DAMIEN ASSEYA Email: ********@*****.***
Phone: (1-571-***-****
SUMMARY
Damien Asseya is a results-oriented professional with an extensive background in SAP MM and FICO. He has a broad knowledge of accounting concepts, purchasing, inventory management, and sourcing. He is highly skilled at performing financial analysis, troubleshooting technical SAP issues, and recommending effective solutions.
EXPERIENCE
ExxonMobil, Fairfax, VA Jul 2013 - Present
SAP Systems Analyst (Consultant)
In charge of reconciling lubricant accounts payables for the entire US using SAP ECC 6.0
Write a report of accounts payables reconciliations in SAP
Find, analyze, and provide guidance for the correction of open Purchase Orders in SAP for US lubricant plants
Responsible for performing data extraction with SAP ECC 6.0
Identify and provide solutions for the resolution of SAP IDOC errors resulting from intercompany transactions
Ensure all issues related to Purchase Orders are fixed timely and accounting transactions posted properly according to Internal PtP process;
Coordinate and host a quarterly Oil Loss Meeting with Americas Operations Managers, Controls Advisors, and Financial Managers
Documented each type of known IDOC error and corresponding clearing process in order to save time and resolve issues within the target period. The document was presented to Upper Management and uploaded to SharePoint for future use.
Created and implemented a VBA Excel spreadsheet which cuts down the report creation time by an hour, enables better data analysis, and eliminates human errors.
Created and implemented a spreadsheet with complex excel formulas to auto-calculate the balance per account and per US lube plant which reduces the BSAM reporting process by 8 hours and improves the accuracy of the final report. 8 lube plants benefited from the creation of the spreadsheet.
Set-up an SAP variant which allows IOL Lube plants to track open Purchase Orders and get them closed timely.
Business Support Expert for questions and resolution process for SAP IDOC errors.
Collaborated to share best practices between US Lube plants to improve results and helped Accounts Payables Analysts fix open Purchase Orders pro-actively before they become OIPTA (Open Items Past Target Age).
Contributed to the creation of new guidelines for Inspection Companies to improve the annual Independent Verification (IV) at 3rd party locations.
Participated in developing a new IV nomination template.
Ensured ExxonMobil guidelines are strictly followed by Inspection Companies and completed count sheets are submitted to the Reconciliation Team (PMI) within the deadlines.
Trained 5 new Account Payables Analysts to carry out the BSAM Account reconciliation responsibilities at the plant.
Led the training of more than 20 employees on how to use the tool called "VIM Analytics" to track outstanding SAP workflows and pay ExxonMobil vendors on time.
Conducted a hands-on training at three lube plants (Beaumont, Paulsboro, and Cicero) to improve efficiency and get better results in closing open Purchase Orders timely.
Participated in SAP testing for a new consignment process with a cross-functional team (EMIT, Payables, Operations, Procurement).
Led a cross-functional team (CS, PMI, Operations) to finalize the clearing of aged IDOC errors. More than 300 errors were cleared within 5 months and some root causes were also identified and resolved permanently.
Gate Gourmet, Inc., Dulles, VA Jul 2007 - Jul 2013
Sr. SAP Data Coordinator
Trained SAP Coordinators and any Managers seeking detailed training on SAP
Using SAP MM to lead the inventory reconciliation process
Extracted data from SAP to create inventory document sheets in SAP and MS Excel
Used SAP Business Objects (BOBJ) for data analysis
Used SAP modules of FI, MM, and SD
Led all Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews to ensure buyers order correct materials;
Led end of month inventory by creating physical inventory documents and reviewing the counts;
Reviewed and corrected pricing data;
Ensured all purchased items were received under correct SAP numbers with accurate info records;
Conducted oversight of the stock on hand in SAP;
Recorded daily sales through back flushing and posted goods issues;
Generated the daily exception reports (MF47) and found substitute materials in SAP;
Keyed waste reports;
Checked and verified the accuracy of material numbers and info records in SAP;
Set up material requirements for eight (8) airline companies (KLM, Avianca, Iberia, TACA, SAS, South African Airways, American Airlines, Fedex) in SAP;
Assisted Purchasing clerks with any issues related to SAP
Parker Whitfield & Company, Arlington, VA Oct 2009 - April 2010
Accountant (Contractor)
Coordinated the research, analysis and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
Performed accounting reconciliations for end of month closeouts
Reviewed and corrected journal entries from beginning of fiscal year
Created and adjusted the Vendors and Customers information in QuickBooks if needed
Advised management of the accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external partners
Accountemps, Herndon, VA Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
Accountant (Contractor)
Reviewed general ledger accounts and corrected journal entries
Handled account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts
Reported and corrected general ledger and posting errors
Maintained the general ledger chart of accounts
Conducted initial internal control evaluation
Previous Experience Available Upon Request
CERTIFICATIONS
Oracle SQL Fundamentals Exam – Passed
Balance Sheet Account Management (BSAM)
Certificate in Python Programming (License number 6UQ83TL4ZY - https://www.coursera.org/signature/certificate/6UQ83TL4ZY)
Certificate in Advanced Java Programming – Northern Virginia Community College
Certificate in Software Security – UMUC
EDUCATION
MBA in Management - Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada
Bachelor in Finance - Ecole Nationale d'Administration, Cotonou, Benin
Nationality: US Citizen
Computer Software Proficiency: SAP MM/FICO, ABAP, Java, Linux Systems Administration, Python, Deltek, SQL, QuickBooks, Quicken, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft project, HTML, Javascript, PHP, TSP, QTP, Quality Center, LoadRunner, Joomla, Wordpress