Abdul Aziz, Specialist, Metrics and Systems Support (Procurement)

Abdul Aziz

Specialist, Metrics and Systems Support (Procurement)

KBR Inc.

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
9 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 10 Months

Specialist, Metrics and Systems Support (Procurement) at KBR Inc.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2011 to December 2013

KBR, Inc. (Kellogg Brown & Root) - Dubai, U.A.E.
Specialist, Metrics and Systems Support (Procurement)
Reporting to Sr. Manager Procurement and Materials
June 2011 - December 2013

Hired to provide functional support to users on systems and reports across MEPSC Management, Vendor Management, SRM and Global Master Data Management in SAP; Boost continuous improvement culture and attained cross-functional collaboration among departments.

- Responsible for day-to-day operations and additional tasks as instructed by the Procurement Manager
- Prepared various MIS reports, trend analysis and updated dashboard using multiple systems (SAP, RFx, PSR+)
- Reviewed data in all systems to ensure 100% accuracy in reports and ensured prompt audit readiness
- Maintained and validated Global Master Data requests and documentation received from regional/global teams
- Assured reliability, accessibility, usability and pertinence of Vendor Master Data for global business partners
- Maintained Subcontracts Procurement Review Board (PRB) database and follow-up for submission of documents
- Collaborated within the discipline to achieve synergy, best practices and lessons learned
- Planned and executed training sessions to employees as per established schedule (as determined by Managers)
- Ensured procedures adhere to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)
- Initiated Self-Audit of reports to ensure procedural consistency and maintained log of system deployments

Executive Financial Operations at Telenor
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2005 to December 2010

Telenor - Islamabad, Pakistan
Financial Operations Executive
Reporting to Assistant Manager Financial Operations
November 2005 - December 2010

Promoted as Financial Operations Executive at Telenor within five months of joining after achieving best Audit and Compliance rating in service centers across the country - With 5 direct reports and 13 staff, fully accountable for managing nationwide inventory (SIM cards, replacement SIMs, Scratch cards, e-Vouchers, Easy load recharge and handsets inventory), audit, Oracle ERP, credit and collection (billing/stock orders), systems and reports reconciliation.

- Worked closely with all stakeholders and ensured adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
- Ensured complete and accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions across all channels
- Extract, analyze complex financial data, define relevant information and interpret data to accelerate inventory turns
- Supervised Monthly Inventory Audit, Surprise Audits and Reporting in timely manner
- Ensured compliance with financial policies and Service Level Agreement (SLA) by periodic audits
- Provided technical assistance in managing risk assessment of customers and establishment of credit limits
- Actively supported decision making and managed client portfolio with regards to credit issues
- Managing credit blocked stock orders and customers approaching or exceeding credit limit
- Proactively performed Franchise Stock Ordering and Reconciliation of Payments with high numerical accuracy
- Drive the implementation and maintenance of inventory management system and safeguard of company assets

Sales and Service Center Officer at Telenor
  • Pakistan - Peshawar
  • July 2005 to November 2005

Telenor - Peshawar, Pakistan
Sales and Service Center Officer
Reporting to Assistant Manager Sales and Service Center
July 2005 - November 2005

Represented newly launched company service center and worked at various levels to ensure optimum service delivery and exceed customers’ expectations. With 10 direct reports, looked after sales and service center operations and to promote a culture of ‘Here to help’.

- Achieved outstanding targets of in-house sales, service and promotional activities run for different products
- Sideways maintained excellent average handling time, service level and mystery shopping score
- Managed inventory and assisted supervisor in daily cash reconciliation, complied Value Added Services (VAS) activity and customer’s feedback report on monthly basis
- Proactively responded to high volume walk-in-customer’s queries with customer centric attitude and service level
- Ensured timely availability of inventory for sale to Sales and Service Center team
- Monitored and controlled security deposit refund transactions as per company policy
- Achieved best Nationwide Audit Compliance Rating and set region as benchmark for assuring highest level of accuracy in system reports, petty cash reconciliation, funds collection and physical stock take

Finance Officer at Mobilink
  • Pakistan - Peshawar
  • October 2003 to June 2005

Mobilink - Peshawar, Pakistan
Finance Officer
Reporting to Manager Sales and Service Center
October 2003 - June 2005

Appointed as Finance Officer, primarily accountable for systems and reports reconciliation, head office reporting and ensure audit readiness. Oversee 3 direct reports and North region operations.

- Monitor overall day-to-day operations and advised necessary corrective measures
- Supervised and ensured the accuracy of all financial transactions entered in Electronic Financial Inventory Control System (e-fics) and timely reporting to concerned departments
- Supervised and reconciled Physical Inventory with Electronic Financial Inventory Control System (e-fics)
- Timely deposited funds in company bank account as per policy
- Monitoring of realization trends - Monitored bank deposits of the regions and ensure timely realizations
- Maintained accurate record of all receipts and payments to assure audit readiness at all times
- Supported franchise credit limits approval and risk categories as per assigned Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
- Actively supported the sales account holders in credit issues. Shared information on Discount Matrix as required
- Supported credit and collections team by follow-up on delinquent debt and arrange recovery of payments
- Monitored security deposit refund transactions. Provided activity reports to Head Office on daily and monthly basis
- Supported credit and collections team with credit litigation and special collection efforts and strategy
- Reviewed and suggested modifications to Electronic Financial Inventory Control System (e-fics)

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at University of Peshawar, Institute of Management Studies
  • December 2002

Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Research, Business Communication, MIS

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Agricultural University Peshawar, Institute of Business and Management Sciences
  • December 2000

Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Research, Business Communication, MIS

Specialties & Skills

SAP MDM
MS Office Automation
Managerial Experience
Procurement
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Visual Basic
Windows XP
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Microsoft Outlook
Windows 7
SAP GRC
SAP MDM
Microsoft Publisher
Tracker
PowerISO
SAP FICO

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Pushto
Expert

Training and Certifications

PSM 1.500-3 Procurement Review Board (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
September 2012
Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2007 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
September 2011
Basis of Estimate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
September 2011
Advanced Formatting in Excel 2007 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
September 2011
RIM (Records and Information Management) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
Accident Investigation and Reporting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
First Aid and Fire Fighting / License FA FF/TP/0209/02 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
February 2009
Advanced Formatting in Word 2007 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
September 2011
Slide Layout and Design in PowerPoint 2003 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
Workplace Safety Orientation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011
Floorcheck Audits (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011
Cost Estimating for Government Contracting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011
FCPA and Anti-Corruption Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
May 2013
SAP GRC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
Valid Until:
January 2012
PR-PSM GI Export Compliance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
November 2011

Hobbies

  • Hobbies and Interests
    - Workout at GYM - Playing Computer Games - Playing Sports - Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Cricket etc. - Going for a long drive in car - Chess - Swimming - Business Development, Strategy Planning, Entrepreneurism, Market Intelligence, Dubai, UAE, Technology, LinkedIn advice, LinkedIn networking, Due Diligence Media Search, Resume and Cover Letter advice