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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Leveraging Advectus' extensive Automotive industry expertise and range of products, it oversees the provision of business process consulting and guides customers through their IT transformation journey following Automotive industry standards. Supported by a skilled team of industry professionals, it drives the improvement of DMS solutions using Oracle NetSuite for Automotive digital transformation purposes.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Platinum Corporation is a Dubai headquartered conglomerate engaged in diversified businesses, with a presence in 18 countries.The group is privately held and has a 40-year history operating in the sub Saharan Africa, GCC and Turkey. Platinum’s extensive business activities include commodities, automobiles, manufacturing, food products, agri-business, technology and services.Responsibilities :-Business Requirements gathering, Process analysis and Solution designIdentifying and recommending solutions for new requirements/business expansionsSystem process control & Manage changes with adequate Business impact AnalysisLead Application Implementation, User Acceptance programs & DeploymentCreate & maintain Quality standards and Standard Operating procedures for Business ApplicationDeveloping Training material and conduct/lead end-user training programs Creating and maintaining Management Information System - Analytics & Developing DashboardsSupport & conduct health check of Business Applications to support continuitySupport the program and delivery team to understand the project objectives and break it down as set of software functionsMentoring and Building Application TeamMaintain Integrity, confidentiality, and protocols applicable to business ApplicationsManagement Reporting on Application status / change requirementsQuality assurance on Internally developed modules/ApplicationVendor Management and communicationUpdate & maintain Business process documentation on continuous basisCreate & Maintain Business Application Any other functions, directly or indirectly related to Business Application & Technology.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As Business Analyst I was responsible study all business requirement & defining the process for the ERP implementation (Microsoft CRM , GP, Autologica, SSRS) and all other vertical solution systems. Identifying areas for business improvement. Developing maps and flowcharts of current and future business processes. Reporting on the likely impact of process modifications. Flagging up potential problems at an early stage. Developing a clear understanding of existing business functions and processes. Preparing PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets for business meetings. Using any information gathered to write up detailed reports and draw conclusions. Managing a team of programmers/developers to oversee the implementation of Autologica, MS-CRM & Great Plain Application for 500 plus users. Implementation and support of Autologica, MS-CRM & Great Plain software. Developed and implemented new ERP systems and upgraded existing ones depending on project needs. Assisted with the development and enhancement of implementation methodologies Built positive client relationships while developing an understanding of customers' businesses Performing and Documenting Gap Analysis, Project Planning, Implementing and Managing Risks of a Project. Coordinated in writing and executing of User Acceptance Test Scripts. Collaborated with the development department in designing and developing customizations. Planning, Implementing and Managing Risks of the Projects. Upgraded existing ERP systems in place. Review and confirm system configuration and setup to support business needs. Participate in preparing master and opening balance data. Follow up user data entry and submit periodic reports about performance. Manage user issues and deliver solutions for their problems. Developing reports using SSRS & Dashboard for the MS-CRM and Autologica.

Lagos, Nigeria

Working with Stallion Group (Automobile Division) as Business Analyst since June’ 2011 to Sept'2016Stallion specializes in sourcing, importation, warehousing and distribution of products of mass consumption in the most complex of jurisdictions in West Africa. Stallion group represents an impressive array of global automobile brands on an exclusive basis in countries like Nigeria & Ghana.

 Knowledge in Accounting & Finance Concept, Payables & Receivables. Managing finance functions involving determining financial objectives, implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control.  Expertise in Controlling of Total Costs to the Company & keeping Targets in reducing Costs every month starting from Negotiation till submitting MIS data to the Management.  Sending AR reports to the Operation Head, Advertisement Head of West Region. Coordination with Bank for making smooth operation in all entities. Arranging statements of accounts of all Centers when ever required. Checking of suppliers’ bills as per approved norms & make the payments. Handling Vendor Reconciliation. Monitoring Accounts Payable, Receivables reconciliation.  Periodically vendor & our account reconciliation.  Customer queries, Staff training & sales promotion activities. Checking of Assets statement, Valuation.  Handling Bank Reconciliation, Inter Branch Reconciliation & Credit & Cash Reconciliation and Petty Cash Register, Debtors Ageing etc. as per schedules i.e. daily, weekly and monthly.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Systems & Management

Ph.D. thesis, titled "Examining the influence of digitalization on the evolution of the new car sales process and organizational framework.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance Management & Information Technology, Grade A

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Financial Accounting And Auditing, First Class

Higher Secondary Certificate - 12, Business/Commerce, General, A

Ssc - Xth Std, Regular