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Email: EMAIL AVAILABLEMobile: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEVisa Status: H1BLinked In: https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:SAP FI/CO/FM Consultant having around 14 Years of Experience in SAP as a Functional Consultant in SAP S/4 Hana and SAP ECC projects and worked in various positions.Extensive work experience in SAP Finance, Controlling and Funds Management modules.Certified Consultant - SAP S/4 Hana Finance (2021) and S/4 Hana Central Finance (2021).Experience of working with Clients from various Industries - Manufacturing, IT Services, Tele Communications, Textile, Pharmaceuticals, Automobile, Education, Animal Healthcare, Retail, Chemicals and Services.Experience of working in S/4 Hana Green Field Implementations, S/4 Hana Migration projects.Experience of working in Central Finance project.Experience of working in various SAP ECC related projects Implementation, Roll-out, Support, Enhancements & Testing projects.Experience of working in SAP Funds Management projects Implementation and Support (S/4 Hana and SAP ECC).Led multiple project phases including Discussions with Core Finance Team & Business owners, Blueprint Preparation, Show & Tell Sessions, Requirements gathering, Gap Analysis, Configuration, Development, Testing (FUT, SIT, UAT), Core Team Training, Cut-Over Activities, Hyper Care Support post go-live and regular Production support.Strong Knowledge and worked extensively on SAP Finance Sub modules - General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), Accounts Payables (A/P), Accounts Receivables (A/R) & Bank Accounting related areas.Strong Knowledge and worked extensively on SAP Controlling Sub modules Cost Element Accounting (CO-CEA), Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA), Internal orders (CO-IO), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Integration with Finance and exposure on Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).Strong Knowledge and worked extensively on SAP Funds Management BCS (Budgetary Control System) and FM (Former Budgeting) as well.Involved in all the phases of implementation, starting from As-Is Study, Business Blueprint Preparation (BBP), To-Be Analysis (Workshops), GAP Analysis, End User training, Hyper care support after Go-Live and Post Implementation support.Experience of working on cross module integrations with MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), PS (Project Systems), PM (Plant Maintenance), HR (Human Resource Mgmt.) related setup, configurations and testing by integrating with SAP Finance Module.Worked on S/4 Hana Finance related Fiori Apps Activation, Roles mapping, Testing, Data sync up etc.Managed Data migration (Master Data and Transactional Data) - Upload and Validation for S/4HANA systems using LTMC tool (Legacy Transfer Migration Cockpit) & Migration Cockpit ensuring data integrity and accuracy.Worked on FI Asset Accounting integration with PS (Project Systems) and PM (Plant Maintenance) modules using WBS (Work Break Down Structures), Equipment Master, Internal orders and settlement to AUC (Asset Under Construction)/Final Assets from these respective objects, in multiple projects.Worked on configurations related to APP (Automatic Payment Program), House Bank & Bank Accounts setup using SAP GUI and Fiori Apps, EBRS (Electronic Bank Reconciliation Statement), Lockbox & DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine), which are key areas for Payments & Collections in Business operations.Worked and good knowledge on Validations, Substitutions, IDocs, New GL Functionality, Document splitting, Sets Creation, LSMW (Legacy System Migration Work Bench), BDC (Batch Data Communication), Win shuttle programs, Finance Std workflows etc.Exposure and knowledge on SAP-FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Mgmt.) sub modules Credit Management, Collection Management, Dispute Management processes and integration points with A/R.Solid understanding of Record-to-Report (RTR), Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) business scenarios and integration aspects.Prepared Functional Specification Documents (FS) for new developments and enhancements, collaborating with business and technical teams ensuring requirements are delivered within project timelines.Worked on multiple ticketing tools such as SOLMAN (Solution Manager), Remedy, Jira, HPQC, and Service Now for project management, issues (Support ticket) tracking and Change request management (CHARM).Conducted Core Team and End-user training on FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, FI-AA, CO-CEA, CCA, PCA, Finance related Fiori Apps and Funds Management transactions, facilitating smooth adoption to new functionalities.Demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills, effectively managing high-level escalations and ensuring client satisfaction. Providing support within timelines and ensuring Zero rework.EDUCATION DETAILS:Master of Business Administration MBA Finance, India (2008)Bachelor of Technology B. TECH, India (2004)SAP CERTIFICATIONS:SAP S/4 HANA FINANCE 2021 CertifiedSAP S/4 HANA CENTRAL FINANCE 2021 CertifiedPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Client: APPLE - Austin, TXSAP FICO Principal Consultant Apr2023 May2024SAP ECC Enhancement ProjectResponsibilities:Worked on Enhancements related to AMP (Apple Media Products) project related to Payments PCS (Payment Consolidation system)Worked on Enhancements related to Vendor Automation Vendor Master data creation in SAP via FM (Function Module) sent from iTC (iTunes Connect) through Web Methods for particular Vendor Account Groups.Worked on existing program changes related to Payments Consolidation to Vendors via DB (Deutsche Bank) and testing the changes using multiple Test scenarios and checking the XML payment file generated with changes made.Integrating the STONEHENGE Application for Encrypting and Decrypting the Vendor Master Data related key sensitive fields information like Bank Account Number, IBAN Number, Tax Number details, SSN, VTIN, PII (Personal Identifiable Information) like Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Country, Passport and National ID etc. and ensuring that the information is encrypted and only possible to be viewed by authorized persons on need basis.Worked on features related to Duplicate Address check, Bank details Validation, Tax Number info validation before updating the data in Vendor Master.Handling the process for Vendor Master data transfer from SAP Core client to SAP RMCA client, which in turns creates a corresponding Business Partner and Contract Account via IDOC for the specified Search Terms.Worked on VPR (Vendor Payment Readiness) process as well for Threshold checks and minimum amount for payments based on Vendor Country, Bank Country, Destination Currency.Worked on S/4 Hana migration related process changes to be made based on existing functionality and creating Test scenarios and preparing test scripts to test the current process to work in S/4 Hana system as well after migration.Worked on program changes and testing related to PCS (Payment Consolidation system) process related sub objects - No Pay Process, Customized Payment Proposal, 3 Way Reconciliation, Customized Payment Posting, XML Generation Wrapper Program, Payment Status report and Detailed Transaction Report.Client: ASIANET - INDIA (Telecommunications, Broadband)SAP FICO Senior Lead Consultant Nov2022 Mar2023SAP S/4 Hana Green Field Implementation Project (Ver.2022)Responsibilities:Involved in discussions with client in understanding their current structure and processes used currently in their legacy system.Understanding their requirement and suggesting the best practices and an adaptable solution with usage of S/4 features.Involved in Blueprint workshops to gather the requirements in General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Accounts and Controlling.Design and finalization of the key org elements and Master data objects Org structure, Chart of Accounts, Company codes, Controlling Area, Chart of Depreciation, Ledgers and Profit Centers, Cost centers, GL Account groups and GL Accounts etc.Configured all the required areas and nodes under General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Business Partner, Master data General Ledgers, Cost Center, Profit Center etc.Configured Company Code global settings, Chart of Accounts, Parallel ledgers, Accounting Principles, Currencies and Ledger groups.Configured Company Codes, Controlling Area, Document Types, Fiscal Year, Posting Period Variant, Chart of Accounts, Ledgers, Currencies, GL Account Groups, Field Status Groups, Field Status Variants, Automatic Account Determinations, Tolerances, Valuation methods and Valuation areas for foreign currency valuation.Configured S/4 Hana New Asset Accounting - Chart of Depreciation, Depreciation Areas, Asset Technical Clearing Account, Depreciation Keys, Asset Classes, Account Determination, GL mapping and legacy Asset Data Transfer.Handled configuration for FI Integration with other cross modules MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), PS (Project Systems), PM (Plant Maintenance).Created Financial Statement version (FSV), Cost Center Hierarchy, Profit Center Groups and Profit centers.Revaluation of Assets, Asset retirement process and settlement of Asset under construction (AUC) to fixed assets.Configured APP (Automatic Payment Program), Payment Terms, Payment Methods, Special GL Indicators, Alternate Reconciliation GL Accounts for A/P, A/R, GR/IR.Reviewed the requirements related to multiple bank statements and configured necessary settings for Electronic bank statements (EBRS).Created FS and built custom programs with ABAP help for transferring the Payment information to HDFC, ICICI & Federal Banks.House Bank setup using Fiori App.Complete configuration and Testing of the Finance sub modules with basic data to confirm the readiness of the solution built.Configured intercompany clearing process setup for automatic postings and clearing of intercompany transactions.Involved in Business Partner (BP) configuration with MM and SD Modules and mapping of Vendor & Customer Master data to Business Partners and BP Groups.Delivering training to the Client key Finance core team members on the S/4 changes and usage of features and options.Delivered training on the usage of Fiori Apps as well under each sub module.Uploading Master data G/L Master data, Asset Master Data, Bank Master data, Cost Center, Profit Center using Migration Cockpit.Involved in Legacy data loads for GL balances, Fixed Assets balances.Making required additional configurations and changes to config, based on Client requirement during Training phase to address the gaps and for process improvements.Worked and configured FI Asset Accounting integration with PS (Project Systems) module and PM (Plant Maintenance) modules using WBS and Equipment Master based with Asset Classes defined.Provided Functional support to the ABAP team in preparing the Technical Specifications and logic to build the various custom programs to address the Gaps and to meet customer requirements.Involved in Unit testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance testing.Client: TEEJAY LANKA SRI LANKA (Textile)SAP FICO/FM Senior Lead Consultant Feb2022 Oct2022SAP S/4 Hana Green Field Implementation Project (Ver.2021)Responsibilities:Involved in discussions with client in understanding their current structure and processes used currently in SAP ECC.Delivering Show and Tell sessions to client key finance core team on S/4 Hana Features and processes in Finance area and advance changes available in each respective sub modules.Understanding their requirement and suggesting the best practices and an adaptable solution to implement and use in S/4 system.Involved in Blueprint workshops to gather the requirements in General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Accounts, Controlling and Funds Management.Design and finalization of the key org elements and Master data objects Org structure, Chart of Accounts, Company codes, Controlling Area, Chart of Depreciations, Ledgers, Funds Management Area and Profit Centers, Cost centers, Funds Centers, Commitment Items, GL Account groups & GL Accounts etc.Configured all the required areas and nodes under General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Funds Management, Business Partner, Master data General Ledgers, Cost Center, Profit Center, Commitment Items, Funds Centers etc.Configured Company Code global settings, Chart of Accounts, Parallel ledgers, Accounting Principles, Currencies and Ledger groups.Configured Company Codes, Controlling Area, Funds Management Area, Document Types, Fiscal Year, Posting Period Variant, Chart of Accounts, Ledgers, Currencies, GL Account Groups, Field Status Groups, Field Status Variants, Automatic Account Determinations, Tolerances, Valuation methods and Valuation areas for foreign currency valuation.Configured S/4 Hana New Asset Accounting - Chart of Depreciation, Depreciation Areas, Asset Technical Clearing Account, Depreciation Keys, Asset Classes, Account Determination, GL mapping and legacy Asset Data Transfer.Handled configuration for FI Integration with other cross modules MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution).Created Financial Statement version (FSV), Cost Center Hierarchy, Profit Center Groups and Profit centers.Configured APP (Automatic Payment Program), Payment Terms, Payment Methods, Special GL Indicators.Reviewed the requirements related to multiple bank statements and configured necessary settings for Electronic Bank Statements (EBRS).House Bank setup using Fiori App.Complete configuration and Testing of the Finance sub modules with basic data to confirm the readiness of the solution built.Involved in Business Partner configuration with MM and SD Modules and mapping of Vendor & Customer Master data to Business Partners and BP Groups.Delivering training to the Client key Finance core team members on the S/4 changes and usage of features and options.Delivered training on the usage of Fiori Apps as well under each sub module.Uploading Master data G/L Accounts, Commitment Items, Asset Master Data, Bank Master data, Cost Center, Funds Centers, Profit Center using Migration Cockpit.Handled Funds Management process and made required changes as per new org structure and testing the process related to FM integration as well. Budgets postings, Budget availability, FM Derivation rules, Account Assignment Derivation and data maintenance with new Org elements.Creation of Funds centers, commitment items, Entering and releasing the commitment and payment budgets.Involved in Legacy data loads for GL balances, Fixed Assets balances.Making required additional configurations and changes to config, based on Client requirement during Training phase to address the gaps and for process improvements.Provided Functional support to the ABAP team in preparing the Technical Specifications and logic to build the various custom objects to address the Gaps and to meet customer requirements.Involved in Unit testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance testing.Client: KAUST SAUDI ARABIA (Education University)SAP FICO Lead Consultant Apr2021 Dec2021SAP S/4 Hana Migration Project (Ver.1909)Responsibilities:Executing pre-checks for the existing configuration and data consistency checks.Activating the New GL Functionality and S/4 Hana New Asset Accounting functionality.Applying SAP Notes to fix the Configuration issues and to implement the basic S/4 Hana environment needed functionality activation.SNP (Service Provider) taking care of the Master Data and Transactional Data migration from SAP ECC system to S/4 Hana system. Functional side, we validate and compare the no of objects/records between the source (SAP ECC) and target (S/4 Hana) systems.With Bluefield approach, option for Selective Migration Approach is possible, with which only the relevant Data, Modules, Processes and Systems are migrated with fast and flexible migration. Ensuring migrated data is consistent as well.Worked on the Fiori Apps related to Finance, Controlling and Funds Management handling various activities like Apps Activation, Roles mapping, Role assignment to Users, Testing, Data sync up etc.Worked on the configuration changes needed in Funds Management area, mapping of master data objects, FM Derivation rules and Account Assignment derivation etc.Worked on House Bank and Bank Accounts configuration changes and configuration changes in Automatic Payment Program (APP) area.Worked and created training content for Finance related Fiori Apps using SAP Enable Now application where User Manuals, Fiori Apps step by step execution recording etc. are prepared and placed in SAP Enable Now library for Business core team members and end users training and reference purposes.Client: ZOETIS Parsippany, NJ (Animal Healthcare)SAP FICO Lead Consultant Sep2020 Apr2021SAP ECC Support ProjectResponsibilities:Led and handled KT Transition and Handover activity from previous service provider to current service provider.Solving of maintenance Issues and tickets in the area of General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting.Handling FA related Depreciation run issues, configuration issues, year-end closing and opening activities.Supporting the client during Period End and Year End closing activities in Finance area.Worked and supported on Validations and Substitutions.Worked on sets creation, set change and mass transfer from one client to other clients using various methods.Worked on IDOCs error identification and reprocessing.Taking care of new functional configuration, changes and testing requirements of the business.Handling the issues related to Change requests, Production support, new developments, User clarification etc.Working on changes related to existing custom objects as per the clients requirement.Providing necessary logic for the needed changes and guiding the technical team and testing the custom objects after the completion.Coordinating with the Users, Client Spocs for logging, tracking and solving the issues/tickets.Coordinating with the Users for resolving the issues as per the urgency.Resolving Issues with in Service Level Agreement Time Frame.Providing day-to-day operational and process support to users.Client: MCKESSON Irving, TX (Pharmaceutical)SAP FICO Lead Consultant Sep2019 Aug2020SAP S/4 De-customization and S/4 Hana Migration projectResponsibilities:Analyzing all the existing Finance related custom programs, reports, enhancements, interfaces in SAP ECC and understanding the functionality and identification for future usage & for migration to S/4 Hana system.Updating the status of objects reviewed on daily basis detailing high level overview of the object, usage and linkage with other Finance objects.Executing pre-checks for the existing configuration and data consistency checks.Activating the New GL Functionality and S/4 Hana New Asset Accounting process.Applying SAP Notes to fix the Configuration issues and to implement the basic S/4 environment needed functionality activation.Worked on the Fiori Apps related to Finance, Controlling and handling various activities like Apps Activation, Roles mapping, Role assignment to Users, Testing, Data sync up etc.Worked on House Bank and Bank Accounts configuration changes and configuration changes in Automatic Payment Program (APP) area.SNP (Service Provider) taking care of the Master Data and Transactional Data migration from SAP ECC system to S/4 Hana system. Functional side, we validate and compare the no of objects/records between the source (SAP ECC) and target (S/4 Hana) systems.Validating the Master Data and Transactional Data at Table level after migration.Client: RALPH LAUREN New York, NY (Life Style Products)SAP CFIN Consultant Jan2019 Aug2019SAP S/4 Hana CFIN Implementation ProjectResponsibilities:Conducting Workshops as part of Fit/Gap Analysis to Business on S/4 HANA Central Finance.Connecting Source & Target Systems through SLT definition.Creating Logical system and RFC connections to enable SLT connection.Data Mapping with the business for Value Mapping, Complex Mapping & Key mapping through MDG.Defining the Logical Tables and activating Online Replication Objects.Run and evaluate CFIN Consistency check Report and fix the Configuration, Master data and Mapping issues.Initial Data load view setup in source system & running the Initial Load in Target system.Evaluating existing CFIN BADIs and addressing current data reconciliation and AIF errors.Working on Program to Replicate Individual CO documents which are not replicated due to SLT issues.Central Finance AIF errors clearing and monitoring. Fix the mapping issues between source and target system.Reconciliation of data between source and target system.Performing multiple iteration testing cycles and addressing AIF error messages.Client: NTT DATA Plano, TX (IT Services)SAP FICO ERP Specialist Sep2016 Dec2018SAP ECC Support/Implementation/Roll out projectResponsibilities:Solving of maintenance Issues and tickets in the area of G/L, A/P, A/R, Asset Accounting.Handling FA related Depreciation run issues, configuration issues, year-end closing and opening activities.Supporting Adhoc requests from the Onsite team on need basis Internal Audit, Upgrade testing in HPQC, roll out testing.Worked and supported on Validations and Substitutions. Worked on LSMW, BDC and Win shuttle programs.Handling GL WF (Workflow) issues for manual uploads and Table maintenance issues.Handling the Security testing for roles and user authorizations.Providing necessary logic for the needed changes and guiding the technical team and testing the custom objects after the completion.Handling the issues related to Change requests, Production support, new developments, User clarification etc.Involved in Dell Services project Implementation acquired by NTT Data. Attending Core Business Team calls and explaining the requirement to Partner and ensuring the required configuration is completed.Testing the completed configurations, identifying the gaps and issues and sending for rework to fix the identified problems.Travelled & trained the Onsite Finance team (Malaysia) to perform day to day transactions/postings in the respective sub modules & usage and to get familiar with SAP.Provided Business Support and assistance after project Go-Live to understand the process errors performed and suggested corrective measures and steps to avoid those issues.Worked on Rollout project for one of the new entity acquired by NTT Data and handled all the required configuration under Finance area and completed the Go-Live and provided Hyper Care support as well.Client: T-MOBILE Bellevue, WA (Telecommunications)SAP FI Senior Consultant Jan2016 Aug2016SAP HPQC Testing projectResponsibilities:Coordinating with the onsite Functional consultant on day-to-day basis for testing related activitiesParticipating in the mini-CAB meetings to understand the functionality of the processes to be implemented.Preparing the Test cases with the Test scenarios and the Validation points for the reviewed FSDs and BRDs.Updating the approved Test cases with scenarios and validation points in HPQC accordingly in Test Plan.Executing the Test cases in Test Lab, scenario wise in HPQC and updating the completion status to onsite team.Raising defects for the test cases with error and following up with the Defect management team.Working on the preparation, updating test cases in HPQC as per the release timelines and coordinating with other team members on testing and team related activities on day-to-day basis.Client: DAIMLER Stuttgart, GERMANY (Automobile)SAP FICO Senior Consultant Oct2014 Dec2015SAP ECC Enhancement ProjectResponsibilities:Understanding the business process related to Accounts Vehicle (IS-Auto), AV Buyback contracts, Funds Management (BCS) etc.Participating in mini-cab meetings, to understand the business need in going for a new development/existing development correction.Working on the new developments, existing development corrections/upgrade, as per the business need during each release.Regularly interacting with the Abapers regarding the HLDs (High Level Design) and explaining the requirements.Supporting the Technical team by providing the Test cases during code development and implementation.Testing the developments after completion and getting the users acceptance.Supporting Unit Testing, Integration testing and Regression testing for all these developments during the release.Coordinating with the Onsite Functional team for starting the new developments and discussing on the client requirements and the needed logic for the developments.Interacting with the various business heads and Onsite team regarding the developments.Client: HONEYWELL PMT Houston, TX (Chemical Manufacturing)SAP FICO Senior Consultant Jan2014 Sep2014SAP ECC Support ProjectResponsibilities:Solving of maintenance Issues and tickets in the area of G/L, A/P, A/R, Asset Accounting, CEA, CCA, PCA.Worked and supported on Validations and Substitutions.Worked on IDOCs error identification and reprocessing.Handling the issues related to Change requests, Production support, new developments, User clarification etc.Providing day-to-day operational and process support to users.Client: SOHAR ALUMINIUM OMAN (Manufacturing)SAP FI/FM Consultant Oct2012 Dec2013SAP ECC Implementation & Support ProjectResponsibilities:Configured all the required areas and nodes under General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Funds Management.Configured APP (Automatic Payment Program), Payment Terms, Payment Methods, Special GL Indicators.Handled all the configuration related for Funds Management FM Area, assign co codes to FM Area, Activate Global FM functions and Budgeting, Define FM Derivation rules, Account Assignment derivation etc.Creation of Funds centers, commitment items, Entering and releasing the commitment and payment budgets.Involved in Unit testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance testing.Solving of maintenance Issues and tickets in the area of G/L, A/P, A/R, Asset Accounting and Funds Management.Handling FA related Depreciation run issues, configuration issues, year-end closing and opening activities.Supporting the client during Period End and Year End closing activities in FI and FM.Supported FM related issues with budget postings, document number creation and master data related.Handling the issues related to Change requests, Production support, new developments, User clarification etc.Providing day-to-day operational and process support to users.Client: DEWA DUBAI (Services)SAP FI Consultant Mar2012 Sep2012SAP ECC Enhancement ProjectResponsibilities:Coordinating with the Onsite Functional team for starting the new developments and discussing on the client requirements and the needed logic for the developments.Interacting with the business users for better understanding of the Process.Interacting with the various business heads and Onsite team regarding the developments.Interacting with the Abapers regarding the Functional specs and explaining the requirements.Testing the developments after completion and getting the users acceptance.Unit testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing.Preparing End user documents/training manuals.Client: UGS (United Gulf Steel) SAUDI ARABIA (Manufacturing)SAP FI/FM Consultant Sep2010 Feb2012SAP ECC Support ProjectResponsibilities:Solving of maintenance Issues and tickets in the area of G/L, A/P, A/R, Asset Accounting and Funds Management.Handling FA related Depreciation run issues, configuration issues, year-end closing and opening activities.Supporting the client during Period End and Year End closing activities in FI and FM.Supported FM related issues with budget postings, document number creation and master data related.Handling the issues related to Change requests, Production support, new developments, User clarification etc.Providing day-to-day operational and process support to users. |
