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Abdul Lathif

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Summary

Professional consultant with proven ability to drive impactful business outcomes through strategic planning and analysis. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering comprehensive solutions that align with client needs for Finance, Banking & Health Care Domains. Valued for adaptability, collaboration, and results-driven mindset, with expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

CAPGEMINI
07.2022 - 05.2025
  • Projects handled:
  • Clario (Clinical research project)
  • HSBC (Banking module delivery)
  • Responsibilities:
  • Focus of the projects were in detecting money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Automated process and technologies to monitor transactions of suspicious activities
  • Verifying customer identity
  • Cross boarder migration of CDD processes
  • Regulatory adherence
  • Testing of products developed for the project
  • Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members by leading training sessions on new tools, techniques, or industry best practices relevant to the role of Technical Consultant.
  • Enhanced system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines effectively under pressure through meticulous organization skills and time management.

AML Primary Project Consultant

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT LTD
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Projects handled:
  • African CDD migration
  • Automated CDD control system in the bank
  • Responsibilities:
  • Responsible to lead a team of 15 + associates
  • Ensuring delivery of business needs and new module/requirement for the clients
  • Offering advisory service between stake holders of both the countries
  • Scoping of new projects
  • Managing project budgeting and timelines
  • Managing the Product Backlog
  • Sharing of Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports to clients and management
  • Delivered high-quality project results by consistently adhering to established standards and protocols.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding their needs, promoting repeat business opportunities.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies through thorough analysis of potential issues, minimizing the impact on project timelines.

Assistant Manager - Finance & Consulting

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION PVT LTD
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Responsibilities:
  • Evaluating Product Progress & Managing the Product Roadmap
  • Handling the Tax and Accounting requirements for the firm
  • Cross functional collaboration
  • Acted as a link between business and the external vendors
  • Fostered open communication with all stake holders
  • Improved on the speed of delivery
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy with thorough data analysis and reconciliation.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Solved functional and technical obstacles and worked closely with project team from different streams
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex SAP projects within tight deadlines.
  • Streamlined revenue recognition processes through effective implementation of contract accounting features within the SAP environment.
  • Played a pivotal role in the development of comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, and end-user manuals, enabling seamless knowledge transfer to project stakeholders.

Accounts Consultant

AL KHAYAAT INV LLC, UAE
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Responsibilities:
  • Supporting the accounts receivables for the firm
  • Active stake holder engagement
  • Timely monitoring of key deliverables
  • Actively highlight variations in accounts handled
  • Streamlined accounting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Analyzed complex data sets to uncover valuable insights for strategic decision-making purposes for clients.
  • Conducted thorough account analysis, ensuring the accuracy of all transactions and balances.
  • Cultivated productive relationships with cross-functional teams, streamlining communication channels between departments.

Senior Financial Analyst

HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY
04.2009 - 12.2011
  • Responsibilities:
  • Analysis the financial statements for the firm
  • Supporting decision making of the management based on the results analysed
  • Effective communication of results derived
  • Active team engagement
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
  • Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
  • Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
  • Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks.

Process Associate

ABN AMRO
05.2005 - 08.2006
  • Responsibilities:
  • Ensure process execution and monitoring is fulfilled efficiently
  • Process improvement and trouble shooting
  • Documentation
  • Compliance
  • Handled high volumes of incoming work requests professionally while maintaining excellent organization.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
  • Maintained high levels of data confidentiality through adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Supported management in analyzing process performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.


Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance & Systems

The New College, University of Madras
India
01.2008

Bachelor of Commerce

The New College, University of Madras
India
01.2005

Skills

  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Experience working with multiple teams (onshore and offshore) and governance
  • Self-motivated and experienced in complex projects
  • Experience in handling AML / CTF related projects for banking domain
  • Experience in Health care domain
  • Strategic planning & Software Implementation
  • Digital transformation & Teamwork mindset
  • Business planning & Change management
  • Business analysis & Stakeholder management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Banking migration projects in 7 countries.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Collaborated with large cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes
  • Achieved >30% cost reduction through automation of AML process by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Working with Leadership team to drive business strategy and innovation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Consultant

CAPGEMINI
07.2022 - 05.2025

AML Primary Project Consultant

STANDARD CHARTERED GBS PVT LTD
07.2015 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager - Finance & Consulting

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION PVT LTD
11.2013 - 05.2015

Accounts Consultant

AL KHAYAAT INV LLC, UAE
01.2012 - 12.2012

Senior Financial Analyst

HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY
04.2009 - 12.2011

Process Associate

ABN AMRO
05.2005 - 08.2006

Master of Business Administration - Finance & Systems

The New College, University of Madras

Bachelor of Commerce

The New College, University of Madras

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