Deji Salami, CPA

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PROFILE

Result-oriented SAP-certified Finance & Controlling (FI/CO) consultant with more than twelve (12) years hands-on combined experience in SAP implementations, production support and finance business process.

SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

Hands-on implementation/configuration experience in FI (S/4 Simple Finance) – General Ledger (New G/L, SPL), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Banks, Travel Management, Funds Management and CO – Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders and Product Costing

Three (3) End-to-End full life-cycle implementations, using ASAP Methodology - Project Preparation to Go-Live Support

Knowledge of FI/CO integration points with cross-functional modules (MM, SD, PP, PS, WM & HR)

Strong accounting background, with in-depth knowledge of finance core processes – Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Revenue and Cost Recognition, Business Consolidation, and Project Management Methodology

Demonstrated experience in Requirements Gathering, Business Process Analysis, Fit/Gap Analysis, Business Blueprinting, Functional Specifications, Systems design, Data Migration - LSMW, Quality Assurance, Testing (HPQC) – System Testing, Integration Testing, UAT, and End-user Training

Experience with SAP R/3 4.6C up to ECC 6.0 – Solution Manager, ABAP, SAP BI/BW, EDI - IDocs/BAPIs, SAP Workflow, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements and Forms (WRICEFs), OpenText VIM, ReadSoft

Broad knowledge of Canadian GAAP and Taxes (GST/HST) & US GAAP and Taxes, and IFRS

Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); Cognos (PowerPlay & TM1) and Hyperion (HFM)

Excellent interpersonal relations, written and verbal communication (English) skills

Self-motivated, with team lead experience and ability to work effectively in a team

Industry experience – Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transport, Aerospace/Defense, Telecoms, Government and Healthcare

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP FICO Consultant Jun. 2015 – Nov. 2015

HP/Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg, MB

Provided sustainment support to existing SAP implementation and worked collaboratively with project team for implementation of S/4 Simple Finance - FICO/FM to other sites.

Specifically configured applications, including FICO-FM integration, created and defined functional specifications

Developed test plans and performed testing activities, and manage defect resolution

Worked with cross functional business and global technical teams to deliver business requirements

Provided functional support during data migration from legacy systems - data mapping, data cleansing, extensive master and transactional data validation

Performed quality assurance (QA) on system and testing – system, integration and UAT.

Troubleshoot FICO and FM related issues based on user problem descriptions .

Managed incidents based on Priority, Severity and Service Level Agreements .

Assisted client in creation and/or update end-user documentation .

SAP FI-AP Lead Consultant (Procure-to-Pay) Dec. 2014 – Apr. 2015

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ottawa, ON

Project: Invoice-to-Pay (I2P) automation via SAP Workflow

Documented AS-IS business process and TO-BE business requirements for invoice processing and payment.

Completed assigned change requests through the configuration of the Accounts Payable functionality in the SAP Finance module.

Provided documentation on specifications for SAP configuration and testing results through the use of SAP Solution Manager.

Worked with members of the Finance team to identify and resolve issues resulting from integration testing of the releases.

Conducted unit testing of production fixes for SAP Finance – Accounts Payable functionality.

Analyzed, fixed and tested problems reported during the User Acceptance Testing phase of the releases.

Worked with members of the Basis team on performance tuning of fixes.

Supported employees in the resolution of production issues in Finance through training, coaching and mentoring.

Provided knowledge transfer sessions on various topics related to the implementation of new functionality and enhancement of existing functionality of the Finance module.

SAP FICO Lead Consultant Aug. 2014 – Nov. 2014

Forte Oil Plc., Lagos, Nigeria

Project: Creation of New Company from Acquisition and Migration from Legacy System

Served as lead finance consultant of the project, providing leadership and support to the team

Supported creation and migration of subsidiary company as new company code on client SAP platform

Prepared functional specification documents for all finance and objects and business processes

Performed configuration and implementation of SAP ECC6.0 – General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Center, Profit Center for accounts group, payment terms, number ranges etc.

Created master data records - GL, Customer, Vendor, Banks, cost center, profit center, material master etc.

Developed test plans and test cases. Coordinated and performed testing – unit testing, system testing and integration testing.

Provided support for integration with Material Management (Materials Handling), Production Planning and Warehouse Management

Led data conversion and migration from legacy system using LSMW functionality.

Providing remote ongoing end-user support and training.

SAP FI Consultant – Accounts Payable (P2P) & Travel Apr. 2013 – Jul. 2014

Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ottawa ON

Projects: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Automation via SAP Workflow; Shared Travel Services Initiative and Production Support to 18 Government of Canada client-departments

Supported the Government of Canada (GoC) SAP footprint for SAP FI-GL, AP and Travel Management modules – Month-end processes, vendor invoice, tax reporting programs, credit card payments, direct deposit, FIS payment interfaces, Travel expenses and GL-Special Purpose Ledger.

Maintained required configuration changes for general ledger (SPL), accounts payable (direct deposit, FIS payment, credit card, PAYE etc) and travel management.

Worked with subject matter experts from various government departments to document the P2P AS-IS business process.

Facilitate requirements gathering workshops sessions, to document the procure-to-pay requirements across all client departments.

Prepared functional specifications for all key points in the Procure-to-Pay business process i.e. Invoice receipts, goods receipts, interest on accounts payable etc.

Liaised with AP/Workflow vendors to analyses functional requirements to determine the best solutions for invoice payment automation.

Assist in deployment of Open Text VIM solution for P2P invoice processing and workflow.

Developed the business blueprint for AP invoice payment automation using SAP Workflow functionality.

Provided problem resolution assistance and ongoing support to SAP cluster member departments in implementing the support pack updates, OSS notes and transports in AP and GL-SPL.

Developed test plans for testing – Unit Testing, Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and documenting test results in templates for systems.

Prepared and presented material for knowledge transfer sessions, e-learning, and analysis related to SAP FI-AP and GL-SPL.

SAP FI/CO Lead Consultant Jan. 2013 – Apr. 2013

Modatek Systems (A division of Magna International), Milton, ON

Functional production support for SAP finance and controlling (FI/CO), including tracking and prioritization of problems/issues and ensuring resolution on a timely basis.

Documented Business Process Procedures (BPP), configuration changes, and functional specifications

Performed system and master data configurations for New G/L (document splitting, parallel ledger, segment reporting, A/R, A/P, Bank, cost center, profit center, internal order etc, and implemented business processes changes.

Provided expert SAP and business knowledge to business initiatives relevant to Finance.

Liaised with finance and business units to identify business requirements to develop and implement necessary solutions, using SAP best practices.

Cross-functional support for integration points with other modules – WM, MM/IM, SD, PP and PM.

Provided support for Procurement - Electronic Vendor Invoicing via EDI – IDoc, BAPI

SAP FI-Accounts Payable (P2P) Consultant May 2012 – Aug. 2012

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Ottawa, ON

Project: Procure-to-Pay Invoice Payment Automation via SAP Workflow

Facilitated requirements gathering workshops and scope sessions, to understand and document the Procure-to-Pay requirements and analyze the AS-IS business process flows.

Liaised with business stakeholders and end-user teams to document and develop the P2P TO-BE business process.

Developed business blueprint documents for Accounts Payable (P2P) invoice payment automation using SAP Workflow.

Organized and coordinated training sessions and presentations for stakeholders and business users to demonstrate the to-be business process flows, using swim lanes.

Provided recommendations based on SAP best practices to improve business processes, efficiency and save overall cost.

SAP FI/CO Consultant Jul. 2011 – Apr. 2012

Infosys/Bombardier Transportation, Montreal, QC

Project: Global Template (VCM) Implementation/rollout – ECC6.0 system upgrade for 12 company codes across North America (US, Canada & Mexico). Track lead for finance and controlling teams.

Participated in business user requirements gathering workshops and Fit/Gap sessions, to understand the VCM template requirements and analyze and define business process flows.

Prepared functional specification documents for Finance & Controlling objects – New G/L (document splitting, parallel ledger, custom fields definition etc), AP, AR, Bank, cost center, profit center, internal order, cost elements, plant, and overheads, Material Ledger based on template requirements.

Performed local customizations of controlling objects – cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, costing sheet etc. across all 12-company codes in US, Canada & Mexico sites/plants

Developed functional specifications for Reports and Interfaces (Banks, Payroll etc.) and coordinated with technical team to ensure proper implementation and unit testing of these objects

Provided support for integration with Material Management (Inventory Management – Rolling Stock), Production Planning and Warehouse Management

Worked with offshore team during mock test runs for data migration and cut-over

Assisted with data conversion and data migration by analyzing data from legacy systems (SAP R/3 4.6, Maximo, TAER etc), developing LSMW loads and creation of required master data in target system

Provided support for Electronic Vendor Invoicing via EDI – IDoc, BAPI

Updated project documentation in Solution Manager for testing and change requests in customizing

Month-end closing processes, including custom tables maintenance

SAP FICO Consultant Apr. 2010 – May 2011

Outotec, Burlington ON

Project: Global Template Rollout - SAP ECC6.0 upgrade implementation

Reviewed organizational procedures and general ‘as-is’ analysis to provide project team with the required understanding of the company’s business processes

Prepared business blueprint document for all finance functionalities – GL, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banks, Revenue Management, Assets etc

Developed functional specifications, using flowcharts, screenshots and diagrams for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banks, Revenue Management and Assets.

Participated in system design, configuration and implementation of SAP version 4.7 – FI-General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Banks (Lock box)

Creation of master records (GL-SPL, Customer, Vendor, banks) including account groups, field status group, payment terms, and number ranges, tolerance group

Assisted business with data migration from legacy systems to SAP 4.7 using LSMW functionality

Participated in Unit Testing and Integration Testing of all finance objects – GL, AP, AR, Assets and Coordination of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business experts.

Provided support for integration with Material Management (Materials Handling -R), Production Planning and Warehouse Management

Post go-live support – developed and prepared training materials/manuals, delivered presentations to staff at off-site locations and knowledge transfer for end-users.

SAP FI/CO Consultant May 2008 – Mar. 2010

MTS Allstream Inc. Toronto, ON

Project details: End-to-end implementation - SAP R/3 4.7 functional upgrade to ECC6.0

Participated in business user requirements gathering workshops and Fit/Gap sessions, to understand the requirements and analyze and define business process flows

Reviewed existing functionalities, business processes, including transactions, reports and interfaces

Developed functional design specifications using flowcharts, screenshots, with the collaboration of business experts and stakeholders, to document the to-be business process

Prepared business blueprint for implementing of the SAP Fl - Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), Assets Accounting (FI-AA), and SAP New G/L modules in SAP ECC 6.0

Set up New G/L integration with FI sub-ledgers (A/P, A/R), Materials Management (MM) – defined valuation class for account determination in material master; Sales and Distribution (SD)

Provided functional support during data migration from legacy systems - data mapping, data cleansing, extensive master and transactional data validation

Participated actively during System/Unit Testing, Integration testing, and UAT. Developed test scripts and updated test results

Performed cutover activities for go-live – Master data and balances upload using LSMW

Provided on-going training and support for end users

SAP FI Consultant Mar. 2007 – May 2008

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges (RBH), Toronto, ON

Project: End-to-end Global implementation - system support, Change Requests and Enhancements

Global Template rollout across the business and finance change requests for SAP ECC 6.0 in New G/L, A/P, A/R, Assets, and Travel Expenses

Developed functional design specifications from business requirements for all finance business processes

Prepared business blueprint document for SAP FI – New G/L, AP, AR Assets, Bank and interfaces

Worked with offshore team in Switzerland for template support, and during data migration and cut-over

System configuration, implementation and maintenance of New G/L (document splitting, parallel ledger etc) A/P, A/R and Banks for master data and business processes

Designed enhancements and implemented modifications to system configurations to meet functional requirements

Supported data migration and acted as local point of contact for all data migration issues

Provided support for unit testing, Integration testing and facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Month-end processes support including balances reconciliation and period closing

Prepare materials and provided end-user training and support for production issues, as required

Senior Finance systems Analyst Jun. 2005 – Feb. 2007

Wells Fargo Financial Corporation, Mississauga, ON

Implemented and supported enhancements in the SAP finance area and assisted the business in developing new processes

Designed and developed customized reports, utilizing technical resources and other tools within SAP Financials and SAP Business Intelligence (BI)

Developed financial modeling templates, and participated in finance related projects such as balanced scorecard and enhanced analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Reviewed and analyzed the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and developed strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems

Developed operational procedures around supported environments, and maintained document repository for business and IT processes

Actively participated in the definition, planning and execution of testing, data validation, training and change management activities

Researched, prepared and presented cost and time estimates, business cases, budget reports, capacity forecasting, and system upgrade recommendations

Senior Analyst, Financial Control Mar. 2000 – Apr. 2005

First City Monument Bank Plc., Lagos, Nigeria

Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results, with variance analysis

Successfully developed and implemented activity-based costing techniques for performance reporting of both profit centers and cost centers

Supported business unit initiatives by developing business cases and detailed strategic analysis

Performed key analysis regarding customer and account profitability, operating expenses, costs, and other key information useful to senior management for decision making

Performed detailed analysis and tracked of capital expenditures by project, including assisting in the creation and management of capital expenditure requests

Facilitated periodic business review sessions for profit and cost centers to monitor performance vis-à-vis budget

Coordinated periodic statutory and regulatory audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Accounting - University of Lagos, Nigeria 1998

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 2009

SAP Certified Application Associate, Financial Accounting (ERP 6.0 EHP4) – SAP 2012

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