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SAP FICO FM GM Functional Consultant
Muhammad Waseem
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Lahore, Pakistan
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A persistent striving and result oriented individual. From academic perspective, I have strong grip over International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and practical exposure of these in profession. I have got practical experience of three years in an ACCA certified accounting and auditing firm based in London (UK). I have gained Implementation experience of SAP ERP Financials with a SAP Implementation Partner. Since July 2016 I am working as an ERP Quality Assurance Consultant with a top consultancy firm based in Pakistan.
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2020 - ?
job
FM & GM Functional Consultant
ExD as SAP FICO.
This role
composite the variety of requirements like primary/assistant Project Manager, FICO
implementation/support and Consultant level training. I am also providing off-site post implementation
support to various clients.
composite the variety of requirements like primary/assistant Project Manager, FICO
implementation/support and Consultant level training. I am also providing off-site post implementation
support to various clients.
Project Manager, Training, Implementation, Support, Manager
2016 - 2020
job
Associate Consultant
A. F. Ferguson & Co.
Technology Consulting & Risk Assurance (TCRA)
July 2016 - Mar 2020
In July 2016, I joined the Technology Consulting & Risk Assurance (TCRA) division, part of Technology
Advisory segment of A.F. Ferguson & Co. as SAP ERP Associate Consultant. Since joining, I have been
deployed on multiple SAP projects to supervise project quality and maintain assurance in financial
modules. My role responsibilities varies from reviewing each ongoing project activity of SAP
implementation team, to liaison with client in order to remove any bottlenecks and to make sure the
smooth project delivery is achieved. On behalf of client, I tend to lead joint meetings with client and Implementation partner to purpose the best possible solution in order to resolve any issues being faced as and when they occur.
Projects with PwC:
July 2016 - Mar 2020
In July 2016, I joined the Technology Consulting & Risk Assurance (TCRA) division, part of Technology
Advisory segment of A.F. Ferguson & Co. as SAP ERP Associate Consultant. Since joining, I have been
deployed on multiple SAP projects to supervise project quality and maintain assurance in financial
modules. My role responsibilities varies from reviewing each ongoing project activity of SAP
implementation team, to liaison with client in order to remove any bottlenecks and to make sure the
smooth project delivery is achieved. On behalf of client, I tend to lead joint meetings with client and Implementation partner to purpose the best possible solution in order to resolve any issues being faced as and when they occur.
Projects with PwC:
SAP, ERP, Consulting, Technology, SAP ERP, Implementation
2017 - 2019
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Implementation Partner
Riphah International University.
(Aug 2017 - Nov 2019)
In August 2017, I was deployed on Quality Advisory of ERP package which need to be
implemented in Riphah International University. To achieve the client's objectives, I have
performed following diversified tasks:
iv. Drafting Business Requirements for following functional modules:
a. Financial and Cost Accounting (including Budgeting)
b. Material Management
c. Human Capital Management
d. Project Systems
v. Drafting Request For Proposal (RFP) Document for Procurement of services of New
Implementation Partner
Since contracting with Abacus Consulting for the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA in November 2018, I have performed following activities under domain of FICO, FM and GM modules:
i. Supporting the client in covering legacy system (SHF) and existing business processes during AS-IS sessions. Review of AS-IS documents drafted by Implementation Consultants.
ii. Review of Business Blueprint (BBP) document and conducting the Fit-Gap Analysis
iii. Review of the SAP Chart of Accounts and highlighting the improving areas
iv. Compilation of Roles and Authorization Matrix in coordination with Power Users
v. Unit Testing and Integration Testing of FICO and FM,GM modules
vi. Preparation and finalization of UAT Test Scripts
vii. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Testing of FICO modules
viii. Preparing Data cut over and Migration Strategy
ix. Review of final Data Upload, Data Validation and Verification in Production server
x. Resolution of Post Implementation Issues
In August 2017, I was deployed on Quality Advisory of ERP package which need to be
implemented in Riphah International University. To achieve the client's objectives, I have
performed following diversified tasks:
iv. Drafting Business Requirements for following functional modules:
a. Financial and Cost Accounting (including Budgeting)
b. Material Management
c. Human Capital Management
d. Project Systems
v. Drafting Request For Proposal (RFP) Document for Procurement of services of New
Implementation Partner
Since contracting with Abacus Consulting for the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA in November 2018, I have performed following activities under domain of FICO, FM and GM modules:
i. Supporting the client in covering legacy system (SHF) and existing business processes during AS-IS sessions. Review of AS-IS documents drafted by Implementation Consultants.
ii. Review of Business Blueprint (BBP) document and conducting the Fit-Gap Analysis
iii. Review of the SAP Chart of Accounts and highlighting the improving areas
iv. Compilation of Roles and Authorization Matrix in coordination with Power Users
v. Unit Testing and Integration Testing of FICO and FM,GM modules
vi. Preparation and finalization of UAT Test Scripts
vii. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Testing of FICO modules
viii. Preparing Data cut over and Migration Strategy
ix. Review of final Data Upload, Data Validation and Verification in Production server
x. Resolution of Post Implementation Issues
SAP, ERP, Procurement, C, Management, Consulting, Integration, RFP, Test, Implementation, Testing, International, Server, Power, Production, Processes
2016 - 2017
job
two phases by an Implementation partner
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company.
(Dec 2016 - Jun 2017)
FESCO is one of Pakistan's largest national electricity distribution company (DISCO) where SAP
R3 ECC 6.0 Implementation has been carried down in two phases by an Implementation partner
"ABACUS Consulting". Throughout the project, I have been involved in doing integration of and handling issues of all functional modules being implemented i.e. FI, CO, FM, MM, PS and HCM.
- To help client in gathering Business Requirements of FI-FM modules and make these
requirements part of Business Blueprint (BBP).
- Make sure all business requirements are clearly defined and their appropriate solutions are
defined in BBP.
- Review the Realization of FICO & FM modules and make sure that all requirements defined in MoMs and BBP are configured in SAP Development system (DEV).
- Verify configuration by practically running all scenarios on Quality Assurance Servers (QAS) and Pre-PPRD testing servers.
- Re-test all scenarios along with client power users during unit testing in order to bring client
users in comfort zone.
- Conducting End User testing (EUT) phase with designated users. Composing EUT manuals and simulations for each process tested in EUT as per BPML.
- Carried on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Business Process Owners (BPOs). UAT scripts
signed off with positive feedback.
- Composing Authorization Matrix Template and sharing it with client to get completed.
- Creation of FM Workflow to define the extent of various functions a user can access as per
organizational structure.
- Help client in data compilation required for upload in Production system (PRD) purposes.
- Uploading FM Master Data, Customizations and FM Derivation Strategy on PRD server.
- Verification of data uploaded on both PRD and pre-PRD system.
- Provide support to power users in post-implementation phase for smooth live entries.
FESCO is one of Pakistan's largest national electricity distribution company (DISCO) where SAP
R3 ECC 6.0 Implementation has been carried down in two phases by an Implementation partner
"ABACUS Consulting". Throughout the project, I have been involved in doing integration of and handling issues of all functional modules being implemented i.e. FI, CO, FM, MM, PS and HCM.
- To help client in gathering Business Requirements of FI-FM modules and make these
requirements part of Business Blueprint (BBP).
- Make sure all business requirements are clearly defined and their appropriate solutions are
defined in BBP.
- Review the Realization of FICO & FM modules and make sure that all requirements defined in MoMs and BBP are configured in SAP Development system (DEV).
- Verify configuration by practically running all scenarios on Quality Assurance Servers (QAS) and Pre-PPRD testing servers.
- Re-test all scenarios along with client power users during unit testing in order to bring client
users in comfort zone.
- Conducting End User testing (EUT) phase with designated users. Composing EUT manuals and simulations for each process tested in EUT as per BPML.
- Carried on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Business Process Owners (BPOs). UAT scripts
signed off with positive feedback.
- Composing Authorization Matrix Template and sharing it with client to get completed.
- Creation of FM Workflow to define the extent of various functions a user can access as per
organizational structure.
- Help client in data compilation required for upload in Production system (PRD) purposes.
- Uploading FM Master Data, Customizations and FM Derivation Strategy on PRD server.
- Verification of data uploaded on both PRD and pre-PRD system.
- Provide support to power users in post-implementation phase for smooth live entries.
It, Mm, Production, Power, Server, Development, Testing, Support, Implementation, SAP, Quality Assurance, Test, Workflow, Integration, Moms, Consulting, User testing
2016 - 2016
job
Implementation Partner
General Tyres and Rubber Company of Pakistan Ltd.
(Jul 2016 - Dec 2016)
Upon joining AFF, I was immediately deployed at GTR for SAP R3 ECC 6.0 Implementation where
'SIEMENS' was the Implementation Partner. At this project, my responsibilities were:
- To help client in formation of Business Requirements of Financial modules in Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) which later make part of Business Blueprint.
- Make sure all business requirements are clearly defined in BBP and their appropriate solutions
also provided by SIEMENS FICO team.
- If solutions provided are not adequate as per SAP Best Practices, then take the matter to client
Power Users and Project Management Office (PMO). Conduct meetings and lead client-end so
proper solutions are agreed upon and documented in BBP.
- Review the Realization of FICO & FM modules and make sure that all requirements defined in MoMs and BBP are configured in SAP Development system.
- Verify configuration by practically running all scenarios on Quality Assurance Servers (QAS) and Pre-PPRD testing servers.
- Re-test all scenarios along with client power users during unit testing in order to bring client in comfort zone.
- Help client in data compilation required for upload in Production system (PRD) purposes.
- Verification of data uploaded on both PRD and pre-PRD system.
- Liaison with both client and Implementation team for all Go-Live critical activities.
- Provide support to power users in post-implementation phase for smooth live entries.
Upon joining AFF, I was immediately deployed at GTR for SAP R3 ECC 6.0 Implementation where
'SIEMENS' was the Implementation Partner. At this project, my responsibilities were:
- To help client in formation of Business Requirements of Financial modules in Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) which later make part of Business Blueprint.
- Make sure all business requirements are clearly defined in BBP and their appropriate solutions
also provided by SIEMENS FICO team.
- If solutions provided are not adequate as per SAP Best Practices, then take the matter to client
Power Users and Project Management Office (PMO). Conduct meetings and lead client-end so
proper solutions are agreed upon and documented in BBP.
- Review the Realization of FICO & FM modules and make sure that all requirements defined in MoMs and BBP are configured in SAP Development system.
- Verify configuration by practically running all scenarios on Quality Assurance Servers (QAS) and Pre-PPRD testing servers.
- Re-test all scenarios along with client power users during unit testing in order to bring client in comfort zone.
- Help client in data compilation required for upload in Production system (PRD) purposes.
- Verification of data uploaded on both PRD and pre-PRD system.
- Liaison with both client and Implementation team for all Go-Live critical activities.
- Provide support to power users in post-implementation phase for smooth live entries.
Project Management, SAP, PMO, Management, Moms, Test, Quality Assurance, Implementation, Support, Testing, Office, Development, Power, Production, Go
2010 - 2013
job
Senior Accountant
Accountancy & Taxation Services (ATS).
I have worked in one of the well reputed accountancy firm 'Accountancy & Taxation Services' based in Wimbledon, London which is certified by ACCA as 'Registered Accountants and Statutory Auditors'.
My experience is well diversified as I have been involved in all areas of services the firm offers to its wide
range of clients and used to report directly to the Partner. The various assignments, I handled, includes
completion of final accounts, statutory audits, interim reviews, tax services etc. Major sectors, I worked
for, include trading, manufacturing, educational institutions, real estate and not-for-profit
organizations comprising a wide range of clients - Self-employed, Partnerships and Companies.
Accounting and Reporting Services
● Account payable management - verifying and posting of cheques and payment transfers for invoices
● Account receivable management - ensure AR invoices are issued accurately and timely.
● Bank Reconciliations and Payroll Run for various clients.
● Review of various control accounts including VAT, payroll and vendors etc.
● Implementing the policies and procedures for internal controls, accounting and financial reporting.
● Review of work performed by other team members.
Auditing and Advisory Services
● Conducting meetings with clients on various issues.
● Planning and scoping the audit work and other accounting assignments.
● Preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with, IFRS, UK GAAP and other
applicable financial reporting framework.
● Advising the clients on various tax, legal and accounting issues.
● Representing the clients before different authorities (like HM Revenue & Customs. Companies House etc) in response to various enquiries and assisting them in filing various documents and returns.
● Representing the firm before ACCA compliance visit and successfully getting it through.
My experience is well diversified as I have been involved in all areas of services the firm offers to its wide
range of clients and used to report directly to the Partner. The various assignments, I handled, includes
completion of final accounts, statutory audits, interim reviews, tax services etc. Major sectors, I worked
for, include trading, manufacturing, educational institutions, real estate and not-for-profit
organizations comprising a wide range of clients - Self-employed, Partnerships and Companies.
Accounting and Reporting Services
● Account payable management - verifying and posting of cheques and payment transfers for invoices
● Account receivable management - ensure AR invoices are issued accurately and timely.
● Bank Reconciliations and Payroll Run for various clients.
● Review of various control accounts including VAT, payroll and vendors etc.
● Implementing the policies and procedures for internal controls, accounting and financial reporting.
● Review of work performed by other team members.
Auditing and Advisory Services
● Conducting meetings with clients on various issues.
● Planning and scoping the audit work and other accounting assignments.
● Preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with, IFRS, UK GAAP and other
applicable financial reporting framework.
● Advising the clients on various tax, legal and accounting issues.
● Representing the clients before different authorities (like HM Revenue & Customs. Companies House etc) in response to various enquiries and assisting them in filing various documents and returns.
● Representing the firm before ACCA compliance visit and successfully getting it through.
Audit, Management, Compliance, It, Accountant, Interim, Audit, Framework, Cotton wool
My education
2010
-
2013
Kaplan Financial Ltd
ACCA, ACCA, UK
ACCA, ACCA, UK
Islamia University of Bahawalpur
BSc, Math & Computer Sciences
BSc, Math & Computer Sciences
n/a
Secondary, Equals A Level
Secondary, Equals A Level
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