SHAFAHATH BIN ASHRAF

Mobile: +971 56 1155712, E-mail: shafahath@gmail.com

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SUMMARY
Seasoned professional with avid knowledge of financial and accounting practices with 7+
years of strong experience in ERP implementation (Dynamics Navision and Axapta) in
medium to large scale organizations in the capacities of Project Manager, Solution Architect
and Functional Consultant.
Desired Position
ERP Manager / Systems Accountant
SKILLS SUMMARY
Technical Skills:
A thorough knowledge of ERP (Microsoft Dynamics Axapta, Navision systems) processes
Knowledge and experience in Financial Reporting
Relevant experience in identifying gaps and developing gap analysis reports
Expertise in providing solutions to business critical process in line with leading industry
practices
Strong experience in testing of ERP components in accordance with system testing
methodologies
Relevant cross organizational experience in segregating ERP related process and functions
Proven track record on timely completion of projects
Experience in imparting ERP system process knowledge through training sessions
Soft Skills:
Leadership qualities, analytical capabilities, team integration strategies, convincing abilities
and excellent communication skills.
Languages:
English, Malayalam, Arabic (Read), Hindi
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
MS Dynamics Implementation Experience
A. Axapta Modules:
a. Financials
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b. Manufacturing
c. SCM
d. Projects and
e. Services
B. Navision Modules
a. Financials
b. Manufacturing
c. SCM
d. Service

1. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA

Unique Aberdeen, UK
Company
Software
Axapta 2012
Period
June 2013 Present
Role
ERP Project Manager cum Functional Consultant
Responsibility Preparation of Project Plan, Aligning resources, Ensuring on time task
completion
Industry
Providers of specialist engineering services and products to a diverse
range of industries.
2. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA
Unique Wellube
Company
Software
Axapta 5.0
Period
January 2013 April 2013
Role
ERP Project Manager cum Functional Consultant
Responsibility Preparation of Project Plan. Business Process Analysis, Mapping,
Implementing ERP adhering to Group policies
Industry
Providers of specialist engineering services and products to a diverse
range of industries.
3. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA
Unique Maritime Group
Company
Software
Axapta 5.0
Period
Role

September 2012 Present

ERP Finance Consultant
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Responsibility Defining Group level Implementation Policy, Supporting AX
Implemented Companies, Implementing ERP in other Group Companies
Industry
Specialists in ROV, Diving, Survey, NDT and Engineering services
4. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA
Project
Software

Finance, T&L Modules of AXAPTA 5.0

Axapta 5.0

Period
August 2011 May 2012
Role
Solution Architect
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process, Documenting the Gaps and Testing the Development &
Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical Consultants, and Providing
Solutions on critical business processes.
Industry
Distributor, Real Estate, Investment and Family Business
Company
Nasser bin Abdellatif Alserkal Est. Dubai
5. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA
Project
Software

Finance and Purchase Modules of AXAPTA 5.0

Axapta 5.0 (upgrade Project)

Period
July 2011 August 2011
Role
Functional Consultant
Responsibility Testing the Upgraded Database, Training and Go-Live
Industry
Chemical Trading
Company
Linde Gas Abu Dhabi
6. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : AXAPTA
Project
Software

Finance and Purchase Modules of AXAPTA 5.0

Axapta 5.0

Period
April 2011 November 2011
Role
Solution Architect / Functional Consultant
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process, Documenting the Gaps and Testing the Development &
Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical Consultants, and Providing
Solutions on critical business processes.
Industry
Non Profit Government Organization
Company
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development Abu Dhabi
7. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, LS-Retail and Logistics modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.1, Navision Database

Period
February 2011 April 2011
Role
Solution Architect / Functional Consultant
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process, Documenting the Gaps and Testing the Development &
Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical Consultants, and Providing
Solutions on critical business processes.
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Industry
Trading
Company
Khaskha Plaza Dubai
8. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.0, Navision Database

Period
November 2010 January 2011
Role
Project Manager / Solution Architect
Responsibility Preparation of Project plan, resource allocations, adhering to cost,
timelines of project and Providing Solutions on critical business
processes.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company
Al Maha Ceramics Oman
9. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance and logistics modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.1, Navision Database

Period
February 2010 October 2010
Role
Project Leader / Solution Architect
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process, Documenting the Gaps and Testing the Development &
Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical Consultants, and Providing
Solutions on critical business processes.
Industry
Trading Authorized Distributor
Company
Iran Trading Company Iran
10.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.0, Navision Database

Period
October 2009 December 2009
Role
Project Leader
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process, Documenting the Gaps and Testing the Development &
Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical Consultants, and Providing
Solutions on critical business processes.
Industry
Manufacturing ( Subsidiary )
Company
Draeger Arabia LLC - Saudi Arabia
11.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.0, Navision Database

Period
Role
Responsibility

April 2009 July 2009

Team Lead
Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping the Local
Process with Burgmann German Template, Documenting the Gaps and
Testing the Development & Training, Assigning Tasks to Technical
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Consultants, and Providing Solutions on critical business processes.
Industry
Manufacturing ( Subsidiary )
Company
EAGLE BURGMANN LLC
12.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics, and Manufacturing modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.1, Navision Database

Period

September 2008 March 2009

December 2009 January 2010 (Saudi Roll-out)

Role

Functional Consultant / Team Lead /

Project Manager (LS
Implementation)
Responsibility Project Coordination, Business Process Study, Mapping, Documenting
the Gaps and Testing the Development & Training, Assigning Tasks to
Technical Consultants, and Providing Solutions on critical business
processes.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company
BATEEL INTERNATIONAL LLC
13.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance & Logistics modules of Navision 5.0

Navision 5.0, Navision Database

Period
July 2008 August 2008
Role
Team Lead
Responsibility Project Coordination , Business Process Study, Mapping, Documenting
the Gaps , Testing the Development & Training
Industry
Hotel Industry
Company
Hotel Majestic, Dubai.
14.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics, CRM and Service Management modules of Navision

5.0
Navision 5.0, Navision Database

Period
February 2008 June 2008
Role
Lead Consultant
Responsibility Project Coordination , Business Process Study, Mapping, Documenting
the Gaps and Testing the Development & Training
Industry
Logistics
Company
BARCODE GULF LLC
15.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance & Purchase modules of Navision 4.0

Navision 4.0, Navision Database

Period
Role
Responsibility

October 2007 February 2008

Lead Consultant
Project Coordination , Business Process Study, Mapping, Documenting
the Gaps and Testing the Development & Training
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Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Company
AstraZeneca FZ LLC
16.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

Finance, Logistics Manufacturing

modules of Navision 4.0
Navision 4.0, Navision Database

&

Ware

House

Period
Role
Responsibility

January 2007 August 2007

Finance Consultant
Functional requirement specification Analysis
Gathering and Documentation
Industry
Manufacturing Industry
Company
Bisleri International Private Limited
17. ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision
Project
Software

April 2006 August 2006

Senior Finance cum Functional Consultant
Functional requirement specification Analysis
Gathering and Documentation
Industry
University
Company
Gandhi gram University- Dindigul
18.ERP Microsoft Business Solution : Navision

Software
Period
Role
Responsibility
Industry
Company

Requirement

Finance& Logistics Management modules of Navision 4.0

Navision 4.0, Navision Database

Period
Role
Responsibility

Project

&

Management

&

Requirement

Finance, Logistics & Ware House Management modules of Navision

4.0
Navision 4.0, Navision Database
December 2005 March 2006
Finance Consultant
Functional requirement specification
Gathering and Documentation
Manufacturing Industry
Hensel Electronics Ltd.

Analysis

&

Requirement

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

10th (S.S.L.C) New Indian Model School, Dubai 1996

12th (C.B.S.E) M.E.S. , Thalassery, Kerala
1999
Graduate in Commerce from Calicut University, Kerala.
Post-Graduate in Commerce from Madras University.
Completed ICAI Intermediate in May 2004.
Microsoft Certified Dynamics Navision Financial and Costing

Present Status:
Employed as ERP Functional Consultant at Unique Systems FZC, Sharjah starting September
2012.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Gender
Nationality
Date of Birth
Fathers Name
Gender
Address

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Male
Indian
10th of August 1980.
Ashraf Ali C.V.
Male
Shakky, Thalassery, Kerala.

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