Anoop Unnikrishnan

Results-driven Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Consultant with over 10 years of progressive experience delivering end-to-end ERP implementations across Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules in the UAE and across APAC (Hong Kong, China, India). Skilled in requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment and user training using Agile, Waterfall and Sure Step methodologies, with strong stakeholder management across cross-functional, multi-entity project teams. Proven track record of delivering end-to-end D365 F&O implementations and driving transformative process improvements for clients across diverse industries, with expertise in General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Credit and collections, Cash Management, Budgeting, Fixed Assets, Asset Leasing, cost accounting, procurement, sales and marketing, product information management, inventory and rebate management.

Combines deep functional consulting expertise with a strong foundation in finance and audit background, with proven analytical, problem-solving and communication skills that support successful project delivery across time zones and geographies.

Functional Consultant - Finance at The Solution Consulting FZCO (2021-11 – Present)

Steering high-impact projects through adept utilization of D365 F&O finance knowledge, facilitating transformative design and execution within the application landscape, leveraging consulting, analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

• Coordinated integrations, data migration cycles, system configuration validations, and reconciliations across finance systems in collaboration with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Innovated and designed a new module for investment in D365, recording and tracking client share-related transactions across various portfolios together with the Power BI reports.
• Led a cross-functional team on a host-to-host bank integration for vendor payments and reconciliation, resulting in a 40% reduction in payment errors and improved financial accuracy.
• Streamlined the budgeting process by creating a user-friendly system aligned with zero-base budgeting principles, enabling effortless budget submission across functions, reducing budget cycle time by 30% and enhancing accuracy.
• Delivered 3 end-to-end D365 FO implementation projects, leading digital transformation initiatives including business process analysis, requirements gathering, design, configuration, implementation, testing, training, cutover and reporting.
• Facilitated onsite functional support for D365 F&O application maintenance, resolving incidents and service requests within the agreed SLA targets.
• Directed fit-gap analysis, delivering actionable usability guidance and creating user reference materials, elevating the user experience, leading to a 30% increase in customer retention and a 20% boost in user engagement.
• Monitored and facilitated end-to-end master data validation, ensured system configuration integrity, reducing system inconsistencies, and organized the system integration within a tight deadline.
• Liaised with clients to configure and support core finance functions such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Asset leasing, Budgeting, Fixed Assets, Workflows and Management Reporter.

Audit Executive at Macroscan Management Solutions Pvt Ltd (2020-07 – 2021-07)

• Led a risk assessment project, evaluating potential revenue loss scenarios in online channels; introduced customer authentication systems and transaction monitoring tools, decreasing fraudulent activity by 25%.
• Identified controls gaps and designed a customized RACI matrix system, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, resulting in an audit score improvement of 20%.
• Audited application-level role-based access control to enforce need-to-know basis and least privilege principles, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 50% and improving data security.
• Reviewed and assessed internal control systems to ensure strict adherence to designation of credit guidelines, minimizing compliance risks and improving overall operational effectiveness, achieving a 95% compliance rating.
• Validated data with logical and business inputs, reported application-level incidents, and reviewed process effectiveness and mitigation strategies, contributing to a 30% risk reduction.
• Implemented a robust reconciliation process across key touch points, resulting in a 50% reduction in financial discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the organization.
• Orchestrated a detailed functional and technical analysis of backend procedures, and designed processes that reduced response time by 50%, while also augmenting system stability.

Audit & Accounts Associate at Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants (2019-08 – 2020-01)

• Oversaw review of financial records, reports, and methods, analyzing to identify areas for improvement
• Implemented improved systems and controls, increasing accuracy by 25% and raising financial reporting effectiveness.
• Led high-stakes audits, inspecting, verifying, and reconciling AR/AP, enabling transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Filed goods and sales tax returns and assisted clients in securing input tax credit refunds in connection with special economic zone customers, recognized as "Best Team Player/Supporter" for 2019

Accounting Officer at Visam Offshore & Marine Ltd (2017-05 – 2018-06)

• Maintained a system to streamline financial record-keeping, reducing data entry time by 30%, and minimizing errors.
• Guided and empowered a team of 5 through successful execution of project management strategies
• Leveraged data insights to optimize resource allocation, increasing productivity by 25%, and cutting project costs by 10%.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to develop and enforce standardized invoicing procedures, reducing errors by 20%.
• Reinforced accuracy and identified AR/AP discrepancies in the process.
• Examined records, prepared financial statements/reports, and managed payment, bank transfers and transactions.
• Performed annual audits to track accuracy, compliance, and financial practices, including internal controls and regulations.

Market Analyst at Weichai Heavy Machinery Co Ltd (2015-12 – 2017-04)

• Conducted comprehensive sales analysis, including market research, customer segmentation, and competitor activity
• Leveraged insights to develop targeted marketing campaigns, boosting sales by 20% and expanding market share by 10%.
• Analyzed industry data to evaluate market position, enabling targeted marketing to secure a larger market share.

Accounts Assistant at George, John & Prabhu, Chartered Accountants (2015-01 – 2015-06)

• Analyzed data and recorded transactions to prepare financial reports using standardized financial reporting systems.
• Assisted with compilation and creation of statutory and internal audits.
• Handled data entry and filing of income tax returns.
• Finalized financial statements and updated ledgers, effectively resolving inconsistencies and anomalies.

Accounts Assistant at Ranjit Karthikeyan Associates, Chartered Accountants (2013-07 – 2014-12)

• Streamlined financial reporting with Tally ERP 9, reducing data entry time by 25% and improving accuracy.
• Collaborated with clients on internal audits to provide optimum financial solutions, timely filing and payment of ESI returns.
• Created a standardized financial reporting system, improving efficiency, accuracy, transparency and decision making.
• Updated ledgers and finalized financial statements, resolving inconsistencies and enabling prompt TDS filing and payment.

MBA in Finance – Mahatma Ghandi University (2011)

BCom in Accounting & Finance – Mahatma Ghandi University (2009)