Kuruva Venu Gopal

About Kuruva Venu Gopal

I am a passionate and results-driven SAP FICO Functional Consultant with hands-on experience in configuration, customization, implementation, testing, end-user training, and post-go-live support across diverse business environments. My expertise spans across SAP S/4 HANA and ECC platforms, with a strong grasp of both financial (FI) and controlling (CO) modules, enabling organizations to streamline their financial processes and drive operational efficiency.With a solid foundation in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Asset Accounting (AA), I have successfully delivered solutions that align with client requirements and global accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS). I bring proven knowledge in Document Splitting, Ledger Solutions, IFRS-15 Scenarios, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in every project.I am experienced in end-to-end business process integration, including:Order-to-Cash (O2C) – FICO-SD integration with complex billing, revenue recognition, credit management, intercompany processes, and STO.Procure-to-Pay (P2P) – FICO-MM integration with LIV, ERS, and consignment business processes.Record-to-Report (R2R) – streamlining closing activities, reconciliation, and financial statements preparation.In addition to FICO core modules, I have worked with Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and CO objects, helping organizations gain actionable insights through proper financial and managerial reporting. My involvement in BP creation, S/4 HANA enrollment, LTMC migration (Assets & Master Data), and system configuration has further strengthened my ability to support large-scale SAP implementations.I have exposure to both SAP Activate and ASAP methodologies, enabling smooth project execution from blueprinting to go-live support. My functional expertise is complemented by strong QA testing, defect management, and documentation skills, ensuring system reliability and high user adoption rates.Beyond technical expertise, I bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills that make me effective in client-facing roles and cross-functional collaboration. With proficiency in Microsoft Excel, external reporting, and preparation of financial statements, I ensure that business requirements are not only met but exceeded.

Experience

1. SAP Finance Control Consultant

   Accenture

   Sep 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   I am an enthusiastic and detail-oriented SAP FICO Functional Consultant with 2 years of professional experience at Accenture, specializing in delivering end-to-end SAP solutions that optimize financial processes and ensure business compliance. My journey in SAP consulting has enabled me to gain strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4 HANA and ECC environments, focusing on Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.At Accenture, I have worked extensively on implementation, configuration, and support projects, helping clients across industries streamline financial operations. My key expertise includes General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting (AA), along with Cost Center and Profit Center Accounting. I have also been actively involved in FI-CO integration with MM and SD modules, ensuring smooth process flows in Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R) cycles.Highlights of my experience include:Configuring and customizing FI-GL, FI-AP, FI-AR, and FI-AA processes aligned with client-specific requirements.Supporting Document Splitting, Ledger Solutions, and IFRS-15 scenarios for accurate financial reporting.Managing integration with SD and MM modules for complex billing, intercompany sales, revenue recognition, consignment processes, and vendor/customer transactions.Handling BP creation, LTMC migration (assets & master data), and end-user training.Performing system testing (FI-AR, FI-AP, FI-AA, FI-GL, New GL), QA defect management, and post-go-live support.My exposure to both SAP Activate and ASAP methodologies has given me the ability to contribute across all phases of a project lifecycle, from requirement gathering and system design to configuration, testing, and hypercare.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science