Azadali JAFFAR
Meppadi
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 15 years of experience in the healthcare and banking industries, specializing in finance and accounts management, with a strong foundation in IT skills. Proven expertise in reporting, budgeting, finalization of accounts, and cash flow management. Skilled in collaborating directly with directors and CEOs to align financial strategies with organizational goals. A quick learner, adaptable team player, and dedicated to delivering excellence and achieving impactful results. Seeking a dynamic role within a forward-thinking company to leverage my skills, contribute to success, and realize my full potential. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations for businesses. Several years in field with stellar record. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Controller
AdLife Hospital, Clinics & Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive financial operations for a multi-facility hospital, clinic, visa-medical, and pharmacy group, ensuring compliance with regional and international accounting standards.
- Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as and when needed.
- Implemented different policies and SOPs.
- Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, offering strategic insights, and actionable recommendations.
- Spearheaded effective collaboration with insurance companies, managing claim submissions, reconciliations, and dispute resolution to ensure timely collections.
- Enhanced insurance submission processes, reducing turnaround times, and improving claim approval rates.
- Developed and managed budgets across departments, aligning with organizational goals and healthcare regulations.
- Conducted financial forecasting to anticipate revenue trends, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic decision-making.
- Maintains financial discipline by following internal controls.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced operational expenses without compromising service quality.
- Streamlined internal financial processes, including invoicing, payment approvals, and vendor management, ensuring efficiency and transparency.
- Directed a multidisciplinary finance team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Provided mentorship and training to junior staff, enhancing overall departmental competency.
- Key departments under direct supervision: Finance & Accounts - 5 team members, Purchase & Stores - 2 team members, Biomedical & Engineering - 3 team members.
Manager - Finance & Accounts
Starcare Hospital LLC
Muscat
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversight of the month-end process, including ensuring the completion of General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations, and review of the P&L statements prepared by the team.
- Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as and when needed.
- Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, determine budget variances, and report the same to management.
- Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
- Maintains financial discipline by following internal controls
- Lead the team for the closure of books and complete the group audit.
- Liaising with internal and external auditors.
- Statutory payments: WHT, VAT filing, and income tax returns.
- PO verification and approval, vendor management.
- Attending the tax hearing and dealing with the Tax Authority of Oman.
Finance Manager
Jawda Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Accounting for all transactions on a daily basis to ensure up to date accounting records - Preparation of P&L and Balance Sheet
- Cash flow management - management of PDCs, instruction for issue of cheques, alert management of fund flow situation, Cash flow projection reports, Payroll processing & transfer through bank, Management reporting - daily, weekly, monthly basis, Revenue checking and analysis, Budget preparation, Completion of Audit
- Timely responses on all information exchange and request
Senior Officer - Finance & Accounts
Starcare Hospital LLC
Muscat
04.2016 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Muscat, Oman
- Business Finance Manager for Starcare Group (Reporting to CFO & CEO)
- Group level Cash flow management
- Cleaning up of Books & Finalisation of MIS reports (P&L)
- Business Analytic Function: Reporting of Group level daily dash reports to Top Management, Slicing and dicing (Business Analysis), P& L Analysis, Balance sheet Key drivers analysis
- Unit Finance Head, overall supervision of Finance & Accounts, Insurance, Purchase & Stores
- (Reporting to Senior Manager - Finance & Chief Operating Officer)
- Team Size - 7
- Muscat, Oman
Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts
Dr. Moopen's Medical College (DM WIMS)
12.2012 - 04.2016
- In charge of Medical College and Nursing College Finance & Accounts (Reporting to CFO)
- Manage general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable (Overall Finance & Accounts activities)
- Multiple Bank Accounts Reconciliation & Handling Banking Transactions
- Cash management (Fees Collections and Vendor payments)
- Reconciliation of control accounts and sorting out the discrepancies
- Monthly Salary computation & payment
- Preparation of Weekly Payable & Receivable Statement & follow up for Outstanding etc (Weekly/ Monthly/Annual Budgets)
- Internal Audit Head for DM WIMS Hospital
- Coordinating Soft Skill Development activities to Departmental Secretaries
Accountant cum System Supporter
Kerala State Financial Enterprises Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Verification of cash balance/ register and IB collections inward/ outward
- Verification of Cheque collection register
- Forwarding of periodical returns of Deposits/ Loans/ Bank balance etc
- Reconciliation of Bank account/s, TPA, HOC, ROC, NROC, WUMT etc
- Responsible for service tax payment/ sending periodical returns in time
- Responsible for payments related to WUMT/filing of returns
- In charge of petty cash account
- Assisted in Business Development
Education
MBA - Finance & HR
Depaul Institute of Science And Technology
India01.2010
B.Com - Computer Application
DON BOSCO College
India01.2008
Higher Secondary Education - Commerce
01.2005
Diploma in Computer Application -
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and budget management
- Cash flow management
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal controls
- Cost reduction
- Team leadership
- Healthcare insurance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Audit coordination
- Policy implementation
- Vendor management
- Organizational improvement
- GST, TDS, Income Tax – India
- VAT, Income Tax - Oman & UAE
- Audit reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Contract negotiation
- Key performance indicators
- Problem-solving
Driving License
Light Vehicle, 108493756, M/C with gear and LMV, 12/5050/2010
Languages
- English (Read, Write & Speak)
- Hindi (Read, Write & Speak)
- Malayalam (Mother Tongue)
- Tamil (Speak)
- Urdu (Speak)
It Expertise
Windows, Tally ERP, Axpert ERP, Solver ERP, Affinity ERP, Amrita ERP, Ms Office (Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: N6888037
- Passport Date Of Issue: 01/25/16
- Passport Place Of Issue: Kozhikode
- Passport Expiry Date: 01/24/26
- Date of Birth: 12/24/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Controller
AdLife Hospital, Clinics & Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
Manager - Finance & Accounts
Starcare Hospital LLC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Finance Manager
Jawda Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Officer - Finance & Accounts
Starcare Hospital LLC
04.2016 - 06.2020
Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts
Dr. Moopen's Medical College (DM WIMS)
12.2012 - 04.2016
Accountant cum System Supporter
Kerala State Financial Enterprises Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2012
MBA - Finance & HR
Depaul Institute of Science And Technology
B.Com - Computer Application
DON BOSCO College
Higher Secondary Education - Commerce
Diploma in Computer Application -
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