Bilge Yazgan - SAP FI/CO Consultant

Q: Where is Bilge based?

Bilge is based in Foça, Turkey .

Q: What languages does Bilge speak?

Bilge speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bilge have?

Bilge has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Bilge has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 47 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 months . Note that Bilge may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bilge's latest experience?

Bilge's most recent position is SAP FI/CO Consultant at Yazaki .

Q: What companies has Bilge worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bilge has worked for Yazaki , Optigroup Romania Papyrus , Eczacıbaşı Monrol , Telefonica , and Sanofi .

Q: Which industries is Bilge most experienced in?

Bilge is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Pharmaceutical . Bilge also has some experience in Manufacturing , Automotive , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Bilge most experienced in?

Bilge is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Information Technology (IT) . Bilge also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Bilge worked in recently?

Bilge has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Bilge worked in recently?

Bilge has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Foça, Turkey

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

SAP FI/CO Consultant

Yazaki

Implementing DRC/e-invoice solution for Romania
Providing support for incidents related to FI/CO

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

7 months

SAP FI Consultant

Optigroup Romania Papyrus

Implemented DRC/e-invoice solution for Romania
Completed web service and SAP BTP settings for e-invoicing integration

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

1 year

FI/AA/CO Consultant

Eczacıbaşı Monrol

Worked as FI/AA/CO consultant on S/4HANA Bulgaria and Romania roll-out
Performed Bulgaria and Romania localization, including defining VAT codes and VAT reports via OBCG and OBCH (CEECV/BGFI_VAT – Value-added Tax Return)
Configured payment program and created payment files through DMEEX
Configured electronic bank statement and other FI/CO and AA settings
Executed and supported test /BGLOCS/FI_AA01, mandatory in Bulgaria

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

8 months

FI Consultant

Telefonica

Worked on FENIX project integrating with S/4HANA
Prepared AS-IS and TO-BE documents for integration between satellite systems and S/4HANA
Designed integration points among multiple applications in FI, AA and telecom-specific systems
Worked in an agile environment using Scrum

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

2 years 2 months

SAP FI Consultant / SME

Sanofi

Subject matter expert for DRC E-Invoice Poland project
FI consultant for carve-out of Opella in month-end closing reports
SME for Norway SAF-T
SME for DRC E-Invoice Romania project
SME for ECC Europe and German Support Package upgrade

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

5 months

SAP S/4HANA FI/CO Consultant (Part-time)

Tekled Kazakhstan

Delivered S/4HANA training
Implemented S/4HANA FI GL, CO, AA, AP, AR with credit management

Nov 2014 - Feb 2022

7 years 4 months

FI/CO Consultant

Sanofi

Provided AMS support on FI-AA/CO to clients in 33 European countries
Supported In-House Cash Management (POBO system), including configuring payment methods for changes in house banks, correcting DMEE files for F111, and resolving FINSTA IDoc issues sent to backend systems
Arranged and set up repetitive treasury transfers and payment methods/house banks for intercompany transfers, sending them via PAYEXT IDoc to the IHC system
Configured FINSTA/MT940 bank statements via bank connectivity and set up search strings for clearing in MT940
Worked on group reporting based on reporting chart of accounts in Special Ledger
Designed integration programs for month-end reporting, including intercompany transactions from FI/MM/SD to Solar and Magnitude
Scheduled automatic jobs via Ctrl M to send data periodically to target applications
Supported GTS system with daily screening controls, clearing false positives, and daily monitoring of screening and loading jobs
Customized new sanction lists for upcoming screenings
Managed incidents, service and enhancement requests as part of the AMS team
Performed disaster recovery testing and backup/restore testing
Led Zentiva GTS – ERP master data integration project
Resolved issues in BIC2 and Acuity and performed monthly bank SWIFT file uploads through BIC2 and Acuity file upload
Worked on asset accounting projects in various European countries
Supported and enhanced credit management in various European countries, including development of user exits and custom reports
Delivered Poland SAF-T reporting project
Delivered Poland VAT split and Poland split payment projects
Delivered LT SAF-T project
Implemented UK direct debit project and automatic clearing of DTP customer lines
Analysed and corrected special ledger records for IFRS usage in the UK
Participated in Belgium/Netherlands Merial In-House Cash roll-out
Completed DMEE configuration and integration with payment systems for multiple European and African countries
Completed electronic bank statement configuration and clearing with search strings for different European countries
Worked on integration between SAP and external systems such as Concur, E-Buy, High Radius, Workday, Solar and Magnitude
Supported invoice-to-cash processes end-to-end

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

7 months

FI Consultant (Support)

A-101 A.Ş Retail

Provided SAP FI support for retail operations
Supported financial processes and localization issues in SAP R/3

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

9 months

FI/AA Lead Consultant

Özdilek AŞ Retail

Delivered SAP R/3 training for finance teams
Led standard SAP R/3 implementation
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization
Implemented IFRS reporting in SAP FI/AA

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

6 months

FI/CO Consultant

Beiersdorf Nivea

Worked as FI/CO consultant on shared service center project
Supported harmonization and centralization of financial processes

May 2013 - May 2014

1 year 1 month

FI/CO Lead Consultant

Federal Mogul

Led SAP FI/CO implementation and enhancements
Managed new GL migration project
Implemented IFRS in SAP FI/CO

Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

5 months

FI/AA/CO Consultant

Imperial Tobacco Turkey

Worked on SAP roll-out project for Turkey
Implemented standard SAP R/3 and localization
Configured FI, AA, and CO processes for local and group reporting

Jan 2013 - May 2014

1 year 5 months

FI/CO Lead Consultant

Mitaş Energy

Led IFRS implementation project in SAP FI/CO
Supported configuration and reporting for IFRS-compliant financial statements

Jan 2008 - Mar 2013

5 years 3 months

FI/CO Consultant

Sanofi-Aventis

Provided FI/AA support to clients in 33 European countries
Supported and enhanced FI and CO processes in a multi-country environment
Worked on Slovakia EUR conversion project

Dec 2007 - Mar 2008

4 months

FI/TRM Consultant

Teknoloji Holding

Implemented standard SAP R/3
Implemented standard Transaction Management and Cash Management in SAP TRM
Implemented A/R credit management processes

Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

7 months

FI/AA Consultant

Beko

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI/AA
Configured asset accounting and financial processes

Feb 2006 - Nov 2006

10 months

FI/CO/AA Consultant

Bunge

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI, CO and AA
Delivered SAP R/3 training to key and end users

Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

5 months

TR-CM Consultant

Mako-Magneti Marelli

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for treasury and cash management
Developed applications for banking transactions
Implemented electronic and manual account statements

Jul 2005 - Feb 2006

8 months

CO/AA/Funds Management (BCS) Consultant

Istanbul Fast Ferries Co. Inc

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for CO and AA
Implemented Funds Management (BCS) for budgeting and control

Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

1 year 1 month

CO-CCA/PA/FI-AA Consultant

Artsana-Chicco Turkey

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for CO (CCA/PA) and FI-AA
Configured controlling and asset accounting processes

May 2004 - Sep 2006

2 years 5 months

FI/AA Consultant

Fiat-Tofaş

Implemented standard SAP R/3 IFRS inflation adjustment in FI/AA
Worked as TR-CM consultant, implementing standard SAP R/3 for treasury and cash management
Developed applications for banking transactions
Implemented electronic and manual account statement processing
Worked as FI-AR consultant, integrating dealer web collection systems with SAP AR module for online collection
Implemented direct debit applications with banks
Implemented SAP credit management and standard SAP R/3 processes

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

Carlsberg (Türk Tuborg)

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

AA Consultant

Dr. Oetker Romania

Performed AA revision as part of EUR conversion in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

Dr. Oetker Romania

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

Dr. Oetker Turkey

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

Sabancı University

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

Set Cement

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

FI Consultant

İskenderun Energy

Participated in new currency (EUR) conversion project in SAP

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

FI/CO-CCA Consultant

New-Holland Trakmak

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI and CO-CCA
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

FI/CO-CCA/CO-PCA/CO-PA Consultant

Oltaş-Continental

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI and CO (CCA, PCA, PA)

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

CO-CCA/PCA Consultant

Volkswagen

Worked on release upgrade project
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for controlling (CCA/PCA)

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

FI/CO-CCA/CO-PCA/Cash Management Consultant

Bilkom - Apple

Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization
Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI/CO and cash management

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

AA Consultant

Havelsan - Turkish Air Force Information System Project

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for asset accounting
Developed applications for asset inventory management
Worked as Travel Management consultant implementing standard SAP R/3
Developed applications for managing trips adapted to Turkish laws

Apr 2002 - Present

23 years 10 months

SAP Financials Senior Consultant

Freelancer

Providing SAP FI/AA/CO/IHC consulting and implementation services for multiple international clients
Leading roll-outs, localizations, IFRS implementations, and electronic invoicing projects
Delivering SAP S/4HANA and R/3 trainings and supporting AMS activities across European countries

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

FI Consultant

BSH-Profilo

Worked on EUR conversion project in SAP FI

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

FI Consultant

Beğendik A.Ş.

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

FI Consultant

Birlik Gıda

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

FI Consultant

Novo Nordisk

Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization for FI
Delivered SAP R/3 local training

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

FI Consultant

Tesa Bant

Worked on EUR conversion project in SAP FI

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

FI Consultant

Kent Gıda

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization
Worked as AA consultant implementing standard SAP R/3 for asset accounting
Implemented SAP R/3 localization in AA

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

1 year

AA Consultant

Sanofi Doğu İlaç

Implemented standard SAP R/3 for asset accounting
Implemented SAP R/3 localization
Worked on EUR conversion project

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

FI Consultant

Çimsa A.Ş.

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 localization
Worked as Cash Management/Cash Budget Management consultant
Delivered SAP R/3 training for cash management
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for cash management and budget management
Developed application for automatic check/BOE management

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

FI Consultant

Piyale Dr. Oetker

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization

Jan 1999 - Apr 2002

3 years 4 months

SAP R/3 Financial Consultant

I-Bimsa International Business, Information & Management Systems

Worked as SAP R/3 financial consultant on multiple implementation and localization projects
Delivered SAP FI, CO, AA, cash management implementations and trainings for various Turkish and international clients

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

FI Consultant

I-Bimsa A.Ş.

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

FI/CO-CCA Consultant

Sabancı University

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI and CO-CCA

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

FI Consultant

Sakosa A.Ş.

Delivered SAP R/3 training
Implemented standard SAP R/3 for FI
Implemented SAP R/3 Turkish localization
Worked on EUR conversion project

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Finance Specialist

Paşabahçe Schott A.Ş.

Worked as finance specialist
Participated in SAP project as key user in FI/AA/CO modules

Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

2 years

Finance Specialist

Ford Otosan A.Ş.

Worked as finance specialist supporting financial operations

Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

3 years

Assistant

Anatolian University, Public Finance Department

Worked as assistant in Public Finance Department
Supported academic and departmental activities

Skills

Languages

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1994

Middle East Technical University

Faculty of Economy and Administration Sciences, Management Department · Management · Ankara, Turkey

Certifications & licenses

4.0B Financial Accounting

Profile

Created

May 2025

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Where is Bilge based?

Bilge is based in Foça, Turkey.

What languages does Bilge speak?

Bilge speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Bilge have?

Bilge has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Bilge has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 47 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 months. Note that Bilge may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bilge be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bilge would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP FI/CO Consultant, SAP FI Consultant, FI/AA/CO Consultant.

What is Bilge's latest experience?

Bilge's most recent position is SAP FI/CO Consultant at Yazaki.

What companies has Bilge worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bilge has worked for Yazaki, Optigroup Romania Papyrus, Eczacıbaşı Monrol, Telefonica, and Sanofi.

Which industries is Bilge most experienced in?

Bilge is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical. Bilge also has some experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Education.

Which business areas is Bilge most experienced in?

Bilge is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology (IT). Bilge also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Bilge worked in recently?

Bilge has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Bilge worked in recently?

Bilge has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Bilge's education?

Bilge attended Middle East Technical University for Management.

Does Bilge have any certificates?

Bilge has 1 certificate: 4.0B Financial Accounting.

What is the availability of Bilge?

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What is the rate of Bilge?

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