Prabhakar Rao M

SAP FI/CO Functional Consultant

An accomplished professional with functional experience of 17 years and SAP experience of 6 years in fields of Finance/Accounts/Controlling/Taxation/SAP FICO Implementation; targeting assignments with a leading organization in USA with valid Work VISA.

Executive Profile

23 years in Accounts/ Finance /MCA /Taxation /SAP FICO/Manufacturing in various positions including:

o 4 year as Functional Consultant in SAP FICO 2 Implementation project on ECC o 2 years as Functional Consultant in SAP FICO 3 support project

Led full lifecycle implementation of SAP FI/CO Module (New General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GST, Withholding Tax, Bank Accounting, and Asset Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting and Internal Order Management)

Provided Pre-Sales support in the evaluation of Accounts Payable (AP) automation solutions including requirements gathering to final selection, Request for Quotation

(RFQ) creation, business case preparation and presentation to stakeholders for final project approval

Implemented New General Ledger (GL), activated New Ledger, performed Document Splitting, Parallel Accounting, Periodic Processing, Automatic Account Determination, Goods Receipt (GR)/ Invoice Receipt (IR), Down Payments, & so on

Designed, documented, and executed the data cutover strategy to migrate legacy data into the SAP Application including data identification, mapping, collection, cleansing and data loading, working with business and project resources to define data conversion rules

Extensive experience in top stakeholder management across client facing lead roles

Facilitated the implementation and support of SAP modules to enhance business functionality; liaised with implementation consultants and business for design, configuration and testing of SAP FICO in new group companies SAP FI/CO Skills

Implementation Cycle: Discussion and finalization of Organization Structure, Business Process Flows, Business Blue Print, Functional Specifications, Test Scripts, and End-User Training Manuals

Financial Accounting – Company Code, Business Area, Document control, Fiscal Year Maintenance, Field Status Group, Finalization of Chart of Accounts, Foreign Currency, Tolerance Groups for GL, GL Master, Park Document, Hold Document, Recurring Documents, Document Splitting, Non Leading Ledgers

Accounts Payable - Vendor Master Data Configuration, Tolerance Group, Automatic Payment Program, Invoice, Credit Memo, Check Management, Down Payment, Integration with MM Module and End-to-end P2P Cycle (Procure to Pay)

Accounts Receivable – Customer master data configuration, Terms of Payment, Open Item Management, Dunning, Invoice, Credit Memo, Down Payment, Interest Calculation, Integration with SD Module and PRODUCTION Module and End-to-end O2P Cycle (Order to Pay)

Asset Accounting – Asset master data, Organization structure, Chart of Depreciation, Depreciation area and key, linking with GL Valuation Methods, Depreciation key, Depreciation Run, asset acquisition, write-off, Information system

RAR : Reveue Accounting and Reporting.

Cost Element Accounting (CEA) – Cost Element Group, Assignment of Cost Elements to Group, Actual Postings, Information System Chicago - USA

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Key Impact Areas

SAP FICO Implementation

Pre-Sales Support

Business Process Mapping Process

Standardization

Project Requirement Gathering

Training / Integration Testing

Cutover Strategy

Master Data

Accelerated SAP (ASAP)

SAP Activate

End-User Training

Go-Live / Post-Implementation

Support Batch Data

Communication (BDC)

Implementation Guide (IMG)

Project Management using JIRA

tool and Implementing Agile

Methodologies.

Soft Skills

Change Agent

Collaborator

Communicator

Planner

Leader

Strategist

Education & Credentials

M.Com. from Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam in 1992

B.Com. from Andhra University,

Visakhapatnam in 1989

MBA Finance from IGNOU in 2007

Personal Details

Date of Birth: April 17th, 1969

Languages Known: English, Hindi

& Telugu

Cost Centre Accounting (CCA) – Cost Centre Hierarchy, Actual Postings, Periodic Reposting, Distribution, Assessment, Information System

Internal Orders & AUC – Order types, creation, expense booking, status management, settlement, planning, actual postings, year-end closing, information system and settlement of asset under construction

Production Cycle – Production Order, Standard costing, Actual Cost of Production, Work in process (WIP), Settlement of WIP, Cost of Goods Manufacturing CGM

Profit Centre Accounting (PCA) – Created profit center, maintained automatic account assignment of revenue element, selected additional B/S & P&L A/C – Account groups

COPA: Controlling and Profitability Analysis.

IFRS: International Financial Reports and Standards.

GST & Withholding Tax: Implementation of complete GST and Withholding Tax configuration.

Integration - FI-MM, FI-SD integration

FSV - Financial Statements Versions with in-depth understanding of GAAP

Reconciliations - Knowledge in Intercompany Postings/Reconciliations, FI-CO reconciliations

WRICEF, LSMW, IDOC.RAR, IFES, COPA.

Accelerated SAP, SAP Activate.

Knowledge in Project management using JIRA tool and Implementing Agile Methodologies

Professional Experience

YASH Technologies Pvt Ltd – Hyderabad - India

May 2022 to Aug 2022

Growth Path:

May 2022 to Aug 2022

Role:

As FICO R2R Lead

Working as a R2R Lead in support project.

Resolving tickets in various areas in R2R related and FIORI app reports.

Understanding the requirements raised by end user and checking the feasibility to develop new changes

Rendering assistance to the users while testing at UAT environment and FIORI app training.

Supporting the technical team in understanding the functional concept; participating in developing new programs and forms

Updating the status reports.

Addressing to case within the time specified in the SLA on severity basis

Documenting current business processes

Determining the gap between As-Is and To-Be processes

Part of Functional Testing and Integration Testing

Assist to preparing end-user training document

RAR, IFRS.

Working on EHP and SAP Upgrades to ensure the all FI transactions working well EWG IT Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd – Hyderabad – India. Apr’2016 to May 2022

Growth Path:

Apr’2016- May 2022: FI/CO Functional Consultant

Role:

As FI/CO Functional Consultant:

Working as a Functional Consultant in Implementation of the SAP FICO project and worked as Functional Consultant for Support

Key impact Areas

SAP S4 HANA R2R Lead

Incident Monitoring

Incident resolve

User communication

FIORI app training

Status Reports.

Key impact Areas

SAP FICO Implementation

P2P, O2C Configuration

Asset Accounting

New GL

With Holding Tax

GST

ASAP

FSV

Presales Support

Blueprint.

Business Process Mapping

Managing the delivery of business change and readiness, working closely with the business to ensure solution delivery at a high quality

Delivering integrated SAP FICO solutions through analysis and mapping of end-to- end business processes while working with business process owners/multiple stakeholders and other team members

Implementing Procure-to-Pay Processes along with Asset Accounting, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger accounting including new General Ledger (GL) migration, GST and Withholding Tax.

Owning the complete Finance/Controlling module solution including prototyping, blueprinting, design, build, test, documentation, cutover, go-live and post go-live support

Ensuring adherence to standard SAP best practices and business process mapping

Engaging with stakeholders to identify opportunities for business process simplification / optimization and sustainable solutions

Liaising with business users in identifying the existing business process; providing Subject Matter Expertise in Accounting, Finance and Controlling configurations of SAP FICO

Leading the implementation and support of SAP FICO solutions for customers based across different geographies

Amaze Pharmaceuticals Limited, Hyderabad – India.

Oct’08-Mar’16: Executive Director

As Executive Director:

Established Amaze Pharmaceuticals Limited as a promoter in October 2008

Ensured Company Incorporation, MCA Filings, Project Report Preparation, and arranging Finance for project

Led end-to-end business process including Finance/Accounts/Statutory requirements (VAT/CST/GST/TDS/Income Tax/Other Statutory Departments)

Participated in Material Management/Production Department/Sales & Distribution, Vendor Payments and Customer Payments

Managed Procurement of Raw Materials, Packing Materials and Finished Goods Life Cycle Management

Engaged in new product design/trade mark registration/brand name/ marketing Strategy/marketing campaigning and promotions

Monitored marketing team activities, conducted periodical meetings, budget preparations, budget Vs. actual variances analysis

Conducted annual marketing meetings in different territories

Updated Management Information System to Board of Directors Selected Achievements:

Advised on how new business requirements would fit within SAP by taking measures

Monitored the Industry Specific (IS) delivery of all financial processes in relation to highly complex inter & intra company sales and purchases of goods and services within the new operating model

Established exclusively cephalosporin products export oriented manufacturing unit, joint venture with leading Bangalore based Pharma Company who was the leading supplier to GSK International Market

Srivathsa Power Projects Limited – Hyderabad - India Apr 1999 - Sep’08: General Manager Finance

As General Manager - Finance:

Ensured Company Incorporation, MCA Filings, Project Report Preparation, and arranging Finance for project

Key Impact Areas

Promoter of Amaze

Pharmaceuticals Limited

SPOC end to end business.

Accounts/Finance

Material Management

Sales and Distribution

Production planning.

Marketing planning

Financial Information

Funding

Statutory Regulations

Sales Tax

GST

Income Tax

Drug Department

Auditing & Finalization

Ministry of Company

Affairs

ISO Certifications.

Trade mark Registrations.

Legal Department .

Management Information

System.

Key Impact Areas

Operations Finance/Accounts

Banking

Receivables/Payables

Procurements

Inventory Management.

Oversee the Financial Operations of the Company.

Establish and Implement the financial Procedures and Operational Best Practices.

Responsible for all Statutory requirements, Regulations VAT/CST/GST/TDS(With Holding Tax) / Income Tax/Other Statutory Departments

Management Information system/ Internal Audit/ Certification Audits/ Information gathering and summarizing for tender participations.

Manage the Budgeting & Forecast the process, Implement Budget Control.

Develop the Performance measures that support the Company’s Strategic direction.

End-to-end business process including Finance/Accounts/Material Management and Day to Day activities.

PROJECT ANNEXURE

Project: SAP Support Project

Client: Mundi Pharma UK

Company: Yash Technologies Pvt Ltd

- Period May 2022 to Aug 2022

Scope: Support / Enhancements

Environment S4 HANA

KRAs:

Resolving tickets in various areas in R2R related to FIORI app reports.

Understanding the requirements raised by end user and checking the feasibility to develop new changes

Rendering assistance to the users while testing at UAT environment and FIORI app training.

Supporting the technical team in understanding the functional concept; participating in developing new programs and forms

Addressing to case within the time specified in the SLA on severity basis

Status reports of incidents.

Determining the gap between As-Is and To-Be processes

Part of Functional Testing and Integration Testing

Assist to preparing end-user training document

RAR, IFRS.

Working on EHP and SAP Upgrades to ensure the all FI transactions working well Statutory Regulations

Sales Tax

Income Tax

DGFT

MCA

TDS (With Holding Tax)

PF/ESI

Auditing.

Certifications audit.

Project: SAP FICO Implementation

Client: Allied Pharma.

Company: EWG IT Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd

Scope: Implementation

Period June’2020 to Dec’2021

Position: Functional Consultant

Environment SAP E.C.C 6

About the Client : Allied Pharma is the leading institutional supplier of all health care products in the state Of west Bengal with network of 25 branches and 100+ users. KRAs:

Facilitating:

o The implementation and support of SAP FICO (Focus on FI: - Organization Structure, FA, AP, AR, AA, FSV and GST) Workshops for business requirements

Meeting key user from client for understanding the business scenarios

Mapping business requirements, processes and objectives; developing necessary product modifications to satisfy the needs

Designing, customizing, configuring and testing FI Modules

Determining gaps, issues and coming up with solutions

Acting as a liaison with company for troubleshooting by investigating, analyzing and solving problems

Participating in:

o Document functional design, test cases and results o Integration aspects of FI-MM, FI-SD

Proactively identifying and proposing system enhancements and/or business process

Providing key information on both, new implementation and existing support projects

SPOC between the business functions and technical team

Engaging in creating end-user training material and imparting training to end-users

Performing as a Subject Matter Mentor to junior members

Collaborating with Technical & Functional Consultants of other modules to resolve cross – functional issues

Providing Functional Specifications in developing the Customization reports Project: SAP FICO Implementation

Client: Serin Formulations Pvt Ltd

Company: EWG IT Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd

Scope: Implementation

Period August’2018 to Jan’2020

Position: Functional Consultant

Environment SAP E.C.C 6

KRAs:

Facilitating:

o The implementation and support of SAP FICO (Focus on FI: - Organization Structure, FA, AP, AR, AA, FSV, GST and Withholding Tax)

Meeting key user from client for understanding the business scenarios

Mapping business requirements, processes and objectives; developing necessary product modifications to satisfy the needs

Designing, customizing, configuring and testing FI/CO Modules

Determining gaps, issues and coming up with solutions

Acting as a liaison with company for troubleshooting by investigating, analyzing and solving problems

Participating in:

o Document functional design, test cases and results o Integration aspects of FI-MM, FI-SD.

Providing key information on both, new implementation and existing support projects

SPOC between the business functions and technical team

Engaging in creating end-user training material and imparting training to end-users

Performing as a Subject Matter Mentor to junior members

Collaborating with Technical & Functional Consultants of other modules to resolve cross – functional issues

Providing Functional Specifications in developing the Customization reports Project: SAP FICO Support Project

Client: Venkateswara Logistics Pvt Ltd

Company: EWG IT Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd

Period June 2017 to May’2018

Scope: Support / Enhancements

Environment SAP E.C.C 6

KRAs:

Resolving tickets in various areas in FI module like General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Asset Accounting

Understanding the requirements raised by end user and checking the feasibility to develop new changes

Rendering assistance to the users while testing at UAT environment

Supporting the technical team in understanding the functional concept; participating in developing new programs and forms

Addressing to case within the time specified in the SLA on severity basis

Participating in Master Data Conversion for cost center, profit center, internal order and loading G/L account, AR, AP and asset accounting data using LSMW and cost center planning

Documenting current business processes

Determining the gap between As-Is and To-Be processes

Gathering documenting requirements during Workshops, Business Blueprint

Part of Functional Testing and Integration Testing

Preparing end-user training document

Working on EHP and SAP Upgrades to ensure the all FI transactions working well

Providing the KT for New Users for FI Processes

Managing month-end closing activities

Project: SAP FICO Support Project

Client: Matrix Labs

Company: EWG IT Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd

Period June 2016 to March’2017

Scope: Support / Enhancements

Environment SAP E.C.C 6

KRAs:

Resolving tickets in various areas in FI module like General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Asset Accounting

Understanding the requirements raised by end user and checking the feasibility to develop new changes

Rendering assistance to the users while testing at UAT environment

Supporting the technical team in understanding the functional concept; participating in developing new programs and forms

Addressing to case within the time specified in the SLA on severity basis

Documenting current business processes

Determining the gap between As-Is and To-Be processes

Part of Functional Testing and Integration Testing

Assist to preparing end-user training document

Working on EHP and SAP Upgrades to ensure the all FI transactions working well 29/08

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