Background encompasses over 7+ years implementation/production support experience with SAP R/3 release 4.6b/c – ECC 6.0 with 6+ end-to-end-implementations and 5+ years of BW 3.1-3.5 & BI 7.0 implementation/production support experience in the Areas of CO-Profitability Analysis, GL, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, CCA, PCA, MM, and SD.

2 years of successful, progressive experience in all phases of Accounting as Accounting Supervisor of small Environmental/Construction firm.
Dynamic, achievement-focused, and strong analytical skills combined with business intelligence to positively contribute to the organizations goals

Experience

 

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·         Conducted end-user workshops for design specifications for upgrade R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0.

·         Created design specifications for a global implementation.

·         Created technical specifications for custom designs.

·         Designed COPA integration with FI/CO, SD, Customer Service, Contracts, MM, ECC, and CRM.

·         Configured the COPA environment for ECC 6.0.

·         Configured consolidations module for multi-country/multi-currency environment (Distributions, Business Areas, Consolidation Areas, etc…).

·         Created Consolidation reports using Report Painter, Report Writer, and ABAP Query.

·         Created COPA reports using Report Painter, Report Writer, and ABAP Query.

·         Mapped COPA Characteristics to BI 7.0 Characteristics.

 

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·         Created training documentation for BW Netweaver (BI 7.0) upgrade project.

·         Converted Technical Design Documentation into end user training manuals.

·         Maintained and created project plans for training deliverables.

·         Created training curriculum for end users and internal system support teams.

·         Led internal training team to deliver training and support future training.

 

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  • Provided Production Support for BEx Queries and Web Reporting.
  • Created new BEx Queries and Workbooks.
  • Created new reporting agent reports for pre-calculation.
  • Provided Production support for Extractors, InfoProviders, and other backend functions
  • Created new backend functionality:  Modified existing extractors, InfoProviders, MultiProviders, and other backend functions.
  • Created new Web reports using the Web Application Designer.
  • Created technical specifications for ABAP programmers.
  • Created BW functional specifications and Power point presentations for design review sessions.


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  • Production Support and New Enhancements using BEx in the following areas:
    COPA, FI/CO, Consolidations, Special Ledger, CRM, and SEM.
  • Using existing business requirements designed and created new reporting
    functionality for COPA and other FI/CO Infoareas.
  • Supported CO-Profitability Analysis Info Providers for a global company.
  • Enhanced COPA based on new user requirements.
  • Worked foreign currencies and company codes.
  • Lead team and instructed team members on reporting requirements and policies and procedures.
  • Trained users on existing and new reporting functionality.
  • Created new functionality and created reporting processes in accordance with SOX compliance requirements.
  • Created Demo Presentations for team members, end-users, and upper management.
  • Created reporting training documentation.
  • Created BW Reporting Team Guidelines and Standards documentation for all reporting functions in accordance to SOX requirements.



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  • Upgrade project: BW 3.1 to BI 7.0 for FI/CO, MM, Logistics, and CRM.
  • Creation of Design documents for Netweaver/BI upgrade project.
  • Assisted in the setting up and training of SAP BI 7.0 and  Netweaver/Portals.
  • Created documentation for BW 3.X Query Designer.
  • Created BW BEx Reports and Prepublished Web reports using NetWeaver/Portals Web Application Designer.
  • Configured Extractors, Info providers, and Report Pre-Publishing in multiple BI areas.

 

 

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  • Production Support and new enhancements for BW System in the following areas: COPA, Real Estate, Fixed Assets, Profit Center Accounting, and Financial Accounting.
  • Production Support and new enhancements for BEx in the following areas: COPA, Real Estate, Fixed Assets, Profit Center Accounting, and Financial Accounting.
  • Perform Daily/Periodic loads from R/3 and flat files to BW.
  • Created reports and extracts using the Infospoke functionality.
  • Web Application Designer: configuration for web reporting.
  • Blueprint/Design for R/3 upgrade and BW Realignment.
  • Communicated with Functional Analysts and end user to gather requirements, translate those requirements into functional specification, and perform system configuration.
  • End-user training in all BW areas.
  • Met with upper management to Demo new functionality and prototypes.

 

 

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  • Developed blueprint and implementation strategies from specific client needs and goals.
  • Created/modified R/3 extractors for BW implementations for global corporations.
  • Created/modified BW data sources for BW implementations.
  • Lead teams on small projects during implementations.
  • Lead team on FI/CO implementation.
  • Configured the consolidations module for multiple global implementations.
  • Created and configured foreign currencies and company codes.
  • Created InfoProviders (ODSs, Cubes, and Multi Cubes).
  • Created BEx reporting and Web reporting to meet client financial and internal reporting needs.
  • Used report writer and report painter to create R/3 reporting.
  •  Developed R/3 and BW presentations for potential client Demos based on the clients financial reporting needs.
  • Lead teams/small projects while managing implementations, enhancements, project plans, and resources.
  • Supported, enhanced, and created all areas of BW and SAP R/3 in FI/CO, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, MM, Manufacturing, Logistics, and some Sales and Distribution.
  • Provided post go-live production support in all areas of BW and SAP R/3 in FI/CO, MM, Manufacturing, Logistics, and some Sales and Distribution.
  • Facilitated the integration between FI and CO, FI/CO and Manufacturing, FI/CO and Logistics, and FI/CO and MM.

 

 

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  • Provided BW production Front-end support using BEx in all areas (PCA, PA, CCA, Foreign Currency, ECCS, Manufacturing, and Material Ledger) of BW as well as new functionality for new country rollouts.
  • Configured foreign currencies and company codes.
  • Created reports and extracts using the Infospoke functionality.
  • Provided BW and R/3 production support for PCA, PA, CCA, Foreign Currency, ECCS, and Material Ledger, as well as new functionality for new country rollouts in those areas.
  • Facilitated the integration configuration and reporting between the Manufacturing and the Material Ledger with the FI/CO modules.

 

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  • Created Blueprint to map current reporting requirements to BW Business content.
    Based on Blueprint, mapped/created R/3 extractors to deliver FI/CO and Profitability Analysis data to BW.
  • Created ODSs, update rules, transfer rules, and the communication structure for data.
    Created Infocubes, Multiproviders, and Virtual cubes based off of the ODSs.
  • Successfully integrated reporting between SD, MM, and Manufacturing with FI/CO.
  • Used BEx analyzer to created reports and jump queries based on the created info providers.
  • Created Web based reporting using the Web Application Designer.
  • Worked with ABAP programmers to insert ABAP routines into multiple areas of the BW system.
  • Implement four additional SWS divisions: Hawaii, South Carolina, Colorado, and New Mexico.
  • Performed Hot Pack and integration testing using Mercury’s software WinRunner, a SAP certified product, which has allowed for new implementations to be completed every three months.
  • Supported / trouble shot General Ledger and Controlling issues.
  • Utilized Helpstar software to track and report on end user problems and SAP enhancements.
  • Performed employee evaluations and performance reviews.
  • Provided employee career tracks to guide team members with performance and career goals.

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  • Member of a team that implemented the FI and HR modules for SWS's three Florida divisions, whose revenues are in excess of one billion dollars, in nine months utilizing ASAP methodologies in accordance with GAAP.
  • Planned, developed, designed, and configured the General Ledger and Controlling Modules.
  • Mapping of current business processes and Blueprinting of business process needs from the SAP system based existing needs and future demands of SAP. AS IS/ TO BE (ASAP Methodology).
  • Obtained training in a multiple amount of SAP training courses (Financial Accounting Overview, CO Overview, Financial Close, Report Painter, Profit Center Accounting, General Ledger, Travel Management, Controlling, Planning, Treasury, Special Purpose Ledger, and Profitability Analysis).
  • Designed and configured the 4.6 SAP Financial (General Ledger) and Controlling modules, Profitability Analysis, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Travel Management configuration to meet the business practice needs of SWS.
  • Responsible for data conversion project, which included the mapping of profit centers, cost centers, and the chart of accounts.
  • Used Report Writer, Report Painter, and ABAP Query to design financial statements and other various financial reports (General Ledger, Profit Center, Internal Order, Cost Center, Profitability Analysis, Travel Management, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable).
  • Created end user scripts to be used for training and as manuals for end-users.
  • Trained Divisional Controllers, Corporate Controllers, various levels of accountants, and various members of upper management on all aspects of FI and CO modules of SAP.
  • Responsible for the creation of multiple Computer Aided Testing Tools (CATT) for the loading of history and large quantities of master data.
  • Responsible for the research, configuration, and implementation enhancements to the existing system based on end user requests.
  • Shared Service technical and functional ongoing production support.
  • Part of the SD, Manufacturing, and Materials Management implementation with light configuration experience in Purchase order and Invoicing applications.
  • Part of the SD, Manufacturing, and Materials Management implementation to integrate these areas with FI/CO.
  • Project Plan creation and scheduling for future company code rollouts.
  • Managed a project team of four to six.
  • Provided yearly employee evaluations and reviews.
  • Maintained a departmental budget.
  • Miscellaneous FI team managerial responsibilities.
  • Creation of Special Purpose Ledgers to better utilize the SAP system.
  • Interacted with all levels of management to ascertain the correct requirements as the company migrates from a decentralized operation to a shared service center environment.
  • Created over 50 Scriptbuilder scenarios. Script builder is an online help tool available from the transaction to assist the end user in data entry process and procedures.
  • Created the General Ledger and Controlling desktop procedures and developed them into On Demand training scenarios. On Demand is an SAP certified product, created by Global Knowledge, which is an interactive training tool for end users.
  • Created report variants to be used by operational and senior level managers.
  • Performed employee evaluations and performance reviews.
  • Provided employee career tracks to guide team members with performance and career goals.

 

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  • Supervised an accounting department of three, which consisted of an A/P clerk, an office manager, and a field accountant.
  • Responsible for all month end-closing duties: financial statement preparation, accruals/deferrals, allocations, and month end reviews with the General Manager, President, and Vice President.
  • Created and implemented accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP.
  • Carried out all A/P payment runs and approval of all overhead A/P invoices and purchase orders.
    Job/Project cost and revenue tracking and invoicing.
  • Responsible for bank the reconciliation, collections, and the petty cash reconciliation.
    Preparation of all yearly and quarterly budgets.

 


SAP Configuration Experience
General Ledger: Company code creation and setup, Master Data account layout and account grouping, document type creation, document number ranges, fiscal year variant creation, and period-end closing table creation.
Cost Center Accounting: Cost Element configuration (primary and Secondary), primary/secondary number ranges, Cost Center Master Data configuration (required/optional fields).
Profit Center Accounting: Profit Center Master Data configuration (required/optional fields).
Internal Order: Internal Order Master Data configuration (statistical/nonstatistical) internal order internal/external numbering assignment, required/optional fields, number range for internal order assignment.
Profitability Analysis (Costing Based): Operating Concern Creation, Characteristic Configuration, Value Field Configuration, Characteristic Master Data, Value Field account assignment, Key Field creation, Reporting Form creation, PA Report creation.
Material Master: Default Tax Code/Tax Jurisdiction Code, Assign a PA segment (cost element) to price differences, Tolerances for blocking invoices, Account Auto Posting for Gain/Loss inventory valuation.
Special Purpose Ledger: Created Special Purpose Ledger tables, activities, ledgers, and reports based on these SPLs.

Skill Sets

Skill Level
Financial Module
General Ledger                                         High
Special Purpose Ledger                            Medium
Planning/Budgeting                                  Low
Travel Management                                  Low

Controlling Module
Cost Element Accounting                        High
Cost Center Accounting                          High
Internal Order Accounting                       High
Profitability Analysis                               Medium
Profit Center Accounting                         High

 

 


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