RAVI MEHTA

• Part of the TUI Cash & Banking Team and responsible for implementing major SAP S/4HANA transformation project, focused on establishing a centralized payment factory and implementing advanced SAP modules, including Advanced Payment Management (SAP-APM), In-House Banking (SAP-IHB), Multi-Bank Connectivity (SAP-MBC), and Cash & Liquidity Management (SAP-CLM).
• Spearheaded the execution of complex payment scenarios such as Payment in the Name of (PINO), Payment on Behalf of (POBO), and inter-company payments (IC), ensuring seamless integration and optimization of payment processes.
• Responsible for providing BAU support for SAP FICO, including the Automatic Payment Program (APP), DMEE payment file structures, Electronic Bank Statements (EBS), and Bank Communication Management (BCM), ensuring seamless financial operations and process efficiency.

• Part of Accenture Strategy & Consulting Team, specializing in overseeing and executing SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling implementation projects across diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Car Parking Manufacturing, Automobile, and Banking.
• Contributed to a significant digital transformation initiative for one of the largest Oil & Gas companies in the Middle East, managing and supporting the client's finance team through the transition from traditional finance processes to an intelligent enterprise.
• Focused on the management and support of two major legal entities within the client organization, specifically in the Industrial and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sectors, utilizing the latest SAP S/4HANA landscape version 1709.
• Provided comprehensive support for a wide range of SAP modules, including:
• General Ledger (FI-GL)
  Accounts Payable (FI-AP)
  Taxes (FI-TAX)
  Accounts Receivable (FI-AR)
  Bank Accounting (FI-BA)
  Product Costing (CO-PC)
  Actual Costing (CO-AC)
  Material Ledger (CO-ML)
  Joint Venture Accounting (SAP-JVA)
  Master Data Governance (SAP - MDG)
  Project Systems (CO-PS)
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
  Fund Management (FI-FM)
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
  Overhead Management(SAP-OM)
  Bank Communication Management(SAP-BCM)
  Treasury & Risk Management (SAP-TRM)
  Closing Cockpit
  Month, Quarter, and Year-End Closing Activities in Finance.
• Served a diverse portfolio of clients, including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the Oil & Gas sector, Novartis in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, and various notable clients in the FMCG industry.

• Led FI and CO related configuration activities in SAP and worked on implementing TRM [Product Type : Fixed Deposit(FD)].
• Successfully implemented SAP Controlling module (S4 HANA version 1709) in a Pharmaceutical Company using SAP Activate methodology.
• Involved in implementing Asset Accounting on the SAP S4 HANA Project with an IT Supply chain Client in Chennai, India.
• Liaised with the Application Managed Services Team (AMS) and Level 3 Support Team: giving support to client on day-to-day processes in SAP.

Client: JPMorgan Chase & Company, Location – Mumbai Applications Impacted: Concur, SAP & Oracle ERP Application, testing application – HPALM

Key Result Areas:

• Worked as part of the SAP Team working on the SAP Platform in JPMorgan Chase & Company.
• Participated in testing interface components in SAP with a new Global vendor management application – APEX (SCM Solutions) on boarded at JPMorgan.
• Allocated and independently led Global Accounts Payable T&E Project in SAP: Change of Corporate Card Vendor in SAP from multiple suppliers to one single global supplier (American Express), Regions Impacted in Phase 1: LATIN AMERICAN Region.

• Led the migration of multiple bank accounts from RBS to Citibank, impacting 16 company codes within the SAP Upstream division as a Senior SAP FICO Consultant.
• Conducted a Technical Sweep exercise in collaboration with an ABAPER to identify affected sets, programs, tables, validations, and substitutions. Developed a strategic roadmap for migrating the new organization, British Gas, into Shell’s SAP systems.
• Collaborated with various business departments to gather essential data for creating Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and assisted Project Managers in developing Design High-Level Documents (DHLDs).
• Prepared detailed Functional Specifications and SAP Configuration Design Specifications (CDS) and implemented IMG configuration changes for all impacted company codes.
• Managed SAP FI Bank Accounting activities, including creating Partner Profiles, setting up Bank Master Data, establishing new House Banks, configuring Bank Determination, managing JV Funding Groups, maintaining entries for Payment Methods, and creating new Transaction Types for Electronic Bank Statements (EBS).
• Oversaw the execution of String Test Results, Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production Verification Testing (PVT), ensuring thorough testing and documentation of results in HP Quality Center (HPQC).

• Engaged as an SAP FI/CO Consultant to resolve day-to-day issues and challenges within the SAP landscape.
• Addressed and resolved tickets across various areas, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting, Banking, and Indian Taxation (CIN) within the Financial Accounting (FI) domain. Tackled issues in Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and Product Costing within the Controlling (CO) area.
• Provided solutions for diverse change requests, prioritizing them based on urgency and impact.
• Configured new depreciation keys in compliance with the Indian Companies Act 2013, implementing necessary changes within the SAP system.
• Developed functional specifications for various forms and reports, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Actively participated in unit testing and integration testing processes for Asset Accounting and Accounts Payable, verifying functionality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating Financial Accounting (FI) with Material Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
• Managed the assignment of authorizations to finance users via the Alert (GRC) System, ensuring secure and controlled access to financial data and processes.
  

• Responsible for reconciling, analyzing, researching, and resolving discrepancies in cash and security holdings between the company's financial ledgers and sub-custodian statements.
• Collaborated proactively with sub-custodians, cash correspondents, depositories, clients, and third-party service providers to efficiently resolve discrepancies in client cash and security positions.
• Monitored changes in foreign market regulations, practices, and trends to ensure compliance and adaptability within the company's global financial operations.
• Conducted reconciliations of domestic loan and borrow positions with third-party lending agents and in-house operations, including interactions with the Depository Trust Company, while collaborating with Client Service Groups, Securities Lending teams, and brokers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assisted in data collection and research for management reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information for informed decision-making.

• Investigated and resolved escalated issues from onshore resources, performing detailed problem determination to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Recreated reported issues and collaborated with ABAP Consultants to pinpoint failures and develop effective resolutions.
• Managed the implementation of required changes, ensured successful migration, and communicated updates to level 2 support, facilitating timely issue resolution and ticket closure.
• Coordinated with onshore functional and technical resources to resolve problem tickets within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring timely and efficient issue resolution.

• Conducted an in-depth analysis of the client’s business methodologies and processes, optimizing SAP workflows and preparing a detailed project blueprint.
• Designed dynamic business process flows in line with the SAP ASAP methodology, aligning business processes with SAP Best Business Practices to deliver tailored solutions for the client.
• Managed the configuration of key organizational structures, including operating concerns, controlling areas, company codes, and segments, establishing a solid framework for the project.
• Configured the General Ledger module, including master data creation and setup of prerequisites such as Chart of Accounts, Account groups, and Retained Earnings accounts.
• Led the configuration of the Accounts Receivable (FI-AR) and Accounts Payable (FI-AP) modules, covering master data setup, number range allocation, and payment configuration.
• Collaborated with the ABAP development team to create functional specifications for data migration using BDC (Batch Data Communication), ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Conducted successful end-user training across client locations, achieving a customer satisfaction rate of over 90%. Developed end-user manuals and provided ongoing post-go-live support to ensure a smooth transition and adoption.