Chandrakant Padhiyar - Sr. SAP FICO Consultant

Pune, India

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years

Pune, India

Sr. SAP FICO Consultant

Consign Space Solution Pvt Ltd (Infosys Ltd-C2H)

Client: Apple Ltd, mobile & computer manufacturer and service provider with global operations
Working on SAP landscape modernization (SLM project)
Analyzing and assessing the impact of custom Z-programs for archiving activities
Preparing functional specifications for ABAP team for existing Z-reports as per client requirements
Analyzing global interfaces, preparing and validating test scripts
Identifying asset balance gaps across all company codes

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

3 months

Pune, India

Sr. SAP Functional Consultant

Stefanini Group

Client: A. Stucki, automotive company specializing in rail parts and services operating in USA, Brazil and Mexico
Provided support and multiple roll-outs in SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8
Managed annual maintenance services (AMS) for SAP application
Handled change requests (CR) for SAP application

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 7 months

Pune, India

SAP Finance Consultant

Infosys Limited

Client: Siemens Group (Yunex Traffic), manufacturing traffic signal sockets and mobility products across 20+ countries
Supported financial requirement gathering for global business stakeholders in Germany (HO), the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Poland
Implemented SAP S/4HANA 2020 for US operations in 9 months
Conducted requirement gathering, blueprint preparation, gap analysis, KDS development, design, customization, configuration documentation and functional specification
Collaborated with MM, SD, PP and CO modules integration with Finance
Led finance activities for unit testing, system integration testing and UAT test script generation
Managed US Vertex taxation and multi-ledger asset accounting processes
Set up multi-bank electronic bank statement (EBS) and automatic payment program for US company
Supported interface implementation development teams
Prepared authorization matrix based on role assignments
Executed cutover activities and used Migration Cockpit for master data uploading
Prepared and updated master and transaction data (500K+ line items) for mock and production loads
Upgraded SAP S/4HANA from version 2020 to 2022 and conducted regression, unit and integration testing
Supported AMS high-priority (P1) tickets for Yunex Traffic
Conducted weekend interview drives at Infosys campus

Jun 2019 - May 2022

3 years

Pune, India

Associate Consultant

Wipro Ltd

Client: ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPAL); support and multiple roll-outs in SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8
Client: Vedanta Group (Cairn India); support and multiple roll-outs in SAP S/4HANA 1809
Client: ThinkGas; greenfield implementation on SAP S/4HANA 1909
Client: Vedanta Group (Sterlite Technologies); support and multiple roll-outs in SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8
Focus on AMS for SAP application, handling P1 & P2 incident and service tickets, and leading change requests
Served as team coordinator at client location
Led SAP FICO manual testing and participated in month-end and year-end financial closing activities
Designed authorization matrix and streamlined roles and responsibilities
Supported SAP audits with external auditors
Facilitated automatic payment program (APP), EBS and fund management

Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

7 months

Bengaluru, India

Sr. SAP FICO Consultant

ThoughtFocus Information Technologies

Implemented SAP Activate methodology for S/4HANA Public Cloud (1811, 1902, 1905)
Supported in-house consulting projects on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (1811, 1902, 1905)
Led maintenance projects including priority issues in GL, AP, AR, AA, bank and cash, and CO modules
Provided day-to-day FI operational and process support, integrated with MM and SD modules
Conducted SAP FI manual testing, developed user manuals, and delivered end-user training
Led cutover activities using master data uploading tools; prepared and updated master and transaction data
Participated in month-end and year-end financial closing activities

Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 5 months

Ahmedabad, India

S4 HANA Simple Finance Consultant

Savic Technologies

Applied SAP Activate methodology for end-to-end FICO implementations
Implemented and rolled out VAT project in Saudi Arabia for Corning Optical Communications
Completed two end-to-end S/4HANA implementations with GST processes in 1709 and 1610 versions
Clients: Deluxe Bearing (S/4HANA 1709) and HYS LifeCare LLP (S/4HANA 1610)
Supported projects for multiple clients: Nandan Denim, Chripal Polyfilms, Vishal Fabrics, Radiant Infrastructure, Corning Optical Communications, Dr. Batra, Everest Masala, Naga Foods
Developed GST taxation and TDS (withholding tax) processes
Configured new GL accounting and integrated with MM, SD and CO modules
Handled basic controlling and automatic payment program (APP) and EBS
Provided FI operational support and end-user training
Led finance activities for unit testing, system integration testing and UAT
Managed cutover activities using Migration Cockpit
Participated in pre-sales; prepared demo systems for client presentations
Acted as hiring manager for Gujarat region

Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

6 months

Bengaluru, India

SAP FI Functional Consultant

GapBridge Software Services

Implemented one GST project in SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8 for Mayur Uniquoters (artificial leather manufacturer)
Provided AMS and change request support for SAP application
Conducted SAP FICO manual testing
Served as team coordinator at client location
Customized vendor and customer reports
Participated in month-end and year-end closing activities

May 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 4 months

Bengaluru, India

Jr. SAP FICO Consultant

Aspire Infinite Solutions and Consulting Services

Worked on two SAP application support projects
Resolved tickets in GL, AP, AR, AA and CO modules
Provided day-to-day FI operational support
Conducted SAP FI manual testing
Defined tax codes and configured new GL accounting
Participated in month-end closing activities
Customized vendor and customer reports
Prepared and updated master data

Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

6 months

Ahmedabad, India

Support & Testing - FICO

Reliance Industries

Reconciled daily cash and cheque deposits for 200+ stores against SAP records
Prepared, analyzed and reviewed emergency purchases for fruits and vegetables segment
Resolved end-user issues and discrepancies in goods receipt notes
Supervised vendor payment process, ensuring timely invoice payments and conflict resolution
Prepared aging reports for receivables and payables
Addressed maintenance tickets in GL, AP and AR modules
Managed accounts payable within preset parameters and handled rejection accounting and reconciliation
Reported directly to Chief Manager – Commercials

Summary

Delivered 5 Implementation including 3 end-to-end implementation on S/4HANA and 15+ roll-out and support projects in SAP FICO

Skilled in providing end user support as S/4HANA Simple Finance Consultant and have exposure in managing P2P & O2C Process efficiently

Proficiency in managing financial accounting, receivables & payables management, new asset accounting, preparing ledger books, create cash journal, bank reconciliation statements and finalization of accounts

Defined all general controlling areas

Strong accounting skills of preparing reports and financial analysis with capabilities in motivating team for enhancing their performance

Trained on SAP-FICO (Finance & Controlling) Implementation ECC 6.0 EHP7

Proficient in using consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution knowledge related to P2P and O2C Process

Led on-company campus interview drive and trained junior colleagues

An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship management skills