Joseph Zongo
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SUMMARY
Experienced SAP FICO Consultant with extensive hands-on configuration expertise, with major clients like Pratt & Whitney and BRP. Proven track record in managing full SAP project life cycles, including design, blueprinting, and training, to optimize financial processes. Adept at integrating SAP FICO modules with other systems to enhance business operations, aiming to leverage this experience to drive success in the target role.
SKILLS
• General Ledger (GL) Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profit Centers Accounting, CO-PA (Controlling and Profitability Analysis), Month-end and Year-end Closing Activities, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ERPBP Inc. Jun 2024 - Present
SAP FI/CO Independent Contractor
• Providing training in SAP FICO/PS, SAP MM to key business users to manage their daily tasks.
• Providing Training to Consultants in the SAP FICO area and logistics integration. Enerflex Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
SAP FI/CO Independent Contractor
• Configured Capital Investment Projects (Assets) integration with Investment Management (IM) Project, enhancing project tracking and financial management
• Configured Customer Projects with Results Analysis Settlement to Profitability Segment (CO-PA), improving profitability analysis and financial reporting
• Created Project Structures including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Networks, Activities, Templates, and Operative Projects, facilitating efficient project management and execution
• Performed Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) Integration with Project System through Reservations, Purchase Requisitions and Sales Orders creation.
• Conducted Unit Testing (UT) and supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) during the project's Realization and Go-Live phases to resolve FICO and PS system issues.
Abbott Laboratories Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
SAP FI/CO Independent Contractor
• Managed consulting projects, providing expert guidance and solutions in SAP FICO/PS modules to client.
• Analyzed business requirements and designed tailored SAP configurations to optimize financial processes.
• Conducted workshops and training sessions to educate the client on SAP best practices, ensuring effective utilization of SAP functionalities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP FICO/PS modules with other SAP modules (MM, SD) and third-party applications.
• Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting to resolve issues, enhance system performance, and maintain data integrity.
• Supported the SAC Planning Implementation for Planning, budgeting and Consolidation process BRP Jul 2022 - May 2023
SAP FI/CO Independent Contractor
• Configured core SAP FICO modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Centers, and Internal Orders, within the designated project timeline.
• Supported BRP during the transition from ECC to S/4 HANA, ensuring accurate year-end closing processes and maintaining account balances, which facilitated a seamless transition and minimized financial discrepancies
• Facilitated business process workshops to gather requirements, identify pain points, and recommend process improvements aligned with SAP best practices and client objectives.
• Assisted in data migration activities, ensuring a smooth transition of financial data from legacy systems to SAP S/4 HANA while adhering to project deadlines.
• Provided end-user support through system testing, training sessions, and post-go-live assistance to ensure effective utilization and adoption of SAP solutions.
• Collaborated with technical teams to address customization needs, focusing on key reports, interfaces, and enhancements, which improved client satisfaction by meeting specific requirements DXC Technology Mar 2018 - Nov 2021
Sr SAP FICO Functional Consultant
• Provided expert functional expertise in SAP FICO module configuration, customization, and enhancement activities to meet business requirements and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Supported year-end closing activities for 2018, 2019, and 2020 by copying number ranges, executing depreciation runs, posting depreciation, and performing fiscal year changes, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation and balance carried forward in General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payabe.
• Supported Bank reconciliation, Workflow process
• Configured SAP Project Systems (PS) module, overseeing project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, and resource management functionalities.
• Conducted comprehensive workshops and user training sessions to empower project teams and stakeholders in the effective utilization of SAP PS functionalities for project management and control. VISEO 2012 - Mar 2018
SAP FICO Consultant
• Collaborated with team members on SAP FICO implementation projects from blueprinting to post-go-live support, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements. Played a key role in contributing to project success through effective teamwork and coordination.
• Provided support in configuring and maintaining SAP FICO master data, organizational structures, and transactional data to support financial reporting and analysis. Worked closely with team members to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Assisted in SAP Product Costing tasks, including standard cost estimates, actual costing, and variance analysis for manufacturing and production processes. Supported team members in performing accurate cost calculations and analysis.
• Collaborated with business users and team members to understand and optimize business processes. Provided input on leveraging SAP functionalities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Supported team members in system upgrades, enhancements, and performance optimization initiatives to improve the reliability and performance of SAP FICO modules. Contributed to the implementation of system improvements and troubleshooting efforts. EDUCATION
Metro College of Technology
Advanced Diploma, ERP Information System Analysis, SAP-ERP FICO ESCO-IGES (WES Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Canada) Bachelor's degree, business administration, Accounting and Finance CERTIFICATIONS
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates: SAP S/4HANA 2020 - SAP