Dimple AshokKumar Shah
Mulund West
Summary
Finance professional with over 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, and process optimization. Currently serving as Finance Manager at Shemaroo Entertainment, functional aspects of ERP implementation since April 2022. Experience in vendor scouting and negotiations, developing business requirements, and ensuring seamless system integration. Adept in project management, cash flow forecasting for project, and stakeholder coordination to deliver successful ERP rollouts.
Earlier, as Deputy Finance Manager (MIS) at Shemaroo, I managed P&L reporting for multiple business verticals, conducted variance analysis, and improved financial reporting processes. I played a key role in preparing monthly financial reports, collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
04.2022 - Current
- Vendor Scouting & Negotiation: Identify potential ERP solution vendors through thorough market research and evaluation
- Conduct negotiations with vendors to secure favourable terms and agreements for ERP software acquisition
- Product Scouting & Negotiation: Evaluate different ERP products available in the market to identify the most suitable solution for the organization's needs
- Negotiate with product vendors to finalize terms and pricing for the selected ERP solution
- Scope & Agreement Finalization: Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
- Finalize agreements and contracts with vendors, outlining project deliverables, timelines, and budgetary considerations
- AS IS Process & To Be Process: Analyse existing business processes (AS IS) to identify areas for improvement and optimization
- Develop future-state (To Be) processes aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- BRD (Business Requirement Document): Collaborate with stakeholders to document detailed business requirements for the ERP implementation
- Prepare comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) outlining functional and technical specifications
- UAT (User Acceptance Testing): Facilitate and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions to validate the functionality and usability of the ERP system
- Coordinate with end-users to ensure that the ERP system meets their expectations and requirements
- Integrations: Manage integration efforts to ensure seamless connectivity between the ERP system and other business applications or systems
- Coordination with Multiple Stakeholders: Serve as a central point of contact for communication and coordination between various stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and consultants
- Sandbox to Live Sign Off: Oversee the transition of the ERP system from the sandbox environment to live production, ensuring proper testing and sign-off procedures are followed
- Live Users Query Resolution: Address and resolve queries and issues raised by live users regarding the functionality or usage of the ERP system
- Administrator Role & MDM (Master Data Management) Role: Assume the role of ERP system administrator, overseeing user access, permissions, and system configurations
- Manage master data within the ERP system to ensure data integrity and consistency across the organization
- Cashflow Projections: Develop cashflow projections and financial forecasts related to the ERP implementation project, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints
- Regular Update PPT (PowerPoint) Presentations: Prepare and deliver regular updates to stakeholders through PowerPoint presentations, highlighting project progress, milestones achieved, and upcoming tasks
- Project Management: Utilize project management methodologies and tools to plan, execute, and monitor the ERP implementation project from inception to completion
- Change Request Management: Evaluate and prioritize change requests related to the ERP system, determining whether to accept, reject, or defer changes based on their impact and feasibility
Dy Finance Manager (MIS)
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Conduct data analysis periodically to ensure data accuracy
- Prepare monthly Profit and Loss statements for 20 distinct business verticals
- Compare budgeted figures with actuals on a monthly basis, both vertically and across cost centres, and present analytical reports highlighting variances and their underlying causes
- Develop standardized allocation processes for all cost centres
- Solicit feedback from management, business verticals, and cost centre heads regularly to enhance report accuracy and reflect the true state of the business
- Collaborate with business verticals and cost centre heads to obtain sign-off on monthly PnL statements and address any inquiries they may have
- Provide necessary tools and frameworks for effective operational architecture across business units
- Timely adjust business structures and assist in their implementation within accounting systems to generate desired reports
- Create reports for new business processes and evaluate their performance accordingly
Accounts Manager
Samrin Services Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Finalizing monthly books of accounts within the SAP environment, including preparing P&L and Balance Sheet schedules with necessary adjustments and provisional entries for month-end closing
- Oversight of P&L and finance corporate MIS package delivery to the MIS team, incorporating Cost Centre analysis Reports
- Providing justifications and proposing corrective actions during MIS review meetings
- Supervising the day-to-day operations of the Accounts departments and addressing user queries promptly
- Maintaining SAP masters such as the Asset register, Bank Master, Vendor and Customer master, and General Ledger master
- Facilitating knowledge sharing among the Accounts Team at the India Office regarding FICO and banking transactions
Deputy Finance Manager
AMN Life Science Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2016
- A-Treasury: Assisted in securing Working Capital Finance & Term Loans from Banks
- Implemented Forex Management strategies in alignment with Forex Policy
- Negotiated with bankers for currency conversion and forward booking
- Managed follow-up, realization, and settlement of export collections with banks, including hedging receivables
- Oversaw the company's foreign currency exposures
- Planned outward remittances based on Currency Market analysis
- Prepared and submitted documents for outward remittances, including uploading Form 15CA on the Income Tax Website
- Planned and managed import payments and dues
- Opened letters of credit and coordinated with banks throughout the process
- B-Banking & Fund Management: Monitored daily cash and bank positions, forecasted Fund Flow, and managed surplus funds investments
- Fund management efforts and maintaining relationships with banks
- Established and monitored fund/non-fund-based facilities with banks, ensuring timely compliance with renewals and reporting requirements
- Liaised with banks for short-term and long-term financing needs
- Coordinated with banks for Bank Realization Certificate (BRC) and submissions for various export incentives/Advance License, etc
- Prepared various MIS reports on a monthly & quarterly basis
- C-Exports Incentives: Tracked timely application and realization of Focus Market Scheme & Excise Refunds
- Conducted half-yearly bill-wise applications and followed up with Bankers for Negative List Certificates
- Assisted DGFT Consultant with documentation for duty drawback release
- D-Accounting Control: Prepared MIS reports and reported deviations to the Directors along with necessary suggestions for correction
- Developed budgeted fund flow at the start of each month and planned working capital requirements accordingly
- Ensured accounting control of Overseas group companies
- Collaborated with Internal & statutory Auditors for audit processes
Account and Finance Head
Kanchan Auto Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: (Authorized Dealer of Bajaj)
- Overseeing accounts for 3 workshops and 4 showrooms
- Calculating and remitting Service Tax and TDS on a monthly basis
- Conducting monthly calculations of MVAT and ensuring timely payment
- Managing monthly calculations of Professional Tax, along with payment and filing of returns
- Conducting internal audits and process audits for workshops
- Liaising with auditors to facilitate finalization processes
- (Authorized Dealer of Bajaj)
Article ship
Bhadresh Doshi & Associates
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Bhadresh Doshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is a reputable firm specializing in audit and assurance, taxation, corporate services, and various consultancy services
- Bhadresh Doshi & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is a reputable firm specializing in audit and assurance, taxation, corporate services, and various consultancy services
Skills
- Skilled in Oracle NetSuite
- Workflow coordination
- Financial analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Financial budgeting
- Coaching and training
- Variance analysis
- P&L tracking
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujrati
- Katchi
- Marathi
Certification
- Special Certification Course of Concurrent Bank Audit, ICAI, 08/01/16
- NS Suite Foundation Course, Pursuing, 12/01/24
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/23/89
- Marital Status: Single
Educational credential
- CA Final, ICAI, Nov-2012
- CA PCC, ICAI, May-2010
- CA CPT, ICAI, Dec-2007
- CS Executive, ICSI, Jan-2011
- TY Bcom, Mumbai University (MCC), Mar-2010
- HSC, Mumbai University (MCC), Mar-2007
- SSC, Maharashtra Board (K B Vira), Mar-2005
Timeline
Finance Manager
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
04.2022 - Current
Dy Finance Manager (MIS)
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
04.2018 - 03.2022
Accounts Manager
Samrin Services Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 04.2018
Deputy Finance Manager
AMN Life Science Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2016
Account and Finance Head
Kanchan Auto Pvt Ltd
10.2013 - 07.2014
Article ship
Bhadresh Doshi & Associates
12.2007 - 06.2011
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