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ANSAR ABBAS

ANSAR ABBAS

Ponnumangalam

Summary

Deputy Manager with extensive experience in team leadership and operations management. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through efficiency improvements and process optimization. Strong commitment to fostering collaboration and positive work environments. Recognized for problem-solving skills and delivering high-quality results consistently.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager Operational Procurement

Allianz Services India
Trivandrum
02.2015 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and supervising team members, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high performance and morale.
  • Maintaining high standard of Service delivery adhering to the agreed SLA’s.
  • Addressing and resolving issues that arise within the team, implementing solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
  • Acting as a liaison between the manager and team members, facilitating clear and effective communication across all levels.
  • Monitoring and evaluating team performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance productivity.
  • Ensuring company policies & procedures, regulatory requirements, and preparing reports for management review/audit readiness.
  • Maintaining high standards of customer service, addressing customer inquiries and complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Driving project ADHOC and as part of the automations.
  • Leading strategic roles across department and as well as SMO span (INNOLOGUE, Rhythm, UTSAV).
  • Monthly review of the performance and suggest improvements (monthly HIWE).
  • Supporting the professional development of team members through training, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
  • Mid- and full-year reviews and appraisals of the teammates.
  • Encouraging and facilitating innovation within the team, seeking opportunities for process improvements, and new approaches.

Assistant Manager

Aptara Leaning Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 03.2014
  • Managed team of finance professionals to enhance XBRL reporting accuracy.
  • Prepared and presented management information system reports to project management team.
  • Allocated and prioritized tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Developed and delivered presentations for top management on key findings.
  • Executed resource planning and managed shifts to ensure operational continuity.
  • Review and appraisal of team members.
  • Upload key XBRL statements in the US SEC for filings.
  • Review of XBRL documents on a quarterly basis.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing

Institute of Management in Kerala
Adoor
01.2010

Bachelor of Commerce - B.com

Govt Arts College
Tvm
01.2007

Plus two -

Kerala University
St. Joseph's HSS
01.2004

All India Senior Secondary Certified Examination - 10th (CBSE)

Saraswathi Vidyalaya
Trivandrum
01.2002

Skills

  • Master data management
  • Operational procurement
  • Accounts payable and transactional accounting
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Data reporting
  • Travel and entertainment
  • Service desk management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Project management
  • Workload management
  • Team leadership
  • Management and supervision
  • Training and development
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Project coordination
  • Task prioritization
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Analytical thinking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Relationship building

Tools Software Knowledge

  • S4 HANA
  • SAP
  • SAP ARIBA
  • People Soft
  • GIAM
  • SNOW
  • Concur
  • Cyber shift
  • CSM
  • JIRA
  • Blackline
  • NIC
  • MS Applications

Awards/Achievements/Certifications

  • Allianz Annual awards for the year 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
  • Employee of the Year 2024
  • Innovative team of the year – INNOLOGUE 2023
  • Winner of the Most Popular Idea of the year 2016 (Digithon)– Allianz Employee App
  • Successful clearance of global audit without any findings
  • CSPO (Certified Scrum & Product Owner) from Scrum Alliance
  • OPEX Yellow belt certified for Project TRECO
  • Trained on 7 QC tools

Transitions & Transformations

  • AGCS NA Transactional Accounting - Transitioned over 20 processes and signed BAU in 3 months.
  • Part of the P2P transformational team insourcing P2P processes from Capgemini to Allianz Services
  • Active role in the Simplifi transformational project as data steward
  • Successfully transitioned Allianz France, Allianz Swiss and all Wave 0 entities and running as BAU.
  • Successful transition of GIAM ID creations and extension process.
  • Ensuring compliance with data governance policies across master data processes

Cost Saving/Automations/Process Improvements

  • Created a cost saving of 2,000 euros for the idea: automated clearing doc 2016
  • Idea of the year 2016 (Digithon) – Allianz employee app
  • Cost savings of 2,084 euros for Remitco Automation in 2020
  • Team savings of € 52,464 (2.33 FTE benefit) for 2025.
  • LEAN project in progress expecting a Euro benefit of more than 40,000 euros

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Malayalam

Personal Information

Date of Birth : 09/05/86

Martial Status : Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening Music
  • Playing Cricket

Timeline

Deputy Manager Operational Procurement

Allianz Services India
02.2015 - Current

Assistant Manager

Aptara Leaning Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 03.2014

Master of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing

Institute of Management in Kerala

Bachelor of Commerce - B.com

Govt Arts College

Plus two -

Kerala University

All India Senior Secondary Certified Examination - 10th (CBSE)

Saraswathi Vidyalaya
ANSAR ABBAS