DIGNESH KHATRI

Sr. SAP FICO Consultant – Module Lead

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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Overall experience of 11+ Years in Financial Sector with 9+ Years of experience in SAP Finance and Controlling Module

Worked on 3 End to End Life Cycle Implementation, 3 Rollout and 3 Support Projects

Worked on ECC to CRM Integration and Implementation / Rollout Project

Trained on SAP S4 HANA also have worked on S4 HANA PoC Server

Module Lead (Functional Manager) for SAP FICO Team at Gandhinagar Branch

Have worked on Simple Finance Implementation with SAP on 1 Project

Proficient in project evaluation, BBP, configuring and in-depth understanding of business processes relating to SAP FICO and integration with other modules

Good knowledge in the area of financial and management accounting with GAAPs and IFRS

Experienced in Working with Onsite – Offshore Model for SAP Implementations and Support

Proficient in ASAP methodology and Best Practices around project preparation, AS-IS, TO-BE, GAP analysis, Generation of BPML, Report Requirement Mappings, Baseline and Final Configurations, Testing (Process / Integration) and Training, Documentation, Go-Live & Support.

Experienced on ABAP developments like Enhancements, Interfaces, IDOCs, Smart Forms and Reports and Data Archiving Project.

Ability to interacting with the international clients from varied geographical locations and diverse Cultural /Business environs and Ability to work with multiple projects.

Strong experience in Data Migration methods which includes use of LSMW and BDC programs.

Expertise in MM accounts determination and Procurement to payment cycle and integration of FICO with CRM, SD, MM, PP, PS and BI/BW module.

Worked with Cost Center, Profit center, Internal Order, Product costing and COPA and related configurations.

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Master of Commerce from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.

Bachelor of Law from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.

SKILL MATRIX

SKILL

COMPETENCY

EXPERIENCE

Simple Finance – S4 HANA

Proficient

2 Year 1 Month

Integration of FICO with CRM

Expert

3 Years

New GL

Expert

6 Years

AP, AR, GL, Cash Journal & Bank + EBS

Expert

9 Years

Fixed Assets

Expert

9 Years

Integration with MM, SD, PS & CRM

Expert

6 Years

Cost Center Accounting

Expert

9 Years

Controlling Module

Proficient

4 Years

Treasury & Risk Management

Basic

1 Year

FSCM

Basic

1 Year

TOOLS

NAME

CLIENT

DURATION

HP Quality Center

HDO

3 Years

SAP Solution Manager

BECL

1 Year

Service Now

AGC Networks

2 Years

DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Details

Client : TUI DS, NJ

Role : Sr. FICO Consultant

Duration : July 2016 – Till Date

Domain : Travelling and Destination Services

Key Achievements

Configuration of SAP FICO module as per the US GAAP and IFRS for Rollout Project of United States Country.

Compiling the data base initial upload, configuration of data base and development of report as required for top management.

Configured and Successfully Implemented New General Ledger, Fixed Assets for US Country and Federal Reporting of 1099.

Also created Legal Reporting and Consolidation.

Creation of General Ledger to ensure the total completeness and accuracy along with Special GL creation and with indicator.

Also configured and activated the Non – Leading Ledger for reporting to consolidation area.

Responsibilities

Integration with cross module team for better configuration, implementation and support for successful working of SAP ECC with CRM.

Configured Profit Center Accounting, Cost Center Accounting by creating Standard Cost Center Hierarchy, Alternative Hierarchy, Primary and Secondary Cost Elements;

Configured CO - Internal Orders (I/O) by maintaining Order Types, Screen Layouts, Order Groups, Settlement Rules, and Settlement Profile.

Created customized reports using report painter/report writer.

As per the scoping document that is created in the blueprinting session, recognized the ones that will be fulfilled by standard SAP configurations and the ones for which we need to have a WRICEF object created.

Created Functional Specifications on Reports, Enhancements, Conversions and Interfaces.

Configured Input, Output and VAT taxes along with the GL account assignments.

Configured Withholding Taxes in accordance with the local statutory requirements.

Worked with Master Data team in Data Uploads like Customer, Vendor, Bank, Asset, GL. Worked with LSMW and BDC Developments for most uploads.

Used Solution Manager and JIRA for saving all the Functional Specification.

Created Raw Data for unit testing all configurations and customization objects.

Trained users on how to execute the transaction codes and make them understand the functionality for Integration Testing.

In AR, configured Payment Methods, Payment Terms, Special GL Indicators for Down Payments and Tolerance Group for Employees and Customers.

Coordinated resources and developed SAP FI/CO project schedule, methodology, project templates and reports.

Worked on multi-currency Worked on US taxation, 1099, check printing and consolidation using financial statement versions.

Worked on design and configuration of revenue recognition and development of revenue recognition custom program integrated with SD. Co-ordinated all development, testing and configuration work and extensively worked to analyze the legal requirement and reporting requirement for revenue recognition.

All Unit testing and integration testing has been conducted through Fast Forward Tool.

In Project Systems, created New Project and WBS Element for AuC.

Liaised with corporate level Project Management Office (PMO) for issue resolution, scope specifications, refining issues, conducting deliverable reviews, risk and decision process, analyzing budget and forecast tools and implementation of deployment activities.

Provided subject matter expertise and assistance in developing business process requirements while collaborating with developers and business community to establish the technical visions and analyzed tradeoffs between usability and performance needs.

Analyzed SAP FI/CO business processes and proposed process improvements in business process mapping.

Maintaining the response and resolution time within the SLA based on the severity of the tickets.

Preparing and reporting the status of the tickets to the management committee.

Project Details

Client : AGC Networks Inc., Dallas, TX

Role : Sr. FICO Consultant

Duration : August 2014 – July 2016

Domain : Technology Solution Provider

Key Achievements

Configuration and Implementation from stage of Project Definition to Go Live for SAP FICO module as per the US GAAP and IFRS for Rollout Project of Multiple Locations.

Configuration of CRM Integration with ECC FICO for Contract / Service Business of the client.

Successful implementation of SAP FICO and continuous support for smooth running of enterprise.

Compiling the data base initial upload, configuration of data base and development of report as required for top management.

Configured and Successfully Implemented Revenue Recognition Process and Prepared a strategy document on our approach with different options for Revenue recognition

Also created Legal Reporting and Consolidation.

Creation of General Ledger to ensure the total completeness and accuracy along with Special GL creation and with indicator.

Client : AGC Networks Ltd., India

Role : Sr. FICO Consultant

Duration : August 2013 – July 2014

Domain : Technology Solution Provider

Key Achievements

Support Project for Multiple Geographies of the client.

Customization of Data Reports as required for Company’s Management Review.

Taxation Support (Direct and Indirect) including invoice verification to filing of return.

Creation of General Ledger to ensure the total completeness and accuracy along with Special GL creation and with indicator.

Responsibilities

Support of CRM Integration with ECC FICO for Contract / Service Business of the client.

Integration with cross module team for better configuration, implementation and support for successful working of SAP ERP.

Management of day-to-day production support issues in areas of FI and CO.

Co-ordinate with onsite/offshore for ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables on priority basis.

Identifying critical issues and maintaining documents on root cause analysis.

Client : Bhavnagar Energy Company Limited, India

Role : Sr. FICO Consultant

Duration : July 2012 – July 2013

Domain : Power Sector

Key Achievements

Configuration and Implementation from stage of Project Definition to Go Live for SAP FICO module as per the Indian GAAP and IFRS.

Successful implementation of SAP FICO and continuous support for smooth running of enterprise.

Compiling the data base initial upload, configuration of data base and development of report as required for top management.

Financial Data Archiving Project is successfully executed.

Taxation Support (Direct and Indirect) including invoice verification to filing of return.

Creation of General Ledger to ensure the total completeness and accuracy along with Special GL creation and with indicator.

Responsibilities

Configuration of CO data for correct report and control over enterprise function.

Integration with cross module team for better configuration, implementation and support for successful working of SAP ERP.

Management of day-to-day production support issues in areas of FI and CO.

Co-ordinate with onsite/offshore for ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables.

Identifying critical issues and maintaining documents on root cause analysis.

Client : Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Limited, India

Role : Sr. FICO Consultant

Duration : March 2009 – June 2012

Domain : Manufacturing Sector (Engineering Goods)

Key Achievements

Configuration and Implementation from the stage of Project Definition to Go Live for SAP FICO module as per the Indian GAAP and IFRS.

Successful implementation of SAP FICO and continuous support for smooth running of enterprise.

Compiling the data base initial upload, configuration of data base and development of report as required for top management.

Analyze and map as per requirements for FI GL, AP, AR Bank and Assets modules.

Done Configuration- Cost Centers, Internal orders, Profit Centers and project systems.

Responsibilities

Worked on Integration with other modules and done the Unit testing/Integration testing.

Raising the Defects for the failed test cases and Submission of the reports on Test execution.

Preparation of User Training manual and trained to key users and new employees.

Developed various LSMW program for legacy master/transactional data uploads.

Involved in Data Migration to SAP.

Client : Reliance Communications Limited, India

Role : FICO Consultant

Duration : September 2007 – February 2009.

Domain : Telecom Infrastructure

Key Achievements

Configuration and Implementation of SAP FICO module of Reliance Infratel Ltd. as per the Indian GAAP and IFRS.

Mapping of revenue based on the agreement and services provided to the parties in AR part of the module.

Mapping of withholding tax structure along with indirect tax.

Compiling the data base for tower and tenancy along with internal order assigned to it.

Mapping of expenses to internal order to specific tower for proper control and configuration of correct reporting.

Responsibilities

Creation of General Ledger to ensure the total completeness and accuracy along with Special GL creation with indicator.

Compiling the data base initial upload, configuration of data base and development of report as required for top management.

Member of Core Team for Reliance Communication Ltd. Group Company for configuration and implementation of SEM BCS software of SAP, used for consolidation of companies operating in SAP.

Reporting of Annual Accounts at year end on Indian GAAP and IFRS basis in SAP FI module.

NON SAP EXPERIENCE

Organization : Mafatlal Industries Limited, India

Duration : May 2005 – August 2007

Role : Deputy Manager – Accounts

Responsibilities

Finalization of Annual accounts of the Company which includes finalization of stand alone accounts and consolidation as well.

Preparation of data and details required for the purpose of Annual Report.

Preparation of Notes on Accounts as a part of Auditor's Report.

Preparation of various MIS meant for the top management.

Preparation of Budgeted data for a month and comparison of it with Actual data and Analysis of same.

Organization : Murlidhar Textile Mills, India

Duration : January 2003 – April 2005

Role : Executive – Accounts

Responsibilities

Preparation of data and details required for the purpose of Annual Report.

Preparation of Notes on Accounts as a part of Auditor's Report.

Preparation of various MIS meant for the top management.

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