Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional consultant

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

I am an experienced certified Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional Consultant, Business Analyst and trainer focused in the Financial, Trade and Logistics Module and MRP. Certified Public Accountant with over 11 years of financial, project management, business process and IT audit and SOX experience in some of the world biggest companies and consulting firms. 6 years of experience related to Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation and functional support. Worked on 8 full-life cycle projects and multiple specials projects in which I played multiple roles including Project Manager, Product development manager, Scrum master, Security and Control Consultant, Module Configuration Consultant, Team leader, Data Analyst, Trainer and Project Coordinator.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Accounting, Walsh College, Troy, MI, 2013

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2008

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in the State of Michigan

Associate of Chartered Accountant (ACA) – Member

CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

oMicrosoft Sure Step 2010 – Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementations

oMicrosoft Dynamics AX 2012 Trade & Logistics

oMicrosoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financial

oMicrosoft Dynamics AX Financial

Certified Scrum Master(CSM) – Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Production Owner(SCPO) – Scrum Alliance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems:

Windows 7/Vista/XP/00/98, Windows 2008/2003 Server

ERP:

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, AX 2012 R2, AX 2012 R3, AX7 Microsoft Sure Step 2010

Database:

Oracle, MS-Access

Tools:

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Team System, Share Point 2010 Microsoft Project

Office Applications

MS-Office, Visio, Access, Publisher and Outlook

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company: Independent Consultant

Role: Independent Functional Consultant

Project: Dynamics AX 2012 R2, R3

Duration: Mar 2011 – Till date

Environment: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, R3, AX7

Responsibilities:

Over 6 years of experience in managing ERP implementations involving configurations and customizations.

Conducted extensive navigation training, financials overview, detailed functionality training to end users. The numbers of user in the groups for training were in the range from 1 to 10.

Utilized Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step Methodology and ensured adherence to development standards and procedures.

Worked on multinational engagements with experience setting up companies with multi-currency transactions and exchange rates this included exchange rate adjustments, intercompany transactions and consolidation.

Defined and implemented security profiles and procedures and ensured and maintained the security and integrity of the Microsoft Dynamics AX database system.

Identified and created process improvements to streamline the accumulation and processing of both operational and accounting data.

Provided support for systems-related projects and for the organization in maintaining the systems and network environment.

Prepared use cases, requirements specifications, business rules, user interface (UI) mock-ups, prototypes, and data mapping.

Worked with stakeholders and management to raise issues, identify obstacles, and recommended options to ensure success of Dynamics AX development projects.

Participated in acceptance testing by creating, reviewing test plans and test cases, executing testing scenarios, and evaluating test results.

Provided in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 application and evaluated the customer’s business processes against the standard Microsoft Dynamics functionality.

Performed diagnostic, analysis, design and deployment activities to ensure the success of the Dynamics AX 4.0 and 2012 implementations.

Provide an in-depth evaluation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 against Microsoft Dynamics AX7 functionality

Conduct extensive documentation for stock AX functionality for AX7 implementation

Serve as subject matter expert for AX Customization for Dealership Solutions.

Root Cause Analysis, Fit-Gap Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Industry Analysis

Specific tasks included:

Prepared and conducted business process analysis. Setup application for gap/fit analysis. Conducted gap/fit analysis. Conducted key User training. Created functional/design specifications. Created Solution Design Documents (SDD) for customer understanding and acceptance. Created system and user acceptance test plan. Configured live environment. Conducted system and user acceptance test together with the customer to ensure functionality, configuration and data are as expected. Supported end User training as defined in the project scope. Provided Go-Live support.

Serve as the Production development manager/AX Functional consultant during the build and customization of Microsoft Dynamics AX R2, R3, AX7 for Dominion DMS product. Customize form in GL, AP and AR. Manage a 15-member team including Product owners, subject matter experts, developers and QA responsible for the design, customization and testing of the finance module of AX for DMS product.

Project Duration: Feb 2016 to Nov 2016. Client: Dominion Dealership Solution (A Microsoft Gold partner)

Managed the AX 2012 Implementation of a Manufacturing and Retail company. Continue to perform as a functional lead in Financials including GL, AP, AR and Fixed Assets.

Project Duration: August 2012 to Feb 2016. Client: MRO Center FL

Performed process improvement and upgrade evaluation from AX 2009 to AX 2012 for an oil refinery and processing company. Performed reengineering of the financial and accounting processes to fit with the new Ax functionalities.

Project Duration: April 2013 to May 2013. Client: Country Mark Oil Company IN

Conducted an AX Implementation post go-live evaluation for a project based government asset maintenance services company. Worked on the resolution of issues within the Financial module.

Project Duration: February 2013 to April 2013.Client: ICA Infrastructure Company of America TN

Managed a team of end users and developers for the implementation of Dynamics AX Finance for a large multinational energy processing company. Responsible for the configuration of AX Financials. Designed & deployed numerous business processes and process improvements within Financials.

Project Duration February 2012 to August 2012. Client: Clean Energy Corp, CA

Conducted Microsoft certified training for an end user with plans to build an in-house AX expertise. Assisted a team of business analysts, developers, system engineers, database administrators, and business analyst in the Go Live Tasks of an AX Implementation of 30 subsidiary multinational companies within the alternative Energy sector. Focus was on the financial module.

Project Duration February 2012 to March 2012. Client: Taylor Corp Mankato, MN

Managed a team of over 10 team members including developers, system engineers, database administrators, and system architects responsible for completing the AX Implementation of 20 subsidiary multinational companies within a vertically integrated Oil Processing and Servicing company.

Project Duration: 12 Months August 2011 to January 2012 Client: FracTech Dallas, TX

Conducted Dynamics AX training for Finance, Trade and Logistics at VC IT Solutions a Microsoft certified training institute

Project Duration: 6 Months March 2011 to August 2011 Atlanta, GA

Responsible for the implementation of Dynamics AX Finance, Accounting and Reporting for a multi-national commodity distribution company.

Project Duration: 6 Months March 2011 to August 2011. ED&F Main Miami FL

Company: New Center Accounting Detroit, MI

Role: System and Process Assurance – Senior Associate

Duration: Jan 2010 – Mar 2011

Description:

I assisted managers in the supervision and conduct of all fieldwork by members of the engagement teams while ensuring that the assurance targets are met.

Responsibilities:

Assisted with the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements for clients across industries.

Led audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.

Examined records of departments and interviewed workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Inspected accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.

Analyzed data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.

Prepared reports of findings and recommendations for management.

Company: MTN Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria

Role: Financial Audit and Assurance Services

Duration: May 2005 – Jan 2010

Responsibilities:

Audited client’s financial statements. Prepared financial statements using subsidiary ledger. Reviewed clients internal Controls. Performed financial analysis including P&L analysis, planning and budgeting. Ensured compliance to MTN Global Worldwide standards, GAAP and Statement of Accounting Standards.

Provided financial analysis support including P&L analysis, and planning and budgeting.

Part of a successful assignment in reengineering the business processes of the SEC in Nigeria.

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