S Y LV E S T E R O S A R A, M B A ( F i n a n c e )

**** ********** *****, 770-***-****

Atlanta, GA 30331 ab26qk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over 13 years experience using technology to enable and facilitate financial and business processes in fortune 500

companies.

Strong Project Management and People skills.

Strong Business, technical and financial skills, highly results oriented, and a quick learner.

Hands on experience with A/X Financials 2012 Module including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts

Payable, General Ledger & Fixed Assets and Trade and Logistics Module

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Team player that communicates well with all management

levels.

Strong understanding of business processes and performing documentation of processes for several fortune 500

companies.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, Finance

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, Trade and Logistics.

Certified Financial Internal Auditor (CIA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 07/07-Date

Kaizen Management Solutions, ATLANTA, GA-USA

Dynamics AX Financial Consultant

I have worked as a Dynamics AX Consultant for several end users and Microsoft Gold Partners. I have several years

experience working as a Financial AX Consultant from analysis & workshop phase to go-live phase. My most recent

project was working on a 2012 AX Financial Project as a subcontractor to Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS).

• Developed and conducted classroom & one-one-one training for end users on specific job functions within

Dynamics AX 2009 after migration from Great Plains to AX 2009.

• Identified and recommended opportunities for business process improvement through appropriate leverage of

Dynamics AX 2009 features for a major acquisition.

• Involved in the conversion of a newly acquired subsidiary from Great Plains to Dynamics AX 2009.

• Used Sure Step Methodology for Project Management.

• Provided support/guidance for test script development for Dynamics AX 2009 & 2012 implementation.

• Worked closely with Super Users to configure Dynamics AX for unit testing, training and production.

• Involved in functional and technical requirement gathering and documentation.

• Assisted with conversion of legacy ERP system (Great Plains) to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.

• Aligned client’s business processes to match Dynamics AX in the area of Finance and Trade & Logistics.

• Configuration, Training, Customization and Implementation of following modules and cycles in Dynamics AX:

Order to Cash Process (AR), Procure to Pay Process (AP), General Ledger/ Fixed Assets Budgets

• Provided pre and post implementation setup, training and support for General Ledger, AR processing, and

Financial Reporting.

• Involved in improving operational metrics, business case development & performance measurement

• Developed business needs analysis to provide justification for changes and communicate efficiently the

business requirements to the technical team and Senior Management.

• Recommended best practices to increase functionality and efficiency while supporting the development team in

the delivery of high quality implementations and enhancements.

• Provided functional support and training for all Dynamics AX applications end-users.

• Drafted business requirements, used cases and functional requirements for new AX applications.

• Identified and recommended modifications required to improve current processes.

• Developed technical specifications based on functional requirements.

• Performed test according to a given test plan and document results.

• Performed basic support and debugging in test and production environment

• Data Migration using Atlas & Data Migration Framework

ERNST AND YOUNG LLP, ATLANTA-USA

Audit & Business Risk Services, Senior Associate 03/06-06/07

• Assisted manufacturing and financial services clients in assessing operational

effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and suggesting measures to

strengthen control framework; performing operational and financial audit procedures including

creating audit analyses and engagement documentation

• Planned and executed the day-to day activities of audit engagements of various clients,

SEC registrants, large private clients, and clients reporting under IFRS

• Participated in the review of client SEC filings( i.e 10K,1OQ); proficient in auditing

critical accounts( i.e., revenue-percentage of completion sales, accounts receivable valuation;

inventory valuation, and accrued liabilities)

• Assessed the risk and control atmosphere of a major US Energy Company; analyzed and synthesized findings into

document which was incorporated into the initial team presentation to the audit committee

• Supervised, trained and mentored Associates and interns and assessed their performance.

• Documented various business processes, identified key controls and documented test results in compliance with

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 for Public Companies.

• Performed and documented walkthroughs for various business processes

GRANT THORNTON LLP, ATLANTA-USA

Business Advisory Services, Senior Associate

11/04-2/06

• Prepared Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.

• Worked closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities,

and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control and

compliance.

• Documented various business processes (Tax, Treasury Hedging, Credit and Collections, Equity, Debt and

Employee Benefits) identified key controls and documented test results in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Section 404 for Public Companies.

• Used automated tools to document and assess controls for various clients. (Business Processes and Information

Technology).

• Performed General Computer and Application Controls testing in People Soft, BAAN and J.D Edwards and

documented test results.

• Supervised, trained and mentored associates and interns and assessed performance of staff.

EQUITY BANK 06/98- 07/02

Internal Auditor

• Carried out batch reviews with banking vouchers on a daily basis.

• Prepared work papers, recorded and summarized audit procedures performed at the branch level.

• Developed effective internal audit plans and communicated with Executive management on results.

• Collaborated with external auditors from head office and federal regulators on compliance audits.

• Administered user password access and authorization on the Phoenix Banking software at the branch level.

• Reconciled various general ledger accounts.

• Collaborated with branch management on the development and periodic review of disaster recovery plans.

• Executed internal audits and risk assessment focusing on business controls and processes at the branch level.

EDUCATION

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, OMAHA-NEBRASKA

MBA (Masters in Business Administration) May 2004; GPA: 3.73/4.0

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, NIGERIA

BS, (Computer Science; minor in Accounting) May 1998; GPA: 3.51/4.0

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

• Assisting local entrepreneurs in the inner city of North Omaha, Nebraska on how they can

develop their small businesses.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Great Plains, Oracle, JD Edwards,Visio, Microsoft Word,

Microsoft PowerPoint, ACL (Audit Command Language) and IDEA

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References:

Available upon request

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