Venkat Palla
Kula Lampur
Summary
SAP FI Module: New GL Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / House Banks Asset Accounting (FI-AA) & New Asset Accounting Configuration Tax on Sales and Purchases (GST Malaysia & Singapore), Cash Journals & FSV Settings SAP CO Module: General Controlling, CEA/CCA/IO Management/Profit Center Accounting Product Costing: Product Cost by Order/Period/Sales Order Material Ledger: Actual costing, Multiple Valuations
I am a highly passionate individual who thrives upon seeking new challenges through my career as a Business Analyst. My initial years of working in the business industry push me to go further in discovering more things in it. Of course, I am motivated to join a group of seasoned and experienced Business Analyst professionals in the industry respectively.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. SAP FICO Consultant/FICO Lead
Apex Pharma Marketing Pte Ltd
07.2023
- Data Migration from ECC to S/4 HANA
FICO Lead
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Data Migration from ECC to S/4 HANA
SAP Project Manager/SME FICO
Carrier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 11.2020
- SAP Implementation & Continuous Improvement Project
Senior SAP FICO/SME
Carrier Brunei (QCB)
02.2018 - 11.2020
- SAP Implementation & Continuous Improvement Project
Senior SAP FICO/SFIN Consultant
VPC
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Green Field Implementation
Senior SAP FICO Consultant / Team Lead
Indicate Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Production Support and May Bank Interface
Sr. SAP Fico Lead/SME
VPC
08.2014 - 08.2015
- GST End-to-End Implementation
Sr. SAP Fico Lead/SME
VPC
11.2014 - 05.2015
- GST End-to-End Implementation
SAP FICO/ECCS/BCS/FM Consultant
AVERIS
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Support/Enhancement and Continuous Improvement
SAP FICO/ECCS/BCS/FM Consultant
ACCENTURE - AVERIS
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Support and Maintenance
SAP FICO Consultant
MPHASIS an HP Company
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Support/Enhancement with Upgrade from 4.6c to ECC 6.0
SAP FICO Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Implementation
SAP FICO Consultant
SAT Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Implementation
SAP FI/CO Consultant
ITC Infotech
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Support Project
Education
Skills
- 1 Specialization in S/4 HANA Central Finance and Business Planning and Consolidation
2 Extensive expertise in integrating FI, MM, SD, CO, PS, CS, and PP modules
3 Proficient in revenue recognition and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) calculation as per IFRS requirements
4 Work experience in ECCS, SEM-BCS, and Funds Management
5 In-depth knowledge of configuring FI sub-modules including GL, AP, AR, New Asset Accounting, and New GL
6 Proficient in creating new validations, substitution user exits, and working experience in BAPIs & IDOCs
7 Strong knowledge in controlling sub-modules CEA, CCA, IOM, PCA, PC, COPA, & ML
Accomplishments
- Achieved 98% in SAP Certified Application Associate Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHPC, SAP Malaysia Scored perfect 100 in "Management Accountancy" during Graduation final year examination Achieved full marks in "Income Tax" during Graduation B.Com final year examination
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Elementary
A2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Project Experience
Worked on 17 projects, including:
5 E2E implementation projects (including S/4 HANA Finance).
2 GST Malaysia projects.
5 support projects.
3 global rollout projects.
1 upgrade project.
Data Management
Proficient in data analysis, ensuring quality of test loads, and overseeing the acceptance of load processes for legacy data migration.
Advanced in creating Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), field mappings, and data migration rules.
Extensive background in migrating data from legacy systems to SAP utilizing SAP tools such as LTMC, LTMOM, LSMW, and BDS.
Global Assignments
I am a highly skilled SAP FICO consultant with extensive experience in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei.SAP Project Manager for 2 projects.
FICO Lead for 3 projects.
Leadership Roles
Methodologies
Hands-on experience in ASAP and Activate Methodologies
Management Skills
Extensive experience in planning, scope management, stakeholder management, change management, and delivery management
Proficient in coordinating with SAP vendors, external SAP vendor functional teams, technical teams, and bank authorities
Skilled in building interfaces, customized reports, and implementing new requirements within SAP systems
PRE-SALES AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Engaged in all pre-sales activities, including the creation of proposals, budget allocation for resources, and the management of resource deployment.
Training And Documentation
Proficient in creating user-friendly training documents such as desk procedures, process manuals, and process maps using MS Visio, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.
Conducted thorough quality control reviews of training materials to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
Sap Experience
Led data migration project from ECC to S/4 HANA environment.
Collaborated with business stakeholders on a data migration strategy.
Prepared templates for Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and GL Account balances.
Managed pre-migration checks and configurations.
Ensured successful data loading during various stages of migration.
Facilitated user testing and adoption of new technologies like FIORI.
Client: Apex Pharma Marketing Pte Ltd, Singapore
Duration: Jul 2023 to till date
Project: Data Migration from ECC to S/4 HANA
Version: S/4 HANA 2021
Role: Sr. SAP FICO Consultant/FICO Lead
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project 2: Rollout and Support Project
Duration: Dec 2020 to June 2023
Project: Data Migration from ECC to S/4 HANA
Version: ERP 6.0 EHP7
Role: FICO Lead
Led rollout project in Singapore and provided ongoing support.
Conducted workshops with key users and collected requirements.
Prepared test cases, functional specs, and training documents.
Collaborated with testing teams and facilitated test scenario identification.
Managed client communication, project progress, and daily support issues.
Ensured successful project implementation and handover to business owners.
Sap Skills
SAP Certified Professional with 26+ years of experience.
15+ years in the IT Industry as SAP FICO/S/4 HANA Finance Consultant/SAP Project Manager.
11+ years in Finance & Auditing.
Technical Qualifications
Proficient in ERP Packages such as SAP FICO Module, S/4 HANA Finance, ECCS, BCS, BPC, and FSCM.
Skilled in using accounting packages including Tally (Versions 4.5 to 7.2), Ex-NG, Focus, 4 to 4, and Wings.
Personal Information
Title: SAP Fico Consultant
Awards
COPA:
Accounting based COPA/Costing based COPA
COPA Costing Sheet/Assessment Cycles/Planning/Forms & Reports
Integration with SD/FI/MM/Production Costing/PP/Cost Center/Internal Order/PS/CS
S/4 HANA Finance:
Migration Road Map, Analysis of Migration Process
Preparation and Migration of customizing for GL/Asset Accounting/Controlling/Material Ledger/House Banks
Regenerate CDS views & fields Mapping after Migration
Knowledge of S/4 HANA and Central Finance deployment, Reporting options for SAP Finance and FIORI
Honored with the prestigious Asia Super Star Award by the Group CFO at the South East Asia Level, Singapore.
Acknowledged with four performance certificates from discerning clients, commending exceptional performance in executing roles and responsibilities.
Timeline
Sr. SAP FICO Consultant/FICO Lead
Apex Pharma Marketing Pte Ltd
07.2023
FICO Lead
12.2020 - 06.2023
SAP Project Manager/SME FICO
Carrier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
02.2018 - 11.2020
Senior SAP FICO/SME
Carrier Brunei (QCB)
02.2018 - 11.2020
Senior SAP FICO/SFIN Consultant
VPC
06.2016 - 04.2017
Senior SAP FICO Consultant / Team Lead
Indicate Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
08.2015 - 05.2016
Sr. SAP Fico Lead/SME
VPC
11.2014 - 05.2015
Sr. SAP Fico Lead/SME
VPC
08.2014 - 08.2015
SAP FICO/ECCS/BCS/FM Consultant
AVERIS
01.2013 - 08.2014
SAP FICO/ECCS/BCS/FM Consultant
ACCENTURE - AVERIS
05.2012 - 12.2012
SAP FICO Consultant
MPHASIS an HP Company
09.2010 - 02.2012
SAP FICO Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
06.2009 - 08.2010
SAP FICO Consultant
SAT Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 05.2009
SAP FI/CO Consultant
ITC Infotech
11.2007 - 05.2008