Susan Lumunga Salla
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced SAP Functional Consultant with over 5 years of expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) modules, including deep proficiency in SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA platforms. Skilled in financial accounting and controlling processes with a specialized focus on business process analysis, blueprinting, gap analysis, and creating comprehensive AS-IS and TO-BE documentation. Proficient in configuring and implementing SAP components, General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable (FI-AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Banking sub-modules, and Controlling (CO) modules including Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Product Costing, Internal Orders. Expertise includes FI integration with Sales and Distribution (SD – Order to Cash), Material Management (MM – Procure to Pay), and Third-party Accomplished in delivering two full life-cycle SAP implementations using SAP ACTIVATE methodologies, as well as multiple roll-out and support projects. Extensive experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies across. Hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager for documentation, test planning, change request tracking, and functional design.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP FINANCE SUPPORT CONSULTANT
PCI Pharma Services
Philadelphia
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in a full lifecycle greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation using the Activate methodology, from Explore phase to post-Go-Live support
- Conducted requirement gathering through workshops, questionnaires, and interviews to define business needs
- Analyzed and mapped client business processes ('As-Is' and 'To-Be') to identify gaps and propose solutions
- Configured GL, AP, AR, and Asset Accounting modules to align with client requirements
- Wrote Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) for RICEFW object development, ensuring business alignment
- Configured global parameters, including Fiscal Year Variants, Posting Period Variants, and company code assignments, and all other aspects of enterprise structure
- Set up Vendor and Customer Master Data, including Account Groups, Number Ranges, Tolerance Groups, and Business Partner configurations
- Configured House Banks, Automatic Payment Program (APP), payment methods, DMEE payment formats, Electronic Bank Statements (EBS), lockbox, and dunning procedures
- Executed Functional Unit Testing (FUT), Integration Testing (ICT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure system readiness
- Developed comprehensive end-user documentation and training materials to drive user adoption
- Presented project progress, solutions, and deliverables to stakeholders and Project Managers
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure timely delivery
- Provided post-Go-Live production support and hyper-care to address issues and ensure system stability
- Facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across all FICO modules utilizing Fiori apps, validating system performance and user readiness for Go-Live
SAP FICO CONSULTANT
Carpenter Technology Corporation
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Supported month-end closing activities in collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Resolved day-to-day user issues promptly, addressing transaction-related challenges to maintain operational efficiency
- Monitored and troubleshot failed batch jobs using SM37, ensuring system stability and uninterrupted business processes
- Documented common user errors and shared them on SharePoint for training and reference, enhancing user knowledge and reducing recurring issues
- Conducted end-to-end testing, including Unit Testing, functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system changes and ensure quality
- Developed and documented user training procedures for GL master maintenance, GL transactions, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end activities
- Configured Vendor Account Groups, Business Partner settings, and Tolerance Groups for Vendors and Customers to streamline master data management
- Designed and implemented Customer Account Groups, Number Ranges, and dunning procedures to optimize receivables management
- Configured New Asset Accounting, including Chart of Depreciation, asset classes, and financial reporting settings, to support accurate asset management and compliance
- Set up Account Determination to seamlessly integrate Finance with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes, ensuring end-to-end process efficiency
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) using Fiori apps for all FICO modules, ensuring system functionality and alignment with business requirements
- Established and customized Controlling Area settings, Cost and Profit Center Accounting, and Internal Order Management to support effective cost control and reporting
- Trained end-users and employees on SAP functionalities, effectively driving system adoption and maximizing user productivity
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Day & Zimmermann - Corporate TA
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Analyzed Data using Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Posted and processed journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Updated accounts receivable and issued invoices
- Updated accounts payable and performed reconciliations
- Assisted in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Assisted with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc
- Updated financial data in databases to ensure that information was accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepared and submitted weekly/monthly reports
- Assisted senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assisted with other accounting projects
Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA), Yaoundé, Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Trained craftsmen on transitioning from the informal to the formal sector.
- Built and supported craft communities to promote collaboration and craftsmanship.
- Educated craftsmen on standardization and quality to expand into international markets.
- Member of the management committee for regional and national exhibitions.
- Collaborated with government officials to create platforms for exposure and recognition at both regional and national levels.
- Assisted new and emerging companies in gaining exposure within their communities of operation through strategic advertising.
- Created advertising campaigns for the delegation and ensured advertisements were optimally positioned to capture the attention of the public to potentially buy crafts, driving sales of products and services.
- Collaborated closely with editors to align stories and advertorials with the 4Ps of marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) for advertising campaigns.
- Trained craftsmen on how to build and maintain long-term relationships (CRM) with clients by understanding customers' needs and tailoring these needs to create satisfaction.
- Trained craftsmen in creating and managing social media business pages to establish a professional online presence.
- Guided artisans in applying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to increase visibility and reach on digital platforms.
- Assisted craftsmen in optimizing product listings, hashtags, and keywords to improve search rankings and online discoverability.
Education
Master of Arts - International Management and Information Systems
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences - Soest
SoestBachelor of Arts - Business Administration with Informatics
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences - Soest
SoestBachelor of Science - Management
University of Buea - Buea
BueaSkills
- Data Migration
- Scope Management
- System Implementation
- Agile Project Planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder relations
- Project implementation
- System Configuration
- Agile Delivery Approach
- Requirement gathering
- Process documentation
- Documentation
Languages
English
Timeline
SAP FINANCE SUPPORT CONSULTANT
PCI Pharma Services
03.2023 - Current
SAP FICO CONSULTANT
Carpenter Technology Corporation
06.2020 - 02.2023
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Day & Zimmermann - Corporate TA
02.2017 - 05.2019
Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA), Yaoundé, Cameroon
01.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration with Informatics
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences - Soest
Master of Arts - International Management and Information Systems
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences - Soest
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Buea - Buea