Jd Edwards Accounts Payable

VENKATA

CHOUDALA

385-***-**** ******.******@*****.*** Lehi, USA VENKATA CHOUDALA LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced JD Edwards Functional Finance Consultant with over 17 years of expertise in implementing, supporting, upgrading, and rolling out JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE E1) solutions, specializing in finance and accounting modules. Demonstrated success in driving business transformation, optimizing processes, and enhancing system efficiencies for various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and distribution. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring business requirements are met and compliance is maintained. Strong technical understanding of JDE E1, project management, and a proven ability to manage more than 2+ end-to-end project life cycles.

CORE COMPETENCIES

JD Edwards Finance Modules: General

Accounting (GL), Accounts Payable (AP),

Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets (FA),

Cash Management, and Financial Reporting,

Job Costing, Expense Management, Real

Estate and JDE Orchestrator (automation).

ERP Implementation & Configuration:

Requirement gathering, business process

mapping, system configuration, and UAT

testing

Integration & Data Migration: Integration with

third-party applications (Bottomline, Point of

Sale, Kofax, BSI, Adaptive Insights, Workday,

Tableau, Arch Tool, EDI interfaces, and data

migration strategies

Process Optimization: Streamlining finance

operations, enhancing financial reporting,

and improving reconciliation processes

Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in SOX

compliance, GAAP, IFRS, and local tax

regulations

Project Management: Managing and leading

teams through full project lifecycles from

inception to go-live and support

End-User Training & Documentation:

Developing training materials and

conducting training sessions for end users

Client Relationship Management: Leading

client meetings, understanding business

needs, and providing customized solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Order to cash

(OTC), Procure to Pay (P2P), Manufacturing,

Product Data Management (Cost Role).

Hands-on experience working with multiple

versions of JDE, including World Soft, XE, 8.10,

8.11, 8.12, 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2

EXPERIENCE

Onsite Project Lead - Young Living Essential Oils

Cognizant Technologies Lehi, USA Mar 2019-Current

Lead the configuration and implementation, support and upgrade of JD Edwards Financial modules (GL, AP, AR, FA) for multiple clients across various industries, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices

Drive financial process improvement initiatives, reducing manual intervention and improving reporting accuracy

Manage full project lifecycles, from requirement gathering and design to testing, training, and post-implementation support

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues, recommend enhancements, and ensure timely resolution of tickets across all global locations

Oversee integration of JD Edwards Finance modules with other systems such Inventory Management, Procurement, Distribution, Product Data Management (Cost Roll) and Manufacturing accounting

Develop and conduct end-user training programs to ensure users are proficient in using JD Edwards for their daily operations

Resolved as of integrity both (Cardox) and financial integrity Offshore Finance Lead - EJ Gallo Winery (USA)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions Chennai, Chennai Dec 2016-Feb 2019

Provided ongoing support for Finance modules, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Fixed Assets (FA)

Supported key finance processes across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Sales & Distribution (S&D), and Manufacturing modules, ensuring alignment with finance requirements

Led process enhancements to optimize financial operations and improve overall efficiency

Created and maintained detailed process documentation to mitigate current issues and prevent future challenges

Delivered post-implementation support, ensuring smooth transition and continuous system performance

Engaged with clients to gather business requirements, including system enhancements and process improvements

Managed and coordinated teams across onsite and offshore models to ensure timely and effective project delivery

Conducted comprehensive testing of developed objects to ensure they meet functional specifications and quality standards

Onsite Finance Lead - ALTAYER Group (Dubai)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions Dubai Aug 2015-Nov 2016

Engaged with clients to gather business requirements for key processes, including Batch Approval Process, Auto Bank Reconciliation, and Withholding Tax

Custom-built an interface for the MT940 format to integrate with Oracle's MT941-supported system, enabling automated bank reconciliation per JDE's rules

Customized the batch approval process for all finance modules (AP, AR, FA, and GL) to ensure senior management's approval of financial transactions, preventing any overlooked approvals

Designed and implemented a solution to hold specific amounts on invoices until the supplier provided the tax-free certificate

This functionality was rolled out for regions including Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait

Led the successful upgrade from JDE version 8.11 to 9.1, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption to ongoing operations

Conducted thorough testing across various JDE Finance modules, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets on version 9.1

Managed testing of interfaces to ensure alignment with business requirements and functionality Onsite / Offshore Finance Lead -

LTI (STATOIL FUEL RETAIL) Oslo, Norway Aug 2012-Jul 2015

Collaborated with clients to gather requirements for key processes, including the Automatic Payment Process, Workflow Approval for Payments, Kofax Scanning, and RNV Reconciliation

Customized the automatic payment process using SEPA format for Nordeq Bank integration

Developed approval workflows for Accounts Payable (AP) and payment blocks based on supplier and business unit master data, linked through the approval number

Integrated Kofax scanning for automatic AP invoice creation, significantly reducing manual data entry and processing time

Customized reconciliation programs based on order-wise processing

Led the implementation and rollout of the AP module, ensuring smooth integration and system performance

Managed automation of AP voucher creation and developed bank interfaces for the automatic payment process

Prepared Functional Specification Documents (FSD) for interfaces and custom objects

Coordinated with developers for the timely development and testing of solutions

Led testing for developed objects, including interfaces and customizations Offshore Finance Lead

LTI (Abu Dhabi National Oil (Dubai) Dubai Feb 2012-Jul 2012

Support provided to the client for JD Edwards Finance modules (AP, AR, GL, FA and Cash Management (CBMS) modules to streamline cash flow processes, timely resolution for all tickets. Offshore Finance Lead - Pfizer (USA)

HCL Chennai Mar 2011-Dec 2011

Onsite Finance Lead - Cargills Ceylon PLC

Systime (Birlasoft) Colombo, Sri Lanka Mar 2011-Dec 2011

Engaged with clients to gather business requirements, including the automatic payment process for Dutch Bank and reconciliation between JDE and POS (Point of Sale) systems

Customized the POS system to extract daily data by business unit, twice a day

Implemented daily reconciliation of POS receipts and bank payments, ensuring seamless matching within JDE

Delivered business solutions for the retail sector using JD Edwards 8.12, focusing on General Accounting, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, and Fixed Assets modules

Conducted a comprehensive business requirements study for Cargill's Ceylon PLC, analyzing all business processes and mapping them into JD Edwards 8.12 for full lifecycle implementation

Mapped all interfaces from the POS system to JD Edwards using EDI files for seamless integration

Identified and mapped critical scenarios, such as retail sales accounting, to ensure proper system functionality

Contributed to the first project at SYSTIME nominated for CMMI Level 5 certification, generating all necessary documentation to meet the required standards

Delivered end-user training to ensure smooth adoption of the system and its processes

Developed and implemented a text file generation process for automatic bank payments, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention Finance Lead - Altek Beissel Needles

Systime (Birlasoft) Chennai, India Jan 2009-Jul 2009

Support and Enhancement of JD Edwards Finance Modules include (Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Local Tax TDS, VAT and Excise duties) Onsite Finance Lead - Asia Pacific Breweries

Jeevo Solutions Singapore Oct 2008-Dec 2008

Provided ongoing support for finance related issues across all eight global locations, ensuring timely resolution and system stability

Deputy Manager IT

Maytas Properties Private Limited Hyderabad, India Feb 2008-Sep 2008

Led the financial modules team, provided post implementation support for all companies via online channels ensuring smooth system operation and user assistance for JD Edwards finance modules (AP, AR, GL, FA, Job Cost & Real Estate)

Associate Consultant - Neterwala Group

Cyret Technologies Mumbai, India Jun 2007-Jan 2008 Associate Consultant - JBF Industries

Cyret Technologies Mumbai, India Dec 2006-Jun 2007 Accounts Officer - Finance (Non-IT)

TNS India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad Feb 2005-Dec 2006

Jr Officer Accounts - (Non-IT)

Dart Mfg India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad Jan 2003-Jan 2005 Excise Officer Accounts - (Non-IT)

V.R Laminations Pvt Ltd Hyderabad Feb 1999-Dec 2002 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce

Andhra University

Master of Commerce: Finance

Andhra University

CERTIFICATIONS

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financials Certification (Functional)

Oracle JD Edwards E1 Financials Implementation and Support

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