Project Manager Accounts Payable

Sunil B. Dhabadgaonkar

Baan Business Analyst & Project Manager

Status: US Citizen

Email: *********@*******.***

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I am an experienced Business Analyst with Project Management skills. I have

overall 18 years experience out of which 16 years of experience in Finance

EPR implementations or enhancement of systems. I have a strong working

knowledge of the finance and distribution modules. I have been responsible

for the analysis, design and implementation of ERP systems and was involved

in providing several enhancements and advising business on all finance

related matters. I have closely worked with the user community at all

levels to define requirements, conduct gap analysis and recommend best

practice processes. Also having experience in handling additional

responsibilities include the co-ordination, compilation of user training

materials, conducting training sessions, enforcing configuration control,

documenting IT related procedures and coordinating user support.

3 Professional Experience [January 2004 to Present]

Business Analyst Finance, Baan & ERP LN and Project Management

Working as an Independent contractor for Baan ERP implementation, migration

and optimization project, with focus on Finance and Distribution modules. I

am also working as a Project Manager and Business Analyst in countries like

Canada, USA and India.

LN Finance Implementation, Doha, Qatar: June 2010 to Present

. Optimization of existing system, MIS report development and opening

balance stabilization for a company at Doha, Qatar

. Conducted a study of existing system and made presentations to key

users.

. Executed a study of the client's existing system.

. Created strategy for mapping and conducted the first cut mapping

workshop.

. Prepared and proceeded to present process flows and procedures.

. Refined process flows and procedures.

. Performed gap analysis and work around methods per business model

specification.

. Conducted the final mapping workshop.

. Implementing Finance sub modules including General ledger, Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash Management.

VAT System Implementation, Belgium [August 2009 to May 2010]

. Implemented VAT system for Solar turbines at Belgium.

. Prepare implementation road map after analyzing needs and expectation

of the customer before actual roll out.

. Creating activity check list before commencing implementation.

. Completing installation, implementation, configuration & training in

designated time period without any glitches

. Understand and effectively map client's requirement to the software

. Effectively communicate customers additional needs back to development

/ design teams

. Ensure delivery of quality support to every client

. Create all the related documentation, flow charts, test scripts user

manuals etc.

. Get case study completed for each and every other site after

successful implementation. The case study questionnaire is to be

answered by the Management.

. Functional testing

Infor ERP Implementation, Nilfisk-Advance, Minnesota [September 2007 to

July 2009]

Worked with Nilfisk-Advance Minnesota for ERP LN Implementation for three

companies. Two of them have gone live. Main functions involves:

. Provide analysis of financial business processes for continual

improvement, automation and interdepartmental communication

. Super user in Finance for systems-related questions and user support

. Works closely with Senior Finance Manager on ERP LN applications and

enhancements to LN applications to provide efficiencies and additional

information for Finance team

. Streamlines monthly financial reports with the goal of full automation

of report generation so that analysis can be focused.

. Liaison between finance function and IT function for financial systems

issues, upgrades, enhancements

. Provides enhancements to current project accounting system to

streamline reporting and maintains the system on a continual basis

. Validates data warehouse information

. Limited participation in monthly, quarterly and annual financial

closings. Responsibilities include reviewing cost center actual to

budget variances and researching variances

. Ad hoc financial analyses/requests as required

Worked with SE Technologies for their client at Columbus, Ohio. This is to

support them on specific issues relating to Finance module on ERP LN.

Independent contractor - Baan. India[May 2007 to August 2007]

Worked with Baan India office to help them on specific issues relating to

Baan Finance for their client in Dubai on Baan V.

Baan Finance Business Systems Analyst, Overland Corporation, California [

March 2007 to April 2007]

Worked on a project relating to Baan archiving at Overland, California.

Baan Finance Business Systems Analyst, Solar Turbines, California [ May

2006 to February 2007]

Worked as Business Systems Analyst for a company in California. On Baan V

. Responsible for supporting the finance module in BaaN ERP.

. Design a process for cost calculation to use across all the

companies.

. Writing conceptual Design Documents for improvement to the costing

process.

. Involved in analyzing business processes and identify improvements,

respond to issues that the finance and other baan users.

. Experience in Cognos reporting tools to develop reports for the

user using query module.

. Support users in their usage of the Cognos consolidation tool.

Baan Finance Business Systems Analyst, Tyco Safety Products, Florida [May

2005 to April 2006]

Worked on an assignment with a company in Florida as business analyst (May

2004 to April 2005). I was supporting 7 sites. Six of them were on Baan IV

C4 and one was on 5c.

. Lead or assist with projects and enhancement efforts within the ERP

Environment with a focus in the functional areas of Manufacturing

and Finance.

. Analyze requirements and current business processes of the user.

. Lead or assist with projects and enhancement efforts within the ERP

Environment with a focus in the functional areas of Manufacturing

and Finance.

. Analyze requirements and current business processes of the user.

. Identify, document and implement new business process solutions.

. Work with other members of the organization as required for project

implementation

. Coordinate all aspects of implementation and training to support

new programs/systems

. Assist with the daily application and technical support of Baan

users

. Provide ERP software and system troubleshooting

. Coordinate efforts to ensure system resources and capacity are

available for efficient system operation.

. Develop/modify customized sessions, queries, reports and forms as

required

. Work with ERP vendor support organization for problem resolution as

required

. Documentation and training on business processes

Independent contractor [October 2005 to December 2005]

During the contract work at Florida, I also worked remotely on ERP LN

Finance implementation for Lumenton Lighting, California.

Elcoteq Electronics [July 2004 to April 2005] for SSA global (India)

. Conducted a study of existing system and made presentations to key

users.

. Executed a study of the client's existing system.

. Created strategy for mapping and conducted the first cut mapping

workshop.

. Prepared and proceeded to present process flows and procedures.

. Refined process flows and procedures.

. Performed gap analysis and work around methods per business model

specification.

. Conducted the final mapping workshop.

. Implementing Finance sub modules including General ledger, Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash Management.

Falconbridge Inc. Toronto, Canada [January 2004 to June 2004]

. System study for migration from Baan IV C4 standard to Multi-

Currency Extension.

. Initialization of existing database for six companies on multi-

currency extension.

. Multi-company set-up for Multi-finance - Multi-Logistics structure.

. Creation of consolidation company and Consolidation of data across

all the companies for financial and logistics data.

. Functional design for Multi -Currency MIS report, developed for

corporate office.

Dictaphone Corporation, Stratford, CT [August 2002 to December 2003]

Baan Financial System Administrator - Finance Division

. Trained on Hyperion Essbase Bootcamp, Hyperion Rerports

. Certification in Crystal Reports level 2

. Created views for the end users in Crystal reports.

. Used SQL to create the additional reports using Crystal.

. Involved in designing the outline for Hyperion to generate Management

reporting for Finance.

. Created crystal reports using Hyperion database.

. Hyperion Essbase for creating excel spreadsheet.

. Well versed with major modules - Baan General Ledger/ Accounts

Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management

. Lead a team of Baan developers, manage internal projects and meet

deadlines.

. Analyzed user requirements, designed functional/ technical

specifications.

. Perform business analysis, process study and provide techno-functional

support in areas of Baan finance and Distribution.

. Convert user requests to functional spec and giving functional inputs.

. Developed, maintained and Supported Baan Interfaces with the legacy

system (Contract Management System).

. Analyzed, Developed and created on-line Documentation of numerous

procedures in the areas of Baan Distribution, Baan Finance and Baan DEM

modules

. Project management for Baan upgrade, generated project plan and conducted

follow up meetings for Baan 5b to 5c.

. Assisted in Data migration scheme performed from Baan5b to Baan 5c.

. Provided on-going post-live implementation support for Baan5c.

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4 RSA Companies [October 1998 to July 2002]

1 Business Analyst, Baan ERP Consultant and Project Manager

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Dictaphone Corporation Stratford, CT [November 2001 to July 2002]

. Development and implementation of Direct deposit system for

employee expense reimbursement.

. Reconciliation of Accounts Receivable with GL for year 1999, 2000

and 2001.

. Reconciliation of Accounts Payable with GL for year 1999, 2000 and

2001.

. Optimization of AP, AR, GL and Cash Management Module.

. Year closing activities for year 1999, 2000 and 2001.

. Implemented 1099 reporting in Baan.

. Procedure for Linking of Credit notes to Invoices for AP and AR

Modules.

. Procedure for Linking of Advance to Invoices for AP and AR Modules.

. Training to key users on the use of these procedures.

. Corrected the inter-company setup for integration transaction.

. Goods Received Not invoiced reconciliation.

. Worked on self-billing functionality.

. Implemented sub-level concept for chart of accounts.

. Worked on Cash Clearing project and APP Cancellation project.

. Multi-Dimension Journal Voucher Upload.

Rocky Mountain Orthodontics Denver, CO [August 2001 to October 2001]

. Helped in archiving the data.

. Resolved the issue of relating to mismatch in AR balances

. System study for optimization of Baan Finance Module

. Conducted interview of Key users.

. Documentation on optimization of Baan Finance Module

Falconbridge Inc. Toronto, Canada [July 2001 to July 2001]

. Overview and presentation on Fixed Asset Module.

Western Industries Milwaukee, WI [June 2001 to June 2001]

. Implementation Baan Financial Statement

. Master data setup for Financial Statements.

. Master data setup for Consolidated financial statement

. Designing of Layouts for generating the reports

. Mapping of Ledger account and dimensions to financial statement

Williams Foods Inc. Lenexa, KS [April 2001 to May 2001]

. Implementation Baan Financial Statement

. Master data setup for Financial Statements.

. Master data setup for Consolidated financial statement

. Designing of Layouts for generating the reports

. Mapping of Ledger account and dimensions to financial statement

. Corrected integration setup

. Closed year for year 1999 and 2000

. Helped in analyzing some accounts payable related reports

US Holdings Inc. Miami, FL [February 2001 to March 2001]

. Implementation of Baan IV

. Help in finance reports for implemented sites.

. Help in designing the customized reports

Progress Rail Services East Chicago, IL [January 2001 to January 2001]

. Integration setup for PCS (Project Control).

. Testing of various scenarios.

Hoshan Pan Gulf, Dubai (UAE - Middle East) [June 2000 to December 2000]

. System study for migration from Baan IV C4 standard to Multi-

Currency Extension.

. Initialization of existing database for six companies on multi-

currency extension.

. Multi-company set-up for Multi-finance - Multi-Logistics structure.

. Creation of consolidation company and Consolidation of data across

all the companies for financial and logistics data.

. Functional design for Multi -Currency MIS report, developed for

corporate office.

1 Parkson Corporation Fort Lauderdale, FL [February 2000 to May 2000]

. Collection of requirements for re-implementation.

. Discussions with the users for various modules.

. Prepared Implementation plan

2 Adtran Inc. Huntsville, AL [December 1999 to January 2000]

. Implementation of New Chart of Account for the company

. Documented process requirements for multi-finance structure

. Training and simulation of Multi-site scenarios

. Helping key users in closing year and other finance related issues

. Implementation of Multi-financial structure.

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5 Manufacturing Services Limited. Charlotte, NC [May 1999 to December

1999]

. Handled performance related issues in the area of Finance.

. Activities related to the Shop floor Control, Sales, Purchase,

Inventory and Projects.

. Preparation of process flows for GL integration.

. Identify the impact on GL.

. Identify freight and Packaging entries.

. Identify and implement corrective action.

. Correct transactions in the system.

. Preparation of functional design for the interfaces with other

customer's system.

. Preparation of functional design and testing of customized reports

related to finance.

. Training to key users and end users on all finance modules.

. Post implementation support.

3 L-3 Communications San Diego, CA [February 1999 to April 1999]

. Documented process requirements in the areas of Finance, Sales,

Purchase and Inventory Management.

. Training Key/end Users.

. Facilitating booking of financial transactions.

. Facilitating operations for Purchase Cycle (from Purchase order

placement up to Payment to Vendors) and explaining the users the

financial transactions affecting thereof.

. Facilitating operations for Sales Cycle (from Sales orders received

up to Receipts from Customers) and explaining the users the

financial transactions affecting thereof.

. Ensure proper postings to finance from transactions occurring in

manufacturing and distribution package.

. Proposing Fine-tuning of setup as a part of live phase of

implementation.

. Setting up integration transaction.

. Implementing Multi finance Single Logistic structure.

1 Adtran Inc. Huntsville, AL [October 1998 to January 1999]

. System study on requirements for multi-finance structure.

. Documented process requirements for multi-finance structure.

. Training and simulation of Multisite scenarios.

. Helping key users in closing year on Baan.

2 Siemens Inc. Greenville, SC [October 1998 to October 1998] (Two Weeks)

. System study on requirements for multi-finance structure.

. Documented process requirements for multi-finance structure.

ISC Consultancy services Ltd. INDIA [March 1996 to September 1998]

Business Analyst, Baan ERP Consultant and Project Manager

3 Baan Thailand Bangkok, Thailand [August 1998 to September 1998]

. Conducted a requirement study for the Thailand localization.

. Met with key Baan customers on issues related to legal issues.

. Prepared conceptual design document.

. Assisted the programmers in compiling the functional design

documentation.

. Performed internal and user acceptance testing.

. Presented additional functionality features of the Baan package to

clients.

. Conducted training for key users and Baan Thailand consultants.

4 Shrine Corp. California, USA [April 1998 to July 1998]

. Participated in the implementation of Baan Finance, Distribution

and Manufacturing packages.

. Implemented the Finance sub modules including General ledger,

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable. And Cash Management.

. Executed a study of the client's existing system.

. Created strategy for mapping and conducted the first cut mapping

workshop.

. Performed simulation of existing processes in Baan.

. Prepared and proceeded to present process flows and procedures.

. Refined process flows and procedures.

. Performed gap analysis and work around methods per business model

specification.

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6 Baan Japan Tokyo, Japan [March 1998 to March 1998]

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. Provided extensive training for Baan Japan consultants, partners

and clients for the Finance module.

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1 Baan Peru Lima, Peru [December 1997 to February 1998]

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. Assisted with the localization of the Finance and Distribution

modules.

. Determined the guidelines of local statutory and legal

requirements.

. Prepared a conceptual design document per client specifications.

. Contributed to the preparation of the functional design document.

. Provided programmers with functional guidelines.

. Conducted internal testing and user acceptance testing.

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2 Baan Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela [July 1997 to November 1997]

. Assisted with the localization of the Finance and Distribution

modules.

. Determined the guidelines of local statutory and legal

requirements.

. Prepared a conceptual design document per client specifications.

. Contributed to the preparation of the functional design document.

. Provided programmers with functional guidelines.

. Conducted internal testing and user acceptance testing.

3 Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Bombay, India June 1996 to June 1997

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. Participated in the implementation of Baan Finance, Distribution

and Manufacturing packages for a multi-site manufacturing company.

. Implemented the Finance sub modules including General ledger,

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash Management.

. Implemented the Finance module for the corporate offices and two

plants.

. Served as project lead for a team of ten.

. Conducted a study of existing system and made presentations to key

users.

. Executed a study of the client's existing system.

. Created strategy for mapping and conducted the first cut mapping

workshop.

. Prepared and proceeded to present process flows and procedures.

. Refined process flows and procedures.

. Performed gap analysis and work around methods per business model

specification.

. Conducted the final mapping workshop.

. Created multi-site setup including finalization of parameters,

chart of accounts and dimension types.

. Performed global validation.

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6 A.F. Ferguson and Co. [June 1989 to February 1996]

Management Consultant, Business Analyst and Project Manager

1 Garware Polyester Ltd. Bombay, India [December 1995 to February 1996]

. Managed the design, development and implementation of a management

system for the Purchase and Purchase accounting system, Sales and

Marketing system and the financial accounting system.

. Prepared the conceptual design document and the functional design

document.

. Provided programmers with functional guidelines.

. Conducted integration testing and user acceptance testing.

. Conducted training for key users.

. Implemented all systems.

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2 Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India Bombay, India

[November 1993 to November1995]

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. Managed an implementation of a completely integrated on-line

financial accounting system, including General Ledger, Banking,

Accounting for Borrowing in Indian Currency, Foreign Currency and

Lender Accounting and the Fixed Assets modules.

. Prepared the conceptual design document.

. Created the testing and feedback reports.

. Conducted integration testing and user acceptance testing.

. Provided training for key users.

. Implemented all systems.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. Bombay, Delhi, Surat, Goa and

Madras: India

1 [June 1989 to October 1993]

. Assisted in the implementation of a Material Accounting System.

. Researched, design, developed and implemented the inventory control

and stores management system, fabrication accounting system, inter-

company accounting, and the MIS modules.

. Consulted for the implementation of a Financial Accounting System

including the General Ledger, Banking, Accounts Payable, and

Accounts Receivable modules.

. Prepared the conceptual design document.

. Created the testing and feedback reports.

. Conducted integration testing and user acceptance testing.

. Provided training for key users.

. Implemented all systems.

7 Education and Training

. Masters in Finance and Commerce

. Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

(CPA equivalent)

. Baan Basic - certified

. Baan Advanced (Finance) - certified

. Baan ERP - Finance

. Certification in Crystal Reports for level 2

. Certification in Hyperion Reports development

. Certification in Hyperion Essbase excel spreadsheet development

. Trained on Hyperion Essbase Bootcamp

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