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Financial Services Integration Specialist

Location:
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Posted:
November 29, 2023

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HUNNAIN SHAHID SYED

SAP S/*HANA Finance Lead Consultant FICO, IM, PS, Business Process Integration Specialist Expert SAP Trainer Solution Architect email: ad1jzo@r.postjobfree.com cell: +92-333-*******

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over 12 years of experience in the finance industry, I possess a decade of extensive functional expertise in implementing, developing, designing, and supporting SAP Financials. My primary emphasis revolves around furnishing inventive, system-driven resolutions to clients, thereby fostering value via ongoing enhancements. My expertise extends to a comprehensive SAP WRICEF (Workflows, Reports, Interface, Conversion, Enhancements, and Forms). This allows me to design and implement solutions that effectively meet the unique needs of my clients. I am proud to say that I am an expert SAP trainer and have had the opportunity to provide training to over 2000 individuals globally from diverse industries, including working professionals and students. My extensive knowledge and experience in SAP systems, coupled with my training expertise, enable me to effectively teach and equip individuals with the necessary skills to maximize their utilization of SAP processes and systems.

Additionally, I have experience in several conversions, ensuring a smooth transition of data between systems. I am also highly proficient in SAP Financial Accounting (FI), Management Accounting (CO), Investment Management (IM), and Project Systems (PS). Additionally, I possess a deep understanding of the integration of these modules with Materials Management (MM), Sales & Distribution

(SD), Plant Maintenance (PM), Production Planning (PP), and Human Capital Management (HCM). This extensive working knowledge allows me to effectively support and optimize financial processes across multiple areas of an organization.

SAP Achievements

• SAP S/4HANA Financials Professional Level Certification

• SAP Financial Accounting ECC & S/4HANA Associate Level Certification

• SAP Management Accounting ECC & S/4HANA Associate Level Certification

• SAP Business Foundation & Integration Specialist Certification

• 10x Greenfield E2E life cycle implementations

• Post-implementation functional support/training to a global userbase of 2000+ end-users

• Pioneer SAP brownfield migration from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA 1610 in the MENA region

• 3x SAP ECC to S/4HANA Conversion & Data Migration Projects

• 6x SAP Integration Projects with Non-SAP Applications WORK EXPERIENCE

Remote Client: Enstoa New York City, New York

SAP FICO Integration Consultant Nov 2022 – Present Designing a solution to get and make real-time SAP P2P (Procure to Pay) postings in FI-AP (Accounts Payable), FI-MM (Materials Management) and PS (Project Systems) from client’s native system using Postman API platform.

Remote Client: midge medical GmbH Berlin, Germany

SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant Oct 2021 – Present

Efficiently handling FICO support tickets received through JIRA platform's ticket-based system. Implemented SAP FI/CO in sister company “midge medical MPS GmbH”.

Remote Client: CashFlo Maharashtra, India

SAP FICO Integration Consultant Jun 2022 – Jul 2022 Transformed client’s existing FI Accounts Payable invoice and credit memo posting APIs originally created for ECC environment to be consumed seamlessly in S/4HANA environment.

Remote Client: Daas Labs Gurgaon, India

SAP FICO Integration Consultant Oct 2021 – Nov 2021 Designed functional logic to pull the data from SAP ECC & S/4HANA using REST APIs and RFC based connectivity related to FI Accounts Payable, FI Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliation Business Processes.

Remote Client: mindzie, inc. Southlake, Texas

SAP FICO Integration Consultant Jan 2021 – Oct 2021 Designed functional logic to pull the data from SAP S/4HANA using REST APIs and RFC based connectivity related to FI Accounts Payable, FI Accounts Receivable and MM Procure to Pay Business Processes.

PepsiCola International Franchise (Haidri Beverages Pvt. Ltd.) Punjab, Pakistan SAP S/4HANA Consultant Mar 2023 – Present

Converted ECC EHP 4 to S/4HANA and performed data migration of whole landscape (SBX, DEV, QAS & PRD).

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) Rawalpindi, Pakistan SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant Oct 2012 – Present

One of the biggest chemical fertilizer plant in Pakistan. Has been part of several internal and external SAP implementation, upgrade and BPR projects. Also providing Helpdesk support to 500+ finance users at FFC, its subsidiaries and associates.

• Integrated House Banks with external banks for direct release of payments to vendors through Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

• Created SAP Quickview InfoSets and Queries for catering faster reporting requirements

• Transformed existing ALV reports into formatted Crystal Reports and scheduled them as automatic system generated emails to concerned personnel for faster decision making

• Automated the processing of accounting documents using Workflows, reducing the usage of paper and enabling faster approvals

• Integrated Non-SAP systems with SAP via BAPIs, enabling automatic postings of accounting documents and eliminating the dual data entry process (Health Information Management System, Employee Reimbursements System & Quarterly Dividend RPA)

• Designed functional specifications and worked closely with ABAP resources to perform thorough testing for system corrections and enhancements

• Deployed FICO validations and substitutions to facilitate data entry process for accounting documents and eliminate errors

• Designed consolidated FFC group financial statement version for enhanced and real-time monitoring of KPIs

• Equipped end-users with customized screen and transactions variant for standard tcodes using SHD0, avoiding several Enhancements and Modification developments

• Enhanced SAP FI-AA Fixed Assets master data by integrating it with SAP Classification (CA-CL) module and creating the characteristics according to business requirements

External Project: Foundation Wind Energy (FWEL) Khutti Kun New Island, Pakistan Wind Power Plant May 2022 – Jul 2022

SAP implementation with Lead FI/CO consultant role at 2 power plants of Foundation Wind Energy Limited.

External Project: OLIVE Lahore, Pakistan

Technical Services Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

SAP implementation with Lead FI/CO consultant role at the subsidiary of Fauji Fertilizer Company.

ERP Core Upgrade from S/4HANA 1610 to S/4HANA 1909 Rawalpindi, Pakistan SAP Competency Center Jan 2021

Major upgrade of whole landscape (DEV, QAS & PRD) since the SAP HANA migration back in 2017.

External Project: Food Security & Agriculture Center of Excellence (FACE) Lahore, Pakistan Non-Profit Organization Jan 2020 – May 2020

SAP implementation with Lead FI/CO consultant role at a non-governmental organization (NGO) that helps the farmer community of Pakistan in elevating their livelihood by adopting worldwide best agriculture practices for improving crops yield.

• Adhering to the stringent regulations and transparency obligations, for both public audits and funding requests, SAP has enabled FACE management to run its operations smoothly

• Configured donated assets capitalization at zero value for recording and reporting

• Configured statistical orders for recording repair and maintenance expenditures on assets

External Project: Fauji Fresh n Freeze Limited (FFFL) Lahore, Pakistan Frozen Food Products (FMCG) Apr 2019 – Sep 2019

A full Green field life cycle implementation of SAP FI/CO, HCM, MM, SD, PM & PP modules on S/4HANA 1610 release, with FI/CO consultant role.

• Conducted meetings with power users and documented business process and user requirements

• Performed GAP analysis, document findings, evaluated scope of studies & suggested solutions through standard SAP functionality

• Handled New Asset Accounting legacy data migration through custom ABAP program using Takeover BAPIs for mid-year and previous year acquisitions

• Designed authorization matrix for position based user roles by maintaining relevant authorization objects in close coordination with Basis team

• Carried out user acceptance workshops for smooth transition during the parallel-run phase

• Configured FI and HCM Travel Integration, resulting in a streamlined and automated travel expense management process for the organization

• Seamlessly automated the Production Planning (PP) integration with FICO, which improved production planning and control, efficient material management, and reduced production costs

External Project: Grammar School Mirpur Mathelo Ghotki, Pakistan Non-Profit Education Society Jan 2019 – Apr 2019

Green field life cycle implementation of SAP FI/CO & HCM modules on S/4HANA 1610 release, with FI/CO - Payroll consultant role.

• Configured cross-company code transactions for recording of subsidies received from FFC

• Mapped HCM symbolic accounts with income statement and balance sheet accounts for payroll postings

• Migrated students and teachers master data as business partners with FI customer and vendor role, respectively

• Designed a mechanism for employee’s final settlement postings

External Project: Model School Goth Machhi Sadiqabad, Pakistan Non-Profit Education Society Sep 2018 – Dec 2018

Green field life cycle implementation of SAP FI/CO & HCM modules on S/4HANA 1610 release, with FI/CO consultant role.

• Activated a non-leading ledger for reporting requirements based on fiscal year variant different from group chart of account

• Defined payroll posting characteristics of Wage Types with consideration to teacher’s loan recoveries from salaries through HR technical GL account

• Conducted power-user and end-user training workshops

Migration from ECC 6.0 to S4/HANA 1610 Rawalpindi, Pakistan SAP Competency Center Jul 2017 – Nov 2017

First ever brown field functional migration in SAP MENA region from ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA 1610, encompassing 3 company codes.

• Analyzed and resolved errors during pre & post sum activities

• Converted traditional ERP vendor and customer master data into mandatory S/4HANA target object as Business Partners

• Simplified users’ experience by configuring Fiori apps, enabling access to information on the go via tablets and mobiles

External Project: FFC Energy Limited (FFCEL) Jhimpir, Pakistan Wind Power Plant Jul 2015 – Dec 2015

A full green field life cycle implementation of SAP FI/CO/IM/PS, MM, SD & PM on ECC 6.0 release, with FI/CO/IM/PS Consultant role at Pakistan’s first ever wind power project connected to the grid to achieve commercial operations.

• Gathered and analyzed information on As-Is and To-Be business processes

• Prepared and interpreted business blueprint documentation

• Configured baseline configurations in line with ASAP methodology; General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Cash & Bank; Cost center Accounting, Profit center Accounting and Internal Order; Investment Program Structures, WBS Elements and Appropriation Requests

• Performed data migrations via LSMW (direct recording) for general ledgers, customers, vendors and assets.

• Defined extended withholding taxes for sales tax deductions at invoices and income tax deductions at payments

• Conducted training sessions and prepared end-user training manuals

Bridge Factor Private Limited Islamabad, Pakistan

Financial Analyst May 2011 – Sep 2012

• Drafted a buy-side due diligence report for acquisition of majority stake in a bank by a client

• Developed an excel based financial projection model for a client setting up a wind farm power plant

• Critically evaluated various propositions associated with likely investment opportunities/acquisitions, on behalf of clients

KPMG Islamabad, Pakistan

Audit Trainee Jul 2010 – Apr 2011

Was part of audit assurance assignments with clients in the banking sector and cement industry.

• Obtained understanding of clients’ business processes, tested their internal control systems and made appropriate recommendations

• Consulted with clients on proper interpretation and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

ACADEMIC RECORD

• Chartered Professional Accountant British Columbia, Canada CPA-BC Member, License C88509356 Aug 2014 – Jan 2015

• Oxford Brookes University Oxford, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Accounting & Finance Dec 2008 – Mar 2012

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants London, United Kingdom ACCA Fellow Member, License 1722629 Sep 2008 – May 2014

• SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Foundation & Integration with SAP ERP 6.07

• SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting (CO) with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates 1709

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA

• SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting (FI) with ERP 6.0 EhP6

• SAP Certified Application Professional - Financials in SAP S/4HANA for SAP ERP Finance Experts 1709



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