Aakash Patel
Yorkton,SK
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Tata Consultancy Services, enhancing financial performance through expert SAP FICO implementation and strategic financial analysis. Excelled in fostering client relationships and streamlining processes, achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in financial reporting and possesses strong communication abilities, ensuring seamless team collaboration and client satisfaction.
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
OSL Retail Services
04.2024 - Current
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
SAP FICO Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided post go-live support, troubleshooting production issues and resolving user queries quickly and efficiently.
- Responsible for solving ticket in FI/CO for on General Ledger, Account Payable, Account Receivable and Asset Accounting.
- Conducted unit testing to ensure accuracy of the solution prior to implementation.
- Configuration of Enterprise Structure, Assignment of Fiscal Year, Chart of Accounts, Posting period, Variants, Open and Close posting Periods.
- Developed custom reports for senior management, providing valuable insights into financial performance metrics and facilitating informed decision making.
- Delivered comprehensive SAP FICO training programs, increasing end-user competency and system adoption rates.
- Ensured data integrity by designing and implementing rigorous validation checks in various financial transactions within the SAP system.
- Documented functional designs and test cases.
- Managed multiple full-cycle implementations of SAP FICO solutions across diverse industries, resulting in significant cost savings and process efficiencies for clients.
- Reduced month-end closing timeframes by automating key financial processes using advanced SAP FICO functionalities.
- Coached and supported third-party clients, creating self-sufficient competencies within customer service personnel.
Senior Accounting Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Served as a key liaison between the finance department and operations teams to drive business performance improvements through accurate financial data insights.
- Coordinated with tax professionals to ensure timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns while minimizing liabilities.
- Assisted in external audit preparation, facilitating a smooth annual review of company finances.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Identified potential cost-saving opportunities through detailed analysis of expenses and operational practices.
- Implemented new accounting software systems, streamlining data entry processes and reducing manual errors.
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Sardar Patel University
Vallabh Vidhyanagar03-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
BJVM
Vallabh Vidhyanagar03-2016
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Strong Communication Skills
- General Ledger Entries
- Invoicing and Billing
- Month-end reports
- Administrative Support
- Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Budgets and forecasting
- Bookkeeping Principles
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- Certified Business System Analyst (SAP FICO)
Timeline
Sales Associate
OSL Retail Services
04.2024 - Current
SAP FICO Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Accounting Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Six Sigma Certification
- Certified Business System Analyst (SAP FICO)
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
BJVM
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