Chand

SAP FICO/Project Manager

Phone: 734-367-4333 Email: isurusap67@gmail.com

Professional Summary

 IT Professional with over 20 years’ experience, having begun my career in Finance I moved across to
leadership of major ICT projects with a focus on SAP
 Expertise in managing SAP infrastructure upgrade project including System Build, deployments,
system migrations and project planning
 Managed 3 full life cycle implementations in SAP FICO – GL, AR, AP, Budget AM PS CO and
Procurement, PM SD MM PP EWM HCM Success Factors which involves Development, Testing,
Documentation, Requirement analysis and End user documentation.
 Good Exposure to functional areas of SAP- FI, CO, MM, SD, PM, PP, QM, HR, PS and BI/BW, General
business process of SAP R/3.Involved in multiple projects as Developer / Consultant, Coordinator,
Project manager. Highly motivated, fast learning Individual.
 Strong experience in SAP Basis, Upgrade and migration to BW 7.4 on HANA
 Strong experience in SAP BW, SAP HANA 1.0 SPS11, HANA STUDIO, SLT, BODS 4.0/4.1, Data modeling
and BI, SAP BI Net weaver 7.0/BW7.3/BW 7.4, SAP ECC 6.0 & R/3 (4.7, 4.6C), SAP BO XI 3.X, SAP BO
4.1/4.0 and SAP Data archiving.
 Strong experience with DWH and SAP BI concepts and implementation including ETL processes, Data
sourcing, Data model analysis, Fact & Dimension Files, Cubes, Data snapshots and Change Delta
Capture (CDC) and EDI file formats.
 Early training in finance and commercial areas of the business has equipped me with an exceptional
understanding of how to translate business requirements to project teams and vice versa.
 Led a suite of projects in SAP achieving new functionality in the employee portal to give users a
better experience and provide seamless access across the network, including via smartphones.
 Excellent in project management, one of the project’s I led changed the Travel Manager exchange,
allowing them to capture receipts via smartphones and underpinned by a suite of additional
streamlining initiatives providing a better user experience and driving rapid technology uptake.
 People Management experience. Management of direct reports and responsible for resolution of
issues raised by internal and external customers in a timely fashion.
 Management experience with responsibilities for analyzing and establishing budgets, providing
integrated cost-efficient solutions, capturing revenue, effectively managing resources, and ensuring
continuing team cohesion.
 Experience in IT Project/Program Management technical and business/leadership capabilities
including people and team skills, resource planning, training, presentations, and mentoring.
 Solid hands on experience with Data warehousing tools, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Unit Testing,
Migration, Conversions, and Process Documentation
 Strong experience in managing the System Integration Testing activities.
 Sound knowledge of ASAP Methodology, Agile, SDLC, SDM Solution Manager and Quality standards.
 Ability to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects from new office set-ups to data-centre
migrations.
 Demonstrated ability to lead small high-performing teams of direct reports as well as project teams
of up to 100 personnel, I have developed a style of management based on rigorous methodology,
transparent customer and stakeholder communication, and making myself accessible as a resource
to project staff and customers alike.

 Familiar with programming languages, Prototyping, and other application development

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 methodologies including software Analysis and Design. Experienced in recruiting, performance
development and managing large teams. Ensures consistent and timely delivery on
projects/programs within a set budget.
 Excellent Communication and Customer Service capabilities including consulting with senior
management and business line managers on evolving business requirements, risks and issues.

Certifications

 Financial & Controlling Configuration (SAP Course)

 HR Overview & PA/PD Configuration (SAP Course)
 ESS Configuration (SAP Course)
 SAP BW Overview & Presentation & Report Writer (SAP Course)
 Solution Manager (SAP Course)
 ASAP Methodology (Project Methodology)
 Auditing 2 and Management Accounting (Unisa 93/94
 ITIL Foundation (SAP Course)
 CRM CIC (SAP Course)
 PM Configuration & SAP Portal Training (SAP Course)
 PMBOK (Project Methodology)
 PMP (Project Methodology)

Educational Qualification

 Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), major in Accounting and Business Economics

University of Durban, Westville 1991

Technical Skills

Primary Skills: SAP FICO Configuration (Incl. New GL) SAP/IT Project management; Business Analysis; SAP
Security; SAP Workflow; Kronos, Readsoft; SAP Portal skills
Database Skills: In Memory Database (SAP Hana Platform), MS SQL Server 2012/2014,
Reporting Tools: SAP BO & BI 4.0/4.1, Qlikview
Analysis/Design Tools: MS Visio, ERP Link, SharePoint 2010
Middleware/Integration tools: BizTalk, Mule Soft

Experience

Wilmar International, Pearland, Texas June 2011 – Present

SAP FICO Manager

Wilmar’s business activities include oil palm cultivation, oilseed crushing, edible oils refining, sugar milling
and refining, manufacturing of consumer products, specialty fats, oleo chemicals, biodiesel and fertilisers as
well as flour and rice milling. At the core of Wilmar’s strategy is an integrated agribusiness model that
encompasses the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity business, from cultivation, processing,
merchandising to manufacturing of a wide range of agricultural products. It has over 500 manufacturing
plants and an extensive distribution network covering USA, Australia, China, India, Indonesia and some 50
other countries. The Group has a multinational workforce of about 90,000 people."

Responsibilities:

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  Managed diverse ICT projects, including:
• IT software applications (SAP)
• Infrastructure
 Managed SAP projects in FICO, HR, Payroll, SAP BW, Security and architecture, such as:
• FI/CO projects (GST, down-payments, reporting, GL, Central COA)
• Fiscal Year Change
• Enhancements to dashboards, business objects
• Integration with Treasury system
 Led master data clean-up project
 Led SharePoint 2010 migration
 Rolled out .net projects, specifically BizTalk and bespoke applications built on .net
 Managed large-scale datacentre relocation, complete with:
• DR projects
• Shared Services set up
 Oversaw business process reengineering for Sweeteners Group
 Led large team of Business Analyst, Architects and Engineers across multiple project streams
 Embedded understanding of ITIL principles and Lean Process Methodology across team
 Asked to take on Kronos development work, providing development, support and administration
 Implemented business objects platform, including:
• Managing vendor
• Overseeing project financials and reporting
• Training Execs on new reporting function to provide direct access to business intelligence

Alliance Insurance, Chicago, IL Jan 2010 - May 2011

SAP System Specialist (FICO, BW & Security) Australia & Asia Pacific

Alliance Insurance is the leading provider of travel insurance and emergency medical assistance, the leading
provider of premium roadside assistance to automotive manufacturers, and the leading provider of overseas
student health insurance and assistance to Australian universities and higher education institutions.

Responsibilities:

 Undertook SAP implementations in support of APAC region

 Played leading role in establishing FI/CO and BW elements
 Provided system support for SAP All-in–One system
 Rolled out information management and reporting tools
 Provided pre-, peri- and post-implementation support across APAC region
 Oversaw all configurations in SAP FICO module
 Coordinated engagement with Extend Technologies
 Led initial groundwork for China Sales and Distribution implementation
 Delivered highly stable solutions via post-implementation support and troubleshooting
 Provided on-the-ground support in Japan, through:
• SAP FI/CO configuration and implementation
• Training of staff members
• Post-implementation reviews

Afrox (BOC / Linde), Australia July 2007 – Dec 2010

SAP FICO Team Lead and Project Manager

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African Oxygen Limited (Afrox) is sub-Saharan Africa’s market. At African Oxygen Limited (Afrox) we are
accountable for our actions and strive to be transparent in all decisions and activities that may impact
the environment and society in general. Manufacturing of our gases and other products takes place on
41 different sites throughout southern Africa. This comprises 31 units and 16 on-sites (automated plants
not requiring operators), with some manufacturing sites hosting more than one unit. The Bulk
Scheduling Centre deals with more than 20 000 customer drops per month, while our transport fleet
covers around 24 million kilometres per year. Afrox employs more than 3000 people and has a national
network of distributors and branded Gas & Gear centres. Our National Customer Service Centre receives
more than 70 000 calls, 8 000 faxes and 20 000 e-mails per month. Outbound calls, faxes and e-mails to
our customers are in excess of 94 000 per month.

Responsibilities:

 Oversaw end-to-end SAP implementation, including:

• FI/CO
• BW (Report Writer)
• Procurement and Accounts Payable
• SD (Finance activities)
 Acted as Team Lead for roll-out of Global Sales Reporting project (SAP BW)
 Contributed to broad geographical roll-out across gas equipment and welding factories
 Implemented COPA to measure Customer Profitability
 Acted as subject matter expert for Six Sigma Project
 Implemented Master Data Management (MDM)
 Managed multiple SAP upgrades to address obsolescence
 Led configuration of FICO module

Sentech, Australia Jan 2005 - June 2007

SAP IS Manager

SENTECH SOC Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) operating in the broadcasting signal distribution and
telecommunications sectors and reporting to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
SENTECH began as a technical division of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (“ SABC”) responsible
for signal distribution services of the Corporation. In 1992, the SABC corporatized the division as SENTECH, a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation.
In 1996, the SENTECH Act 63 of 1996 was amended, converting SENTECH into a separate public company
responsible for providing broadcasting signal distribution services as a ‘common carrier’ to licensed television
and radio broadcasters. SENTECH is licensed to provide Electronic Communications Network Services (ECNS)
and Electronic Communications Services (ECS) services as stipulated under the Electronic Communications
Act (ECA). SENTECH is all about connecting you to the world and connecting the world to you
Responsibilities:

 Managed full implementation projects for SAP solutions, to:

• CRM
• Project management
• Billing
 Played major role in suite of additional projects, such as:
• New broadband network rollout
• Digital Skin Platform for broadband services

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 • Java Enterprise implementation for Active Directory, web services
• Standardisation project on Sun and HP
 Led project teams of up to 100 internal and external personnel
 Managed 7 direct reports with full line management responsibilities

Sentech, Australia July 2000 - Dec 2005

Development Specialist , SAPR3

Responsibilities:

 Developed and implemented suite of new SAP R/3 functionality, across:

• Plant maintenance
• Billing
• Procure to Pay
• Portal & ESS for HR
• Archiving
 Led upgrade projects
 Responsible for all the SAP software development within the R3 4.6C infrastructure.

 Successfully converted the organization’s financial systems into the SAP FI/CO modules by the use of
BDC batch processing, custom tables and screen developments, Sap script, and new report
generation.

 Modified SAP standard accounts receivable and payable reports to better reflect technician’s current
financial position.

 Automated the processing of bank/check reconciliations and postings, which allowed senior
managers access to up to date financial data.

Promat (Division of Transnet), Australia Jan 1998 –June 2000

Project Manager, SAP FICO

Transnet SOC Ltd is a large South African rail, port and pipeline company, headquartered in the Carlton
Centre in Johannesburg. It was formed as a limited company on 1 April 1990

Responsibilities:

 Utilised SAP implementation projects to drive efficiencies

 Headed up project team of 55 personnel
 Plan, Prepare, Configure, Test & Execute SAP FICO “On-Demand” Projects

 Prepare Test Plan and execution for Unit testing, SIT & Regression Testing using HPQC

 Worked with key stakeholders (Business Process owners, IT directors and financial directors) to agree
priorities and timelines for delivery. Provided the liaison with Business Process Leaders regarding the
ongoing business requirements and design changes.

 Manage a team of 10 members at offshore

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  Able to understand both the standard application features (including out of the box functionality) as
well as the detailed components of the customized features.

 Working on RFP’s

 Prepare the Functional specifications and Configuration Documents for new changes.

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