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ARUNKUMAR RAMANUJAM

SAP FICO CONSULTANT
North York,ON

Summary

SAP Certified Application Associate (SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates -SAP S/4HANA 2020) with around 5 years of Functional experience in configuring, customizing, testing, implementing, end user training and support of SAP FICO module. Experience in different phases of implementation from gathering client requirements, conducting GAP Analysis, preparing Business Blue Printing, Configuration, Unit Testing, User Training and Production Support. Strong knowledge in Product Costing (repetitive and discrete manufacturing), Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting Configured & Tested Financial Accounting & Controlling FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, FI- AA,FI-BA, FI- SPL, CO-CCA, CO-PCA, CO-PC,CO-PA, CO-IO in various Business Environments. Experience in Business Analysis, GAP Analysis, Requirement Gathering, and Solution Delivery. Identify various integration processes. Identify GAPS in early stages for an ahead of the schedule project delivery Strong knowledge in integration of processes like Procure to Pay (MM), Order to Cash (SD) with FICO,BI, Project Systems. Strong understanding of FI-SD integration including account assignments, sales areas, partner functions, orders, delivery, billing and revenue recognition SAP project experience includes development of Business process procedures, Business process flows, "As-Is" documentation, System blueprint, System test, User acceptance testing (UAT). Strong Communication Analytical and Client Services skills with a High Learning Acumen to adopt new Tools and Technologies with ease seamlessly Integrate skills set into the Project Implementation Lifecycle. Acute knowledge of business infrastructure and Financial Information Systems combined with a commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures innovative, effective business solutions in system design according to GAAP and SOX Compliance, integrated implementation and thorough follow-up, testing and training. Strong leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a multi-tasking, changing environment and customer service oriented.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAP FICO Consultant

Loblaws Companies Ltd,
Toronto, Canada
03.2017 - Current
  • Facilitate implementation and support of SAP Financials (focus on FICO Controlling-Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Project System, Result Analysis, Unsettles Costs, Month End Close, Overhead Assessment and Settlement.)
  • Documented functional designs and test cases.
  • Mapped client business requirements, processes and objectives and developed necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.
  • Design, customize, configure and testing of FI/CO modules (Global settings, Enterprise structure settings G/L, A/P, A/R and Asset Accounting)
  • Configure COPA profiles according to order types to meet company needs for profitability analysis
  • Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions; identify, interpret, validate and document customer requirements
  • Map client business requirements, processes and objectives; develops necessary product modifications to satisfy client's needs
  • Identify gaps, issues and work around solutions
  • Act as liaison with client for troubleshooting: investigate, analyze, and solve software problems.
  • Traveled to client locations to implement SAP solutions and offered post-installation support services.
  • Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements.
  • Provide consulting services on both new implementations and existing support projects
  • Act as liaison between business functions and technical team.

Senior Accountant

OMT Hospitality Inc
Toronto, ON
10.2005 - 03.2017
  • Assuring accuracy of daily management reports by inspecting all backup for proper documentation; balance and verify figures against individual department reports
  • Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance
  • Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
  • Auditing day to day Banquet Invoices, processing further credit charges and Refunds
  • Maintaining and Balancing Petty Cash summary every month
  • Responsible for Transaction review for each credit card terminal and balance totals in Opera
  • Reconciling Dining Room and Banquet advance deposits
  • Verifying detailed banquet charges in excel and in Opera and make sure balance
  • Prepare Miscellaneous Journal and period-to-date financial information; post all allowances to Allowance Journal; balance Miscellaneous and Allowance Journals to daily management reports.

Revenue Auditor

Ramada Airport Hotel
Toronto, ON
03.2005 - 10.2005
  • Completing accurate daily Special Attention List and forwarding to appropriate personnel;
  • Accurate completion of all special billing requests, room service and flower orders;
  • Responsible for check in and out of guests
  • Verification completeness and accuracy of rate codes and market codes and Printing and balancing all Ledger Detail reports
  • Posting room and tax, ensuring all Food and Beverage House Accounts have zero balance
  • Printing Ledger by Credit Card Code reports and balances to Credit Card Reports
  • Printing other reports required for new day such as Arrivals, Departures, and V.I
  • P's forecast reports for distribution when required
  • Ensured accuracy and verified proper cash handling procedures are followed
  • Prints Market Segment Report for use in completing daily Month-To-Date Report
  • Using voicemail, Night Audit/Accounting Logbook or notes, reports directly to accounting any audit related issues
  • Running night audit final after ensuring all revenues are in balance nightly
  • Coached new employees on company's processes, procedures and deadlines, resulting in highly informed staff members.

Education

Post Graduate - Hotel Management Systems

Niagara College
Niagara Falls, ON
09.2003 - 05.2004

B.S - Business Management

Bharathiyar University
India
07.1992 - 05.1996

Skills

Support SAP S/4HANA Implementation Projects as An FI Team Memberundefined

Accomplishments

  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2020) https://www.credly.com/badges/a2a92dfe-a6aa-4ffa-b4c7-737749b66631.

Certification

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2020) https://www.credly.com/badges/a2a92dfe-a6aa-4ffa-b4c7-737749b66631.

Timeline

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2020) https://www.credly.com/badges/a2a92dfe-a6aa-4ffa-b4c7-737749b66631.

03-2022

SAP FICO Consultant

Loblaws Companies Ltd,
03.2017 - Current

Senior Accountant

OMT Hospitality Inc
10.2005 - 03.2017

Revenue Auditor

Ramada Airport Hotel
03.2005 - 10.2005

Post Graduate - Hotel Management Systems

Niagara College
09.2003 - 05.2004

B.S - Business Management

Bharathiyar University
07.1992 - 05.1996
ARUNKUMAR RAMANUJAMSAP FICO CONSULTANT