Rajesh Rane
Cell: +1-713-***-****
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Objective:
Goal driven Finance consultant having more than 16 years of global experience as a J D Edwards Functional consultant. Oracle Finance Certified consultant having successfully executed projects for clients in India, Dubai, South Africa, Sweden and US in industries like Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Service, Cement, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. Seeking a challenging position in J D Edwards with a dynamic company where I can utilize my strong functional, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technical Summary:
IT experience as Functional Consultant in J D Edwards
Core expertise in JDE Implementation, Support, Upgrade, Global Model build, Roll out and Data migration
Excellent analytical, problem solving & object-oriented design skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent collaboration skills & team player
Basic knowledge of Infor XA and IFM
Experience
Working since October 2018 in L&T Infotech Ltd as Project Manager
Worked as Project Manager/Senior Finance Functional Consultant in SYSTIME Computer Corporation d/b/a KPIT, from April 2010- October 2018
Worked as Module Lead in Mahindra Satyam from April 2007 – April 2010
Worked as Consultant Functional in SYSTIME Computer Systems Ltd. from January 2005 – March 2007
Worked as Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts in ABM Knowledgeware Ltd. from March 2004 – December 2004
Worked as Accounts Executive in Technova Imaging Systems (P) Ltd. from November 1997 - February 2004
Technical Skills:
ERP
J d Edwards E1 9.0
Hardware/Operating System
AS400/V7R3
Applications
E9.0
Tools
9.1.3.2
Servers
AS400
Database
DB2
Educational Qualification
Master’s in Financial management from Mumbai University, India
Master’s in Commerce from Kolhapur University, India
Oracle certified Finance Consultant
Work Experience:
Project Name
Johnson & Johnson- USA
Team
Size
15
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
Till date
Responsibilities:
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Responsible for keeping track of project deadlines
Monitoring team work
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project
Liaison with Client Users for support related issues
Client Relationship building, Business Growth with existing client, Solutioning for new business opportunity
Identify Areas of improvement and work with business owner for process reengineering.
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project including G/L, A/P, A/R and F/A
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Project Name
Buckeye Partners, L.P - USA
Team
Size
25
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
August 2018
Responsibilities:
Responsible for upgrading Finance modules from J D Edwards 9.0 to 9.2
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Responsible for keeping track of project deadlines
Preparation of Test scripts
Test plan to ensure successful upgrade to new release
Testing of functionality & resolution to issues found while testing
Preparation of Functional Testing Documents with Testing support
Conduct of ICRP and preparation of ICRP scripts
Support Finance Module
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project including G/L, A/P, A/R and F/A
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Preparation of Functional Design Documents with Functional Specifications for Report Customization
Interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Identify Areas of improvement and work with business owner for process reengineering
New initiatives - Procurement Module
Implemented Blanket Order/Generation of POs from Blanket with Approval Route code
Documented the business processes, requirement study and Gap analyzes as finalized with the client.
Document and train end users on new processes
System Setup & Configuration
Creating Menus and Security Setup
User manual
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 and 9.2
Project Name
Weatherford - USA
Team
Size
30
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
February 2018
Responsibilities:
Implemented Banking Interface project between J D Edwards and Bank covering ACH, Wire and Checks for 15 countries
Review of documentation and existing setup. Provided recommendations for approach to the completion of the implementation based on best practices, proven methodology, and industry experience
Perform all necessary set ups in non-production and Production environment
Work closely with Bank for implementing and testing
Resolved project issues and maintained ongoing communications with clients and Bank
Work closely with developers to deliver solutions. Documentation of existing and to-be process and detailed documentation for QA. This documentation can be used as an ongoing training example for new users and new bank project implementation. Interaction with personnel at all levels of the client organization.
Conduct of QA Test and preparation of QA Test Plans
Conduct of User Acceptance Testing and preparation of UAT scripts
Support third party systems – Monitored Accounts Payable Website for ACH, Wire and Checks which is interconnected with Oracle SOA
Involved in the project planning and initiation
Involved in the preparation of documents for project planning
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Preparation of Set up manual
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project including G/L, A/P, A/R, F/A, and Manufacturing accounting.
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1
Project Name
Medtronic – USA
Team
Size
15
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
April 2017
Responsibilities:
Worked as a Subject matter expert for tools used in data migration.
Involved in Fit Gap Analysis if there is a gap then Preparing Transformation rules
Performed data cleansing enrichment and mapping tasks.
Developing proof of concepts/ custom demos and presenting technology solutions
Support and perform User Acceptance Test activities for the data conversion, cleansing and integration solutions
Trained team members to evaluate, coordinate and provide error free data migration solution.
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.11
Project Name
Buckeye Partners, L.P -USA
Team
Size
20
Start Date
November 2011
End Date
October 2016
Responsibilities:
Recommended the use of local currency for International company as the functional currency which is Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) for leveraging the benefits of multi-currency functionalities in JD Edwards
Implemented Balance Restatement (AC Ledger) for local currency set up
Developed check printing through B I Publisher thereby eliminating third party software for check print
Developed Positive Pay process where it creates text file and stores in the network share folder and this is transmitted to the bank.
Developed AAI Validation Report for Roll out project - Validates AAIs with Account Master and provide output with missing Account Master Information.
Developed GL posting Reports for auditing purpose - When R09801 is executed, the PDF will automatically move to the network share folder. This splits (bursts) the PDF into different PDFs based on the batch number. The new report prints data based on the batch number and batch type and shows who posted the entry
Developed A/P duplicate payment report based on 10 important algorithm, which decreases the duplicate payment
Developed Cash Requirement Report – The report prints based on the payment instrument and at the company level.
Unwanted chart of accounts - New report was created which identifies unwanted chart of accounts and marks them separately on the report. It shows the information of tables where there transactions and no transactions
Created different menus/process for Accounts Payable vouchers, where it triggers different document types
Developed AP Expanded Report, where it gives the detailed balances at the transaction level for the invoices and adjustments for the period mentioned therein in the processing options. These reports provide balances in detail on transaction level and it is simply the break-up of the consolidated balances
Developed AR Expanded Report, where it gives the detailed balances at the transaction level for the invoices and adjustments for the period mentioned therein in the processing options. These reports provide balances in detail on transaction level and it is simply the break-up of the consolidated balances
Led the client in designing a very complex chart of accounts. Obtained a thorough understanding of the client's business processes to be able recommend the best practices within the JD Edwards General Accounting Module
Implemented and supported General Ledger, and Accounts Payable modules. We also converted data from the client’s legacy system for both modules using JDE Z-files. Directed and trained the client team, which was comprised of Accounting and Information Technology personnel in the implementation process.
Implemented Vendor Merge project – setting the foundation for A/P automation, elimination of duplicates and seamless reconciliation process of vendor accounts.
Created new document type to differentiate ADP failed vouchers in a new application. (Document type FV)
Analyzed and interpreted financial data and executed changes to improve systems and financial performance. Also reduced the closing cycle from 15 days down to 8 days with preliminary financial statements available within 5 days.
Functionality optimization around the procure to pay process, 3-way/2 way match, voucher logging, payment configuration, positive pay.
Introduced 1099 process thru BI publisher. This helps to print the 1099 forms in the in built BI forms
Identify Areas of improvement and work with business owner for process reengineering.
Led project to change current JDE system from a single currency setup to a multicurrency system. During of the Company’s purchase by an outside organization updated the JDE General Accounting Chart of Accounts to meet the new company’s requirements. Also updated financial AAIs and reports,
Work closely with developers to deliver solutions. Documentation of existing and to-be process and detailed documentation for UAT. This documentation can be used as an ongoing training example for new users. Interaction with personnel at all levels of the client organization.
Involved in the project planning and initiation
Involved in the preparation of documents for project planning
Involved in the preparation of Business Process documents
Preparation of efforts Estimates and SOWs for Buckeye projects.
Preparation of client Quarterly presentation
Client Relationship building, Business Growth with existing client, Solutioning for new business opportunity
Managing, guiding and training onsite and offshore project team members other than Support project.
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0
Project Name
Lafarge – India
Team
Size
20
Start Date
July 2011
End Date
October 2011
Responsibilities:
Responsible for day to day update on project status to client with project report
Created different user defined document types to differentiate vouchers in a new application.
Developed Positive Pay process where it creates text file and stores in the network share folder and this is transmitted to the bank.
Monitoring team work
Responsible for keeping track of project deadlines
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project
Liaison with Client Users for support related issues
Responsible for reviewing finance documents
Testing of functionality & resolution to issues found while reviewing documents.
Involved in the interaction with Technical Writers where required.
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0
Project Name
Life Technologies – USA
Team
Size
15
Start Date
October 2010
End Date
May 2011
Responsibilities:
Responsible for upgrading finance modules from JDE EnterpriseOne 8.11 to 9.0
Test plan to ensure successful upgrade to new release
Preparation of Test scripts in HPQC
Testing of functionality & resolution to issues found while user testing.
Implementation of Application and co-ordination with other onsite teams in USA at various stages of the project.
Provide help to Program Manager for creating weekly project progress report
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of the project
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.11, 9.0
Project Name
Sierra Wireless - Canada
Team
Size
12
Start Date
September 2010
End Date
October 2010
Responsibilities:
Catering customization needs
Preparation of reports as per client’s requirements
Testing of functionality & resolution to issues found while user testing
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12
Project Name
Tops Security - India
Team
Size
7
Start Date
July 2010
End Date
August 2010
Responsibilities:
Preparation of reports as per client’s requirements
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Conduct of CRP and preparation of CRP scripts
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12
Project Name
Christie Digital - China
Team
Size
15
Start Date
May 2010
End Date
June 2010
Responsibilities:
Preparation of reports as per client’s requirements
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Conduct of CRP and preparation of CRP scripts
Preparation of Financial menus as per client’s requirements
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12
Project Name
Mahindra Satyam - Grower Management In-house project
Team
Size
15
Start Date
November 2009
End Date
February 2010
Responsibilities:
Preparation and finalization of Internal Business Analysis document
Integration with Grower Management & identify GAPS in JDE Finance with Grower Management
Perform all necessary set ups in training environment
Conducting the training sessions for the internal end users
Preparation of Set up manual
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0
Project Name
Volvo Penta – Sweden
Team
Size
30
Start Date
November 2008
End Date
June 2009
Responsibilities:
Integration with SAP finance & identify GAPS in JDE with SAP
Conducting the training sessions for the clients and end users
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Preparation of reports as per client’s requirements
Conduct of CRP and preparation of CRP scripts
Perform all necessary set ups in Production environment
Preparation of Set up manual
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0
Project Name
Plethico Pharmaceutical, India
Team
Size
20
Start Date
May 2008
End Date
October 2008
Responsibilities:
Worked on the GAP Analysis to find out the pain areas where more attention is required during planning/mapping and implementation phases
Conducting the training sessions for the clients and end users
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Preparation of reports as per client’s requirements
Conduct of CRP and preparation of CRP scripts
Perform all necessary set ups in Production environment
Preparation of Set up manual
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.11
Project Name
Castrol Pakistan Pvt.Ltd - Dubai
Team
Size
12
Start Date
November 2007
End Date
April 2008
Responsibilities:
Preparation and finalization of Business Analysis document
Worked with the representatives of all department for mapping of ‘TO BE’ process
Worked on the GAP Analysis to find out the pain areas where more attention is required during planning/mapping and implementation phases
Perform all necessary set ups in Production environment
Integrated User Acceptance Testing
Preparation and finalizing specs in consultation with the client
Providing guidance to Technical consultant for problem solving
Environment: JD Edwards World 7.3
Project Name
Shell South Africa Energy (Pty.) Ltd. – South Africa
Team
Size
20
Start Date
June 2007
End Date
September 2007
Responsibilities:
Understanding the client’s business processes Documentation of the business processes and Business Analysis
Business impact on change of GL class for providing greater granularity in stock reporting, by reclassifying the item GL class code product.
Perform the data volume impact analysis, based on the GL code revision list
Data cleanup for the COA and DMAAI not in used, take approval from the business Process/Solution to change the GL class code in item master and other master file
Create COA and DMAAI for all the new GL class code, based on the approved list of COA and DMAAI
Interact with technical consultant for the creation of COA and DMAAI application.
Interact with technical consultant for creation of Application for inventory balance transfer from old GL code to new GL code
Process/Solution to handle the integrity issues arises due to re-classification of product
Test plan to ensure the data conversion successful
End User training
Environment: JD Edwards World 7.3
Project Name
Globus Stores - India
Team
Size
10
Start Date
December 2006
End Date
March 2007
Responsibilities:
Preparation and finalization of specs for reports in consultation with the client
Involved in the interaction with Technical Consultants where required
Resolving the issues & queries of the end users
Prepared reports as per the client’s requirements
End User training
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.10
Project Name
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd - India
Team
Size
10
Start Date
July 2006
End Date
November 2006
Responsibilities:
Responsible for post-production support including Localization.
Preparation & finalizing specs for TDS & WCT in consultation with the client.
Providing guidance to Technical consultant for problem solving.
Environment: JD Edwards World 7.3
Project Name
Invitrogen Corporation - UK
Team
Size
12
Start Date
October 2005
End Date
June 2006
Responsibilities:
Responsible for post-production for finance modules
Resolving the Issues
Catering customization needs
Preparation & finalizing specs in consultation with the client.
Testing of functionality & resolution to issues found while user testing.
Environment: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.9
Project Name
Chowgule & Company Ltd - India
Team
Size
5
Start Date
July 2005
End Date
September 2005
Responsibilities:
Responsible as Project Lead for the application support.
Preparing the knowledge transfer plan for the Team Members.
Resolve tickets
Maintain & Update Issue Log
Integrity Analysis
Environment: JD Edwards XE
Project Name
GlaxoSmithKline
Team
Size
5
Start Date
May 2005
End Date
June 2005
Responsibilities:
Integrity Analysis
Providing guidance to Technical consultant for problem solving
Environment: JD Edwards World 7.3
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