Aliasgar Bodlawala

About Aliasgar Bodlawala

I am a Senior Credit and Risk Controller with 3 years of experience in managing financial risk, optimizing credit processes, and ensuring compliance. As an ACCA-qualified professional, I have a strong foundation in financial management and skills in various tools like Six Sigma, BlackLine, SAP ERP FICO, HANA, MSD, Power BI, SQL, and Tableau. In my role, I focus on Credit Risk Management, conducting risk assessments, setting credit limits, and managing portfolios. I also work on Accounts Receivable and Collections, optimizing cash flow, reducing Days Sales Outstanding, and improving collection strategies. I enhance the Order-to-Cash process and use SAP Integration & Reporting to streamline operations. I specialize in Financial Risk Mitigation, identifying and addressing risks to safeguard financial health. In previous roles, I contributed to Credable\'s lending business by evaluating credit risk and supporting the development of a Credit Risk Framework. I am committed to driving business growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering timely financial reports.

Experience

1. Senior Credit & Risk Controller

   NielsenIQ

   Nov 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Credit Risk Management: Risk assessment, credit limit setting, and portfolio management.• Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections: Optimizing cash flow, reducing DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and improving collection strategies.• Order-to-Cash (OTC): Enhancing end-to-end processes from order receipt to cash collection• SAP Integration & Reporting: Streamlining financial operations and enhancing data accuracy.• BlackLine: Automating reconciliation processes and improving financial reporting efficiency.• Financial Risk Mitigation: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in credit and financial operations.Financial Reporting & Complines : Preparing Financial Reports in accordance with GAAP and Ensuring all reports meet regulatory and Compliance Standards.Underwriting function for Credable’s lending businessResponsible for evaluating credit risk, preparing credit application notes, and presenting to Credit Committee.Contributing to the development of the Credit risk framework – risk process and policy, product development, portfolio management, and portfolio monitoring.Contributing to the scale-up of Credable’s risk management and underwriting capabilities, to meet the needs of rapidly growing AUM.Liaising with senior management on risk, product, and portfolio strategy.** Identity and mitigate risks associated with statutory reporting, financial statements and Compliance. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Regulatory bodies.

Education

• MIT World Peace University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

• Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

  2020 — 2023