Experience

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  Bank alfalah limited

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Finance internee
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  Bank alfalah limited

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2016

  Analyst- finance system
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  National data consultant (pvt.) ltd

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Senior business analyst

  • Orchestrated the design and parameterization of TEMENOS' Chart of Account structure to align seamlessly with the bank's financial framework.• Formulated a robust GL reconciliation strategy for financial data during T-24 Implementation and Release Upgrade, spanning up to R-18, encompassing both pre- and post-migration phases.• Configured Temenos Core & Audit reports, ensuring day-to-day reconciliation covering Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Transaction Journal, Mismatch reports, System Summary, and Journal Summary.• Spearheaded the implementation of IFRS-9 in the T-24 GL structure.• Defined and validated customization requirements for TEMENOS products, ensuring alignment with agreed-upon business definitions.• Generated Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) and Scope Documents for GL, Insight Reports, and T-24 Core Reports. Ensured clear communication of business requirements for effective interpretation by Technical Consultants..• Imparting Business trainings on T-24 GL Structure, Chart of Accounts, Financial Reconciliation, Funds Transfer Pricing Model and Product Costing• Close Coordination with Temenos Product teams and PACS for analysis and resolution of bugs and issues. Show less

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  First abu dhabi bank (fab)

  Jul 2019 - now

  Lead business analyst

  Lead Business Analyst | Accounting & Finance | finance systems• Manage end-to-end involvement in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, from requirements gathering to implementation, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.• Leveraged a strong foundation as a Chartered Accountant to navigate business requirements, particularly within accounting processes/systems, facilitating clear communication with the tech team.• Translated IT system and accounting needs into precise instructions for seamless execution by the technical team.• Functioned as the Lead Business Analyst, ensuring effective collaboration between the Finance and IT teams for optimal performance in banking and accounting systems.• Worked closely with Project Managers to strategize and integrate finance projects into the broader organizational goals.• Coordinated activities between the Finance and IT teams to ensure the smooth execution of banking and finance projects.• Implemented robust change management processes to address the evolving dynamics within banking and finance.• Formulated comprehensive testing strategies tailored to accounting systems, covering UAT, sanity, regression, pilot, and other critical testing cenarios.• Orchestrated the seamless execution of UAT activities with the finance team, ensuring the timely completion of test cases and strict adherence to the approved strategy.• Coordinated and executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Change Requests and Projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards.• Evaluated the success of project implementations in banking and finance, analyzing timing, benefit attainment, and overall execution quality. Documented key learnings for continuous improvement.• Collaborated with the training department to design and implement effective end-user training programs tailored to finance projects/changes. Show less