SUMMARY

• SAP FICO consultant with over 15 years of experience out of which 11+ years experience in SAP R/3 FI/CO in Multinational Business capacity, Includes professional experience with SAP implementation, support and maintenance Global Rollout Also coordinated one up - grade project for various Industries.
• Successfully completed 3 SAP R/3 Full Life cycles with ASAP methodology Project Implementations of SAP FI-CO modules including Designing, Business Process Re-engineering (Blue-Print), Implementing, Customizing, Configuring, Integrating, Go-Live & Support phases.
• Extensive experience in process study, System design and development, Business process reengineering and team management.
• Requirement gathering and generating the related documentation as a part of Blueprint preparation in the projects.
• Extensively worked on Building test scripts and perform functional unit testing (FUT) and Support the users for User acceptance testing UAT, for the areas AR, AP, GL and FA.
• Expertise in coordination during cutover and go-live and post production support.
• Extensively worked end to end with ZGLSU Third party vendor upload tool implementation to replace the custom GL uploads.
• Hands on experience with open Text and VIM and work flow for AP invoice approvals and payment process.
• Trained on FICA module and having knowledge on master data in FICA and integration with FICO.
• FA- Fixed assets defined the chart of depreciation which includes the list of depreciation areas, created different Asset classes and defined the screen layout rules for the corresponding asset classes. Integrated the Asset management with the General Ledger module. Worked on Custom uploads for asset master and transaction data.
• Extensively worked with ABAP and BW teams in support of developing functional specifications for (FRICE) Forms, Reports, Interfaces, Conversion programs and Enhancements.
• Expertise in Creating, documenting functional specifications (FDS).
• Involved end user interaction, from process documentation and gap analysis to user acceptance testing and training development and execution; to post-implementation support.
• Worked on tax ware interfaces and integrated with the AP, AR and GL.
• Configuring General Ledger Accounting FI-G/L, Accounts Payable FI-A/P, Accounts Receivable FI-A/R, and Bank Accounting FI-BA & Asset Accounting FI-AA and NEW G/L especially in highly Complex Multinational Business Environment.
• FI-AR Banking system design, setting up electronic bank statements, implementation of AP -vendor check printing, AR-Lock box configuration.
• Expertise in writing functional specifications using ABAP and Knowledge in Reading ABAP queries.
• Coordinating with ABAP technical counterparts on design delivery according to the requirement as a part of RICEF developments.
• Participated in Planning and executing unit, functional, system, integration, user acceptance and performance testing.
• Accessing OSS notes and Contacting SAP for solutions.
• Worked with RICEF team in the areas of reports, forms and enhancements.
• Worked under SOX compliances extensively.
• Experience in the data migration for both Master Data and Transaction data.
• Expertise in setting up Cost centers, Cost center hierarchy, Cost elements, and Statistical key Figures, assessments and distributions.
• Expertise in setting up Internal Order types, Settlement rules, IO planning and reporting.
• Expertise to setting up Profit Center Accounting Profit center hierarchy, Assignments, CO-objects to profit centers, reports.
• Profitability Analysis expertise includes Operating Concern Development, Characteristic Derivation, Assigning Values to Value Fields, CO-PA planning, Activation of CO-PA and CO-PA Reporting.
• Excellent Integration experience of FI with SD, MM, AA and PP thorough understanding of FI/CO, SD MM AA PP function Modules.
• Good experience in Integration of FI with SD billing process & MM Purchasing process.
• Support in Testing and Go Live activities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP: SAP R/3 4.6c, 4.7, ECC 5.0 and ECC 6.0

Operating Systems: Windows 98/NT/XP/Vista

Application Software: MS Office Suite, Visio

Database: Oracle 8i, 9i, 10i, SQL Server

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Irvine CA

SAP FICO

Responsibilities:

• Involved in New GL implementation for CG and provided support after go live.
• FA- Fixed assets defined the chart of depreciation which includes the list of depreciation areas, created different Asset classes and defined the screen layout rules for the corresponding asset classes. Integrated Asset management with the General Ledger module. Worked on Custom uploads for asset master and transaction data as a part of setting new co code.
• Extensively worked in FA for Intercompany transfers and mergers globally for CG asset movement’s projects for re structure the consolidations for CG.
• Build and design the test scripts in the areas for GL, FA and AP and execute in HPQC10 environment for FST project and successfully able to complete with close targets and move the changes to the production.
• Worked with Accenture for New Gl implementation, cost center redesign, report rationalization during various project phases like ASAP methodology.
• Provide Primarily BAU support for Confidential group companies for FA, GL, AR, AP and CO and IO modules for L3 and L2 support.
• Worked with ABAP extensively on report enhancements and build custom transactions and uploads specifically customized for CG Finance and Accounting in the area of Fixed Assets and General Ledger.
• Provide support for Month end and year-end close for Finanace and Accounting reports.
• Working with the users for RIM and CQ (Clear quest) requests for FICO areas.
• Implemented ZGLSU project to replace the CG custom upload tools for GL, AR, AP and Payroll.
• Working with Business users independently to resolve the Issues.
• Worked independently on EHP5 and EHP6 upgrades for Fixed assets with testing and log defects in HPQC
• Worked on TDR, TMR and TER for defects, maintenance and Enhancements for FA and GL.
• Extensively worked with BI/BW team to integration with ECC and data loads for FA master data and transaction data
• Expertise in working with BW reports for FI and CO.
• Worked with Development team on various custom reports enhancements and defects in the FI for FA, GL and CO areas.
• Expertise in AP Vendor Invoice management and work flow for AP invoice and vendor management.

Confidential, Charlotte NC

Solution Architect FICO

Responsibilities:

• FSR Finance System roadmap is a multiyear Initiative launched in Confidential to facilitate process for the Technology to maintain Excellence in the current SAP system.
• Design the Functional Specification includes Reports, Interfaces, conversions enhancement and Forms (RICEF).
• As a part of intercompany process designed the template to automate the process of upload the customer and vendor master for the BOA business users.
• Designed the solution to automate the OBYA transaction to create customer and vendor relationships for BOA.
• FA- Fixed assets defined the chart of depreciation which includes the list of depreciation areas, created different Asset classes and defined the screen layout rules for the corresponding asset classes. Integrated Asset management with the General Ledger module. Worked on Custom uploads for asset master and transaction data
• Designed solution for the enhancement of ACH file creation to process the intercompany payments.
• Analyzed existing system for, As Is Study, gathered functional requirements through user workshops, Gap Analysis and design the solutions, and participation in process improvement teams.
• Prepared and reviewed Process design documents (PDD) for Fixed Assets and intercompany process for BOFA and other entities i.e. Merilynch.
• Extensively worked on the Fixed Asset customized reports in BW.
• Worked with the technical teams to deliver the designed functionality in the area FA and Intercompany.

Confidential, Baton Rouge LA

Sr.SAP FICO Consultant

Responsibilities:

• In New G/L implemented the Parallel Accounting, Segmentation Reporting, Document Splitting, and CO-FI real-time integration functionalities.
• Workshop on the New GL features along with Document splitting (Profit Center). Demonstrated the Document splitting concepts with relevant examples and an online demo.
• FI- AP Expertise in configuration and usage of automatic payment program, configuration of House Banks & Payment methods at country level, ranking order and account amounts, levels, creation of check lots, defined check lots and void reason codes, payment terms, clearing vendor or customer open items.
• Presented the salient features, and enhancements in ECC 6.0, including the New GL concepts and Document splitting functions
• Created Cost Centers, Primary Cost Elements, Cost Element Groups, Cost Centre Groups and linked the Cost Centers to the appropriate Profit Center
• Extensively worked with Solution Manger and RWDuPerform to create and Update BPP as a part of ITC Training to super users
• Prepared extensive documentation for End-User Training with respect to Account Payable and Account Receivables.
• Provide expertise in prototyping, configuration, and documentation.
• Assisted End users in data conversions during the Cutover plan to upload from Legacy to SAP for DOTD
• Involved in Planning and executing unit, functional, system, integration, user acceptance, and performance testing during various phases of testing cycles.

Confidential, San Jose CA

Sr FICO Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Requirement gathering and generating the related documentation as a part of Blueprint preparation in the project for New GL, Parallel ledgers, Intercompany Foreign currency revaluation and translation
• Expertise in New GL, configuration of multiple ledgers, Real time integration between Finance and controlling, Document splitting and parallel accounting.
• Workshop on the New GL features along with Document splitting (Profit Center). Demonstrated the Document splitting concepts with relevant examples and an online demo.
• Expertise in Foreign currency revaluation to fulfill the FASB52 and Translation.
• Restructuring of CO-PCA after New Gl and Document splitting activation.
• Configured PCA master data for New G/L
• In AP Configuration of Automatic payment program for out going payments and Lockbox configuration for AR receipts using BAI forms for open items processing
• Involved in technical upgrade unit testing for FICO module.
• Analyzed existing system for, As Is Study, gathered functional requirements through user workshops, Gap Analysis, and participation in process improvement teams.
• Prepared and reviewed Process design documents (PDD) for New GL, Document splitting, parallel ledgers inter company, foreign currency revaluation
• Customized and Configured the Ledger currencies, Fiscal Year and posting period variant to non leading ledgers, New Document Types and Number Ranges specific to Ledgers
• In Cost Center accounting defined and assigned standard hierarchy, validations and substitutions, Assessments and Distributions cycles for allocations.
• Created Cost Centers, Primary Cost Elements, Cost Element Groups, and Cost Centre Groups and linked the Cost Centers to the appropriate Profit Center.

Confidential, Minneapolis MN

SAP-FICO Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Based on the common business processes and Global To-Be template designed solutions for Localizations for USA NA includes Mexico
• Understanding the requirements from local Business people and preparing solutions Related Tax on sales and purchases, fixed Assets and Withholding taxes
• Extensively worked with Solution Manger to create and Update BPP as a part of VCCT training to super users
• In New G/L implemented the Parallel Accounting, Segmentation Reporting, Document Splitting, and CO-FI real-time integration functionalities.
• Workshop on the New GL features along with Document splitting (Profit Center). Demonstrated the Document splitting concepts with relevant examples and an online demo.
• Presented the salient features, and enhancements in ECC 6.0, including the New GL concepts and Document splitting functions
• Lead a team of consultants, Business Representatives and Super Users throughout the implementation period.
• In Profitability Analysis (COPA), configured operating concern and maintained CO versions, defined characteristics, value fields and attributes.
• Done baseline configuration in Enterprise structure, GL, AP and AR
• Lead and managed a team of 8 individuals from the Business. A part of the core coalition of super users.
• FA- Fixed assets defined the chart of depreciation which includes the list of depreciation areas, created different Asset classes and defined the screen layout rules for the corresponding asset classes. Integrated Asset management with the General Ledger module. Worked on Custom uploads for asset master and transaction data
• Created Cost Centers, Primary Cost Elements, Cost Element Groups, Cost Centre Groups and linked the Cost Centers to the appropriate Profit Center
• Done Unit testing and Integration testing in the areas of AR, AP, GL and integration with MM SD
• Worked on tax ware interfaces and integrated with the AP, AR and GL.
• Tested the document flow from MM to FI and SD to FI Conducted quality assurance tests and resolved integration issues and logic flows between business areas.

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Sr. Analyst FICO

Responsibilities:

• Leaded production support Team Assign and resolving issues in the areas of FI- GL, AR, AP, AA and CO- CCA, PCA
• Provided support in configuration, break fix and enhancements in the areas of account determination, field status groups, and movement types.
• FI-AR Customers Master records, House Banks, Interest calculation, Dunning procedure
• Interacting with business users and giving them the possible solutions
• In A/P, vendor invoicing and 3-way match as PO, GR and IR matching and payment through MM MIRO and vendor master data and management,
• Workshops on NEW GL and enhancements. Extensive use of the NEW GL concepts to upgrade the existing methodology
• Extensively worked on OSS Notes In the areas Review/Find and apply appropriate OSS notes as needed to met business or system needs.
• Resolving of remedy tickets, issues related to integration with other modules like FI with SD and MM
• Experience with supporting systems in a SOX-compliances environment
• Lead and configured FI related in the SUNCOM integration project which includes new co codes and sales organization
• Lead and coordinated the onsite offshore model.

Confidential

FI/CO Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Studied the business process and mapped them into SAP functionality
• Design of Chart of Accounts, setting up of Company Codes, Fiscal Year Variant
• Configuration of House Banks, Payment Methods, Check lots, Manual Banking Statements
• CO-PA configuration, which included building, the operating concern, developing value fields & characteristics, configuring summarization levels for reporting and assessments, cost center assessments to segments, CO-PA reporting, PA settlement, and integration issues with Sales & Distribution.
• Configuration of automatic payment program, recurring transactions and dunning
• Maintained Master Data and structures for General Ledger, Accounts Payable
• Configured OBYC and VKOA as part of MM & SD integration with FI.
• Tested the document flow from MM to FI and SD to FI.