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ACCOUNTANT SPOTLIGHT

Introducing Jawazim
Jishty

Empowering Sri Lankan businesses with cloud-based accounting, Jawazim leverages QuickBooks to help his clients make the switch from traditional manual bookkeeping to a modern, efficient, and mobile-friendly system.
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The practice and the vision

As the Virtual CFO and Consultant of MJJ Consultancy in Sri Lanka, Jawazim has over 20 years of experience in finance, having worked with various ERP systems; giving him a robust understanding of complex business operations. This expertise, however, revealed a critical need for a more accessible and cost-effective solution for startups and small-to-medium businesses. 

Driven by a vision to provide efficiency without the high cost, Jawazim established his own consultancy, with QuickBooks at the centre of his strategy.

When you see the features, QuickBooks is far ahead. You can access it from your mobile phone, whichever the device.

The strategic switch to QuickBooks

Before discovering QuickBooks, Jawazim had experience with a range of accounting software, from Tally to more complex ERPs like Odoo, and CargoWise. While these systems were useful, they often came with high investment costs and steep learning curves, making them less suitable for the startups and smaller businesses he serves. Additionally, many businesses still relied on manual records, Excel spreadsheets, or even simple pieces of paper, leading to inefficient and risky operations.

The decision to adopt QuickBooks was driven by its superior features and value proposition. While other solutions were either too costly or too basic, QuickBooks Online provided a perfect balance. Jawazim found that migrating clients’ legacy data from Excel or other systems was straightforward and seamless. This ease of transition was a major factor in his decision.

"In today's era, everything is on the cloud," Jawazim notes. "If the client is educated correctly, they will definitely go for online."

This insight became the cornerstone of his approach, helping clients—some of whom were still using paper records—understand the value of transitioning to a cloud-based solution.

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When you see the investment or the cost factor, for startups and new companies, QuickBooks is much more attractive.

Why Jawazim chose QuickBooks

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User-friendly interface

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Online mobile access

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Efficient bank reconciliation

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Seamless client onboarding

Jawazim's approach to client migration is rooted in the belief that the right solution should adapt to the business, not the other way around. He helps clients transition from traditional methods like Tally or Excel by highlighting the long-term benefits of a streamlined, cloud-based system. He emphasises that with QuickBooks Online, they can eliminate manual work, gain faster access to reports, and make more informed business decisions.

He has successfully guided various clients, including a Dubai-based company looking to expand with QuickBooks and even NGOs seeking a better way to manage their books. For businesses that previously relied on paper records, the move to a system that provides instant, secure data access is a transformative experience, empowering them to manage their operations more effectively.

I haven’t faced any challenges, mainly because of the support from the QuickBooks team—they are very knowledgeable and have the right solutions.

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The QuickBooks impact and tangible benefits

Jawazim has seen a profound change in his own workflow and in the businesses he serves. By leveraging QuickBooks Online Accountant, he and his team have moved beyond simple data entry to a more strategic, advisory role. This shift allows them to provide valuable insights and guidance to their clients, a service that Jawazim sees as the future of the accounting profession.

The move to cloud accounting has not only improved efficiency but has also provided clients with a newfound sense of control and clarity over their finances. They can now see their bank balances and monthly performance at a glance, enabling them to make better decisions. Jawazim's expertise, combined with the power of QuickBooks, has created a win-win situation, allowing him to grow his consultancy while helping his clients thrive.

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Future-proofing the practice

Jawazim believes the accounting profession is on the cusp of a major transformation. He envisions a future where automation, powered by technologies like OCR and AI, will handle the bulk of data entry, freeing accountants to focus on high-value advisory work. He advises fellow professionals to embrace these changes and to use certifications and training programs to build confidence with new technologies like QuickBooks.

By making the switch, Jawazim has positioned himself and his clients for success in the digital age. He continues to champion QuickBooks as a powerful, cost-effective, and user-friendly tool that is helping businesses in Sri Lanka and beyond modernise their financial operations and achieve their goals.

Jawazim Jishty

Virtual CFO and Consultant

MJJ Consultancy

Jawazim Jishty is a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of accounting experience. He has worked with various accounting and ERP systems, spanning across several countries. With his consultancy, he focuses on providing services in accounting and business process improvements, with a particular emphasis on helping clients adopt cloud-based solutions like QuickBooks. He is passionate about helping businesses, especially startups and SMEs, move away from manual and paper-based accounting to more efficient, automated systems.

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