provide analytical comments to the management.

Ensuring that the accounting policies and procedures are implemented and in compliance with the overall policies.

Par taking in the decision making processes related to administrative/financial and campus activities.

Receivables and Payable Management / Payroll Management.

Developed the MIS reporting structure – Reporting is undertaken in a professional and timely manner as a basis for effective management and control of the business to meet the corporate reporting requirement.

Facilitating smooth movement of annual audit by extending necessary assistance/support to the statutory audit team.

Structuring and directing the workflow of staff. Reviewing and appraising the performance of all the staff reporting directly and planning their career development program.

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented ERP system as project manager for Finance divisions

Implemented Campus Vue as project manager for Finance divisions

Set-up the in-house application FIS (Finance Information System for Top Management) initial layout and support the IT for developing application, thereby assuring its successful implementation.

Set-up Finance office policies and procedures in accordance to CAA & SACSCOC

Implemented various forms for internal control.

Develop the financial and business model.

Effective internal control and better management of the human resource saved AED 6million

Massive effort to have the grants and fund raising from the various organization amounted AED 1.4million.

E-payment system implemented and additional payment mode for students

Introduce the e-payment gateway for students to pay their tuition and other fees, Establish systematic procedure for student’s scholarship / discount in Campus vue invoicing of student, financial hold, and automatic emails for defaulters.

Initiating idea for implementation of HRIS and LIS system.

Introduce the brand new Grading and Salary Structure System with in organization.

Liaise with accreditation team as key member to represent department to fruitful achievements in part of University license and program accreditation.

George Mason University, RAK Campus

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dec.’05 – May’09

Key personnel in the set up and start of the first American University in RAK Campus which includes set up of accounts and finance and general administration.

Reporting to Vice President of Finance & Administration. Key member of the accounts and finance department. Leading and mentoring a team with focus on commercial achievement to meet the corporate requirements.

Overall responsibility of the financial accounting and risk control, financial planning, feasibility study, cash and fund flow management, management information functions, implementation and maintenance of the budget and planning tool etc.

Accountable for managing monthly general ledger closing, preparation and review of accruals and journal entries for the business and ensuring consolidation of all financials.

Responsible for preparing and reviewing financial and management reports on variances from budget and provide analytical comments to the management.

Ensuring that the accounting policies and procedures are implemented and in compliance with the overall policies.

Par taking in the decision making processes related to administrative/financial and campus activities.

Receivables and Payable Management / Payroll Management.

Developed the MIS reporting structure – Reporting is undertaken in a professional and timely manner as a basis for effective management and control of the business to meet the corporate reporting requirement.

Developed and implemented accounting polices and procedures.

Liaising with Government departments and agencies for various approvals.

Effectively coordinate with bankers, board members and auditors.

Structuring and directing the workflow of staff. Reviewing and appraising the performance of all the staff reporting directly and planning their career development program.

Developed business plan and financial model to establish temporary campus and also to evolve a massive master plan for the future campus of George Mason University in RAK

Key Accomplishments:

Set-up Finance office policies and procedures in accordance to CAA.

Implemented various forms for internal control.

Develop the financial and business model.

Liaise with accreditation team as key member to represent department to fruitful achievements in part of University license and program accreditation.

Structure the Finance department.

Introduce the brand new Grading and Salary Structure System with in organization.

Farida Group of Companies (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd, India

Team Leader – Accounts, Costing and Administration June’03 – Nov.’05

Reporting to General Manager (GM) on day – to – day basis. Leading and mentoring a team of 17 staff to manage the department efficiently.

Supervising on all activities related to accounting and administrative operations i.e. cash management, accounts receivables, accounts payable, billing and bookkeeping.

Maintaining control on the cost and credit policies of the company.

Liaising with the bankers for banking facilities i.e. Letter of Credit (L/C).

Reconciliation of assets and liabilities and balancing inventories.

Producing costing reports for the group on the basis of cost analysis.

Responsible for preparing cash flow reports and weekly working capital requirements.

Negotiating purchases (Prices, Delivery Time and Credit Term) for various products and services.

Facilities Management – Maintenance and security issues. Liaising with the contractors on various issues related to various facilities.

Managing and handling Provident Fund (PF), ESI – Health and Medical Insurance.

Filing of income tax returns.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS

MBA (Specialization in Finance) from University of Madras, India

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from University of Madras, India

ACADEMIC PROJECT

Completed six month academic project with Ashok Leyland (one of the leading manufacturing company of vehicles in India).

Project Title: ‘Capital Expenditure Evaluation and Accounting’

PROJECT IMPLEMENTED:

Project Manager & Stakeholder for Finance division during the implementation of Microsoft Dynamic Navigation

Project Manager & Stakeholder for Finance division during the implementation of Campus Vue & SIS

Project Manager & Stakeholder during the implementation of FIS (Finance Information System), HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and LIS (Logistic Information System), in-house developed application for management.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application from IICT in 2000.

Microsoft Navigation(ERP),

Campus Vue (SIS),

MS-Office suite,

Tally 7.2 Accounting package

Oracle Cloud Application (Fusion)

Workshops / Trainings Attended

-Project Management Training

-IEQ, Institutional Effectiveness & Quality in Unit Operations

-IEQ, Professional Development in Assessment

-Online Trading in Dubai Financial Market

Member of Committee’s

Member of Budget Committee.

Member of Tendering Committee.

Member of Risk Management Committee.

Member of President Cabinet.

Member of Inventory Management Committee.

Member of SACSCOC Committee.

Member of Dean’s Committee.

Member and Co-chair of Business Plan Committee.

Member and Co-chair of Purchasing Committee.

Member of Scholarship Committee.

Member of Information Technology Committee.

Member of Student Affairs Committee.

Member of Quality Assurance Committee.

Member of Campus Safety Committee.

Member of Internal Audit Committee.

Member of Students Financial Aid Committee.

Member of Institutional Effective Committee.

Member of Financial Advisor for Office of President.

Member of Standard Implementation Committee.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth 29.03.1980

Nationality Indian

Marital Status Married

Driving License Holding a valid U.A.E. and Indian Driving License

References Can be furnished immediately upon request

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