Zulfikar Shaik

About Zulfikar Shaik

SAP S/4 HANA Certified Finance professional with over 16 years of progressive experience, specializing in the successful execution of SAP Implementation projects. I have a proven track record, having contributed to 15 SAP implementations and roll-outs, including 4 S/4 HANA Projects. My expertise extends to AGILE-based Global projects, where I consistently deliver excellence.Throughout my career, I\'ve gained extensive onshore exposure, navigating diverse geographies such as Muscat, Finland, Spain, United States, South Africa, Singapore, China, Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Argentina, and Ireland. This global perspective has enriched my understanding of SAP implementations in various cultural and business contexts.My strengths in SAP S/4 HANA modules, particularly in New GL, FI-Accounts Payable, FI-Accounts Receivable, SAP Bank Communication Management, and SAP Bank Account Management. I have experience in streamlining the Month end closing process. I have implemented the Advance Financial closing Cockpit (AFC). Orchestrated the month end closing task by defining the task templates,creating task dependencies and approvals and automatic the closing tasks.I\'ve also successfully worked on the Treasury module, covering Money Market and Cash Management.As a continuous learner and contributor, I play a key role in building and improving capabilities. This includes preparing Proof of Concept, crafting New Proposals, and conducting internal training sessions, particularly in the dynamic field of SAP Finance.Currently, I am a valued member of Accenture Advance Enterprise Solution, where I actively contribute to the development of best practices processes in SAP Finance.

Experience

1. s 4 Hana Finance Solution Architect-project Manager

   Accenture

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Led the design and implementation of Finance and Treasury processes, incorporating S/4 HANA New GL Accounting, S/4 Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, SAP-Bank Account Management, and SAP-Bank Communication Management.•Conducted design workshops and led design review sessions during requirement gathering, demonstrating system functionalities. Performed a comprehensive Fit-Gap analysis to assess alignment between business requirements and SAP S/4 HANA Finance capabilities.•Designed and configured the Bank Communication Management module, including the release procedure and payment approval rules.•Designed and configured the Automatic Payment Program, covering House Banks, Bank Accounts, Bank Determination, Payment Methods, Wire transfer settings, and ACH payments. •Formulated a comprehensive strategy to leverage SAP Financial Closing Cockpit features for efficient and transparent financial closing activities. Configured and customized Financial Closing Cockpit components, including tasks, workflows, and reporting structures, tailored to the organization\'s specific requirements. Streamlined the Month end closing process by implementing the Advance Financial closing Cockpit.(cloud)•Demonstrated expertise in designing RIEF (Report, Interface, Enhancement, and Form) for SAP Finance, identifying GAPS, and writing functional and technical specs for RICEF based on unique client-specific requirements. Worked on critical Banking interfaces.•Collaborated with Testing and Business teams to design Finance Standalone and Integrated scripts for System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).•Engaged in Treasury modules, covering Money market, Cash and Liquidity, In-House Cash (IHC)•Played a key role as a Member of Accenture Advance Enterprise Solution (AAES), contributing to the development and enhancement of the AAES model to align with industry best practices. •Possesses expertise in SAP-Treasury Management, SAP BAM

Education

• Marathwada Mitra Mandals Institute of Management Education Research and Training, Deccan Gymkhana, Near Gokhale Road, Pune 411004

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

• Marathwada Mitra Mandals Institute of Management Education Research and Training, Deccan Gymkhana, Near Gokhale Road, Pune 411004

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

• IMERT

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Sap Functional Consultants
• Idoc
• Sap S/4hana Sap Accounting
• Sd
• Integration
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap Fi/Co Configuration
• Sap S/4hana Sap Cash Management
• Sap Fico
• Business Process
• Master Data
• Sap
• Team Management
• Erp
• Sap New-Gl Accounting
• Sap Fi
• Sap Hana
• Sap Copa
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Implementation
• Requirements Gathering
• Sap Erp
• Project Management
• Co-Pa
• Data Migration
• Sap Asset Accounting
• Business Analysis