Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Industries
Affiliations
Timeline
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Bezawit Afework

Bezawit Afework

Murphy,TX

Summary

Oracle Financials and Cloud Implementation Consultant with over 16 years of expertise in optimizing business processes and maximizing Oracle functionality. A subject matter expert with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated passion for exceeding client expectations through innovative solutions and proactive decision-making. Prepared to leverage extensive experience to deliver immediate value in a dynamic environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer
05.2021 - Current
  • Took a career sabbatical to focus on personal goals and family responsibilities

Solutions Architect

Perficient Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2021
  • Spearheaded diverse projects focused on implementations, upgrades, and post-production support for Oracle EBS and Cloud Financial modules.
  • Headed the net new implementation of AP, iExpenses and CM and integration with Purchasing and Landed Cost Management for the Latin American operations of an international oil and gas company
  • Optimized clients' financial procedures, resulting in a 30% improvement.
  • Standardized financial reports to provide clearer insights for decision-makers.
  • Implemented and rolled out of GL, AP, FA, CE for a new company setup
  • Facilitated seamless rollout of GL and FA modules during company acquisition transition.
  • Implemented iExpenses for multiple companies, worked on credit card integration, eliminating manual entry, and reducing errors.
  • Managed the Oracle Financials (GL, AR, AP, FA, CM) upgrade initiative on the functional side for an oil and gas services provider
  • Offered post-production support and educated teams on system architecture.

Senior Principal Consultant

Kerdock Consulting LLC
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Oversaw enterprise-wide implementation of AP and iExpense solutions for oil and gas sector in multiple regions, increasing transparency and adhering to tax regulations.
  • Centralized payment processing, reducing transaction completion from five days to two.
  • Increased efficiency of monetary operations by half through Shared Service Center deployment for three international offices.
  • Integrated procurement with payables for a client, streamlining P2P operations.
  • Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions to bolster technical teams' understanding of system architecture.
  • Implemented AP, iExpenses, and Cash Management modules as part of a net-new implementation for an entertainment company, improving transparency and efficiency.

Education

BSc - Engineering

Addis Ababa University

Skills

  • Oracle Applications Trainer
  • Oil and Gas Industry Expertise
  • Process Optimization
  • Financial Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Industries

  • Oil and Gas
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment
  • Finance

Affiliations

  • Youth Minister and Sunday School Teacher
  • Wylie ISD Mentor
  • Motivational Speaker

Timeline

Freelancer
05.2021 - Current

Solutions Architect

Perficient Inc.
04.2010 - 04.2021

Senior Principal Consultant

Kerdock Consulting LLC
01.2008 - 03.2010

BSc - Engineering

Addis Ababa University

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