SEUN YEKINNI
Houston
Summary
Experienced SAP FICO Consultant with 5+ years of expertise in implementing, configuring, and optimizing SAP FI and CO modules. Skilled in driving process improvements, enhancing financial reporting, and streamlining cost management for global clients. Proven track record in system integration, data migration, and cross-functional collaboration, delivering efficient, tailored SAP solutions. Strong in user training and post-go-live support, ensuring smooth transitions and high system adoption. Focused on leveraging SAP technologies to optimize financial operations and deliver measurable business results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP Consultant
Bxx Consulting
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Led the SAP FICO implementation project for a major retail client with over 100 stores, overseeing the configuration and optimization of the Financial Accounting and Management Accounting modules.
- Participated in the migration of financial data from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA, using LSMW and BODS tools for data conversion, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption during the transition.
- Configured SAP FICO modules to handle complex taxation rules and legal reporting requirements, enabling the client to meet international tax compliance standards.
- Implemented internal order management for detailed tracking of operational expenses, improving cost allocation processes and reducing manual interventions by 25%.
- Worked closely with stakeholders in the finance, procurement, and sales departments to gather business requirements and configure SAP FICO to meet client-specific needs.
- Designed and developed custom SAP reports for financial analysis, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and cost center reports.
- Supported integration efforts between SAP FICO and third-party software, ensuring smooth data transfer and eliminating data entry errors.
- Performed system testing and quality assurance (QA) of SAP FICO functionality, conducting unit tests, integration tests, and end-user acceptance tests (UAT) to ensure a smooth go-live process.
- Delivered training sessions to end-users across finance and accounting departments, creating comprehensive training materials and conducting knowledge-sharing workshops.
- Collaborated with the BASIS team to ensure optimal performance of SAP systems, troubleshooting issues related to system downtime, data processing, and transaction failures.
- Provided ongoing post-go-live support, addressing user queries, resolving system bugs, and ensuring system stability.
- Streamlined month-end and year-end closing processes by automating journal entries and financial consolidations, reducing closing time by 10%.
- Assisted with budget planning and forecasting within SAP, enabling the client to track financial performance more efficiently and enhance budget accuracy.
SAP FICO Consultant
Avventis Inc
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Led the implementation of SAP FICO for a global manufacturing client, including the full configuration of the FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling) modules, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry standards.
- Managed the end-to-end implementation of financial modules, focusing on seamless integration with SAP MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and PP (Production Planning).
- Customized General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Asset Accounting modules to align with the client's financial reporting structure.
- Designed and implemented internal controls for financial transactions, data accuracy, and segregation of duties, leading to a 20% improvement in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed cost center structures and internal orders for effective tracking and analysis of departmental expenses, improving cost visibility and decision-making.
- Configured automatic bank statement imports and optimized cash management functionality to enhance liquidity monitoring.
- Led the integration of SAP with third-party banking systems for seamless electronic payments processing, reducing transaction errors by 15%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (MM, SD, and Basis) to ensure smooth integration and data flow between modules, resulting in efficient month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Conducted detailed gap analysis to assess legacy system functionalities and recommended SAP FICO solutions, ensuring minimal disruptions during the system migration.
- Designed and customized SAP reports for management to track profit centers, cost centers, and balance sheets, delivering key financial insights for improved decision-making.
- Delivered comprehensive training to end-users across finance departments, developing user manuals and conducting hands-on sessions for over 50 users.
- Assisted in post-go-live support, resolving user issues, conducting system optimization, and providing technical support to ensure system stability.
- Reduced month-end closing time by 15% through efficient automation of financial processes and enhanced reconciliation procedures.
- Worked with the internal audit team to perform risk assessments, strengthening data security and ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards.
SENIOR ACCOUNT PAYABLE SPECIALIST
BAKER HUGHES
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Engaged in effective communication with vendors regarding purchase orders and invoices to facilitate accurate payments.
- Managed the preparation of remittance information for vendor payments, ensuring timely processing.
- Organized vendor files alphabetically, maintaining current records for unpaid purchase orders.
- Executed comprehensive accounts payable processes, utilizing both two-way and three-way matching for invoices.
- Championed the adoption of corporate procurement agreements and established relationships with preferred suppliers.
- Conducted coding of non-PO invoices and expense reports with precision.
- Processed a high volume of invoices daily, averaging between 100 and 120 entries.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel’s V-lookup to prioritize and reconcile vendor statements effectively.
- Diligently reviewed and entered invoices to maintain accuracy in all processing tasks.
- Prioritized payments to discount vendors to maximize available savings for the organization.
- Verified proper coding within Oracle in a dynamic environment.
- Handled daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy in processing invoices, purchase orders, and credit memos.
- Processed vendor disbursements based on thorough reconciliation of invoices and receiving documents.
- Resolved vendor inquiries regarding payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Supported the implementation of procurement agreements and facilitated supplier onboarding.
- Monitored PO reports, ensuring timely resolution of aged items and compliance with invoicing procedures.
- Escalated unresolved invoices to appropriate departments for prompt resolution.
- Collaborated with vendor accounts receivable teams to rectify discrepancies based on invoice types.
- Participated in the accounts payable month-end closing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
SIGMA COLLEGE
Skills
- SAP FICO Expertise: Configuration of SAP FI and CO modules, including cost center, internal order, and profit center accounting
- Financial Reporting: Creation and customization of financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Integration & Migration: Integration of SAP FICO with other modules (MM, SD, PP) and migration using LSMW, BODS
- Process Optimization: Automation of financial processes, improving month-end/year-end closing times and cost tracking
- Project Management: Leading full-cycle SAP FICO projects, gap analysis, solution design, and cross-functional team collaboration
- End-User Support: Training, troubleshooting, and post-go-live support for finance teams
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Configuring controls and ensuring financial regulatory compliance
- ERP Systems: SAP S/4HANA
- SAP FICO Modules: FI (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting), CO (Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Profit Centers)
- Tools & Technologies: LSMW, BODS, SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Fiori, SAP BW
- Languages & DB: ABAP (Basic), SQL
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
- Other Tools: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Visio
Accomplishments
- Led the successful implementation of SAP FICO for a global manufacturing client.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by 25%, providing more reliable and timely financial data.
- Reduced month-end closing time by 15%, optimizing financial processes and enhancing efficiency.
- Streamlined cost allocation processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs.
- Enhanced financial visibility across departments, enabling better decision-making and resource
Timeline
SAP Consultant
Bxx Consulting
11.2021 - 12.2024
SAP FICO Consultant
Avventis Inc
09.2019 - 09.2021
SENIOR ACCOUNT PAYABLE SPECIALIST
BAKER HUGHES
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
SIGMA COLLEGE
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