Riyaz Ahmed Chasmawala, Senior Functional Consultant

Riyaz Ahmed Chasmawala

Senior Functional Consultant

Alfazance Consulting

Location
India - Pune
Education
Master's degree, Commerce
Experience
20 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 10 Months

Senior Functional Consultant at Alfazance Consulting
  • India - Pune
  • My current job since April 2018

 Responsible for End-to-End ERP Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.
 Coordinating tasks collaborating with project head, software developers and client during project lifecycle.
 Implement new functionalities and change requests in Microsoft Dynamics 365 from Functional requirements gathering phase through development, testing and deployment
 Working with Technical team to develop proprietary and tailored solutions to meet client requirements.
 Provide a high level of customer service and business systems support to all internal and external end users
 Inspecting functionality of applications ensuring they met client requests
 Managing and supporting end use providing phone online and on-site counsel to users and developers
 Partner with various business and Finance teams to identify and gather business requirements, design solutions, review UAT plans, drive testing requirements, and drive change management and training activities
 Visit client site to gather requirements of future ERP
 Data Management and Power BI

Senior Accountant at Moby Group, Dubai, UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2009 to April 2018

 Managing 3 (three) TV channels of group company and preparing financial reports. Managing the local finance teams in UAE, Africa and Afghanistan.
 Compiling monthly reports for TV Channels like Programming amortization, Programming Profit & Loss Statement along with airtime Inventory utilizations and TV channel ranking comparison with competitors.
 Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable. Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results.
 Providing support on Microsoft Dynamics. Reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
 Entrusting with the accountability to participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process. Providing input into department’s goal setting process.
 Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain as well as strengthen internal controls.
 Engaging in preparing and controlling the cash flow requirements for business units.
 Handling annual audit, preparing audit requirements and liaising with auditors for smooth audit completion.
 Motivating, guiding and leading teams that processes accounts receivable transactions. Working as a point of escalation for complex, non-routine accounts receivable issues and problems.
 Evaluating a variety of financial statements and transactions for completeness, internal accuracy and conformance with IFRS accounting standards.
 Reconciling and attuning various general ledger accounts and compiling, consolidating and preparing financial reports and statements.

Accountant at RSG Properties
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2008 to May 2009

 Managed day to day finance and accounts operations and handled the full spectrum of financial and cost accounting functions such as AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting and more.
 Handled the complete set of accounts and ensured timely closure. Tasked with performing project cost forecasts, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.

Accountant at Kleindient Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2007 to September 2008

 Prepared and submitted balance sheet and profit and loss statement, merged financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
 Researched and verified complex issues and provided strategic recommendations to management based on analysis. Implemented accounting practices and procedures.
 Took participation in internal audits and monitored the management of functions such as property records, general ledger and general accounting services.
 Entrusted with the accountability to prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
 Engaged in compiling and analysing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
 Prepared project costing report along with investment report.

Accountant at National Desert Travels
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2005 to February 2007

 Documented financial transactions by entering account information. Recommended financial actions by analysing accounting options.
 Summarized current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
 Worked in close coordination with Hotels, Airlines Offices (IATA Agent), Tour Operators for Pricing, Billing and Payment as well as Other Queries.
 Maintained accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
 Shouldered accountability to prepare monthly Sales Invoices and compile monthly receivable and took follow up for collection.
 Prepared and submitted monthly and annual financial statements and reports. Provided assistance to monthly and annual account reconciliations and close activities.

Audit Assistance at Pramod & Associates Chartered Accountants
  • India - Surat
  • June 2003 to June 2005

• Bank & Branch reconciliation, Checking Payment/Receipt/Invoices & Vouchers with supporting documents.
• Stock verification (Manually & MIS)
• Audit for Partnership firms, Trading Business & Private Companies.
• Monthly / annually closing of the books of accounts for entire group.
• Audit Report & Financial Statement such as Trading A/c, Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet.
• Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statement for Management.
• Gained knowledge of Income Tax Proceedings.

Education

Master's degree, Commerce
  • at Yashwant Chauhan Open Unversity
  • May 2021
Bachelor's degree, Accounts & Auditing
  • at Bachelor of Commerce
  • April 2004

Accounting and Auditing

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Cash Flow Management
Accounting
Financial Reporting
MS Dynamics AX
Financial Reporting
Budgeting & Cash Flow
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Corporate Strategy & Planning
Financial Analysis

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2018
Ms Dynamics AX - Corporate Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Moby Group (In House)

Hobbies

  • Listening to music