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Paul Kiarie

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Last update: 06.09.2022

SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant

Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce - Baking & Finance,SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 1909)
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional)

Attachments

sap-certification.pdf
bachelors-degree.pdf
Paul Kiarie _CV.doc
Paul Kiarie_SAP S_4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates_SAP_S_4HANA_1909.pdf
Paul Kiarie _SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager.pdf

Skills

  • Provide expert advice on SAP S/4HANA Finance functionality.
  • Design and configure SAP FICO/PS/PSM-FM and SAP S/4HANA Finance to meet client business requirements.
  • Carry out business process re-engineering to cater for the agile nature of business processes.
  • Collect, analyse and document customer requirements on:
-Existing business processes
-Assist in data transfer mapping on migration templates.
-Determining reporting requirements
  • Carry out information system process design.
  • Carry out S/4HANA Finance Migration and Conversion activities.
  • System conversion from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA
  • Carry out data migration from client’s legacy systems using LTMC, the S4/HANA Migration Tool.
  • Determine printed forms requirements.
  • Conduct implementation and training workshops using SAP Enable Now.
  • Provide guidance on end-user documentation and test plans.
  • Conduct and document unit tests-UATs- based on customer defined and re-engineered business scenarios.
  • Coordinate with other module SAP Consultants for integration requirements.
  • Design system integration and interface specification.
  • Configure for system integration within SAP and between SAP and other non-SAP systems.
  • Provide functional specifications to the technical team for any customized developments.
  • Design and map out customer workflow requirements.
  • Conduct and document Super User and End User Training using SAP Enable Now.
  • Maintain a healthy stakeholder and client relationship
  • Post-implementation system support after Go-Live.
  • System Audit

Project history

04/2021 - Present
SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant
Birchman Group - UK. (Internet and Information Technology, 500-1000 employees)

  • Provide expert advice on SAP S/4HANA Finance functionality.
  • Design and configure SAP FICO/PS/PSM-FM and SAP S/4HANA Finance to meet client business requirements.
  • Carry out business process re-engineering to cater for the agile nature of business processes.
  • Collect, analyse and document customer requirements on:

-Existing business processes

-Assist in data transfer mapping on migration templates.

-Determining reporting requirements

  • Carry out information system process design.
  • Carry out S/4HANA Finance Migration and Conversion activities.
  • System conversion from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA
  • Carry out data migration from client’s legacy systems using LTMC, the S4/HANA Migration Tool.
  • Determine printed forms requirements.
  • Conduct implementation and training workshops using SAP Enable Now.
  • Provide guidance on end-user documentation and test plans.
  • Conduct and document unit tests-UATs- based on customer defined and re-engineered business scenarios.
  • Coordinate with other module SAP Consultants for integration requirements.
  • Design system integration and interface specification.
  • Configure for system integration within SAP and between SAP and other non-SAP systems.
  • Provide functional specifications to the technical team for any customized developments.
  • Design and map out customer workflow requirements.
  • Conduct and document Super User and End User Training using SAP Enable Now.
  • Maintain a healthy stakeholder and client relationship
  • Post-implementation system support after Go-Live.
  • System Audit

12/2019 - 04/2021
SAP Project Manager | SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead
Simlogic Solutions (K) Limited. (Internet and Information Technology, 50-250 employees)

  • Leading SAP projects, prioritizing work and overseeing multiple projects in parallel.
  • Manage all aspects of Project life cycle to facilitate successful delivery to executive team.
  • Oversee SAP projects to provide metrics for reporting to executive team on business case ROI.
  • Ensures that all SAP project goals are accomplished according to specifications and business objectives.
  • Provide Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on selected business processes to assemble input into business case.
  •  Develop and oversee detailed project plans.
  • Identify, analyze and recommend business systems solutions to management having broad business impact.
  • Establish detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans and status reports.
  • Identity project risks and develop risk mitigation plans. • Provide project leadership, work direction and feedback.
  • Motivate work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Convey and report status to executives, and all other key stakeholders.
  • Present formal presentations and executive summaries to senior management to provide recommendations and status updates.

07/2015 - 07/2019
SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultant
Twenty Third Century Systems(K) Ltd. (Internet and Information Technology, 250-500 employees)


05/2015 - 06/2015
Project Data Consultant - Advisory
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (K) Ltd. (Internet and Information Technology, 500-1000 employees)


10/2014 - 12/2014
SAP FICO Trainee
SAP (K) Ltd. (Internet and Information Technology, >10.000 employees)


01/2013 - 06/2014
Operations & Logistics Officer
Basco Products (K) Ltd (Transport and Logistics, 250-500 employees)


01/2011 - 11/2012
Head of Department Business Studies, History and Computer Studies
Finken Education Centre (Other, < 10 employees)


Local Availability

Only available in these countries: Kenya
Available to travel widely and relocate if need be.
I'm available any time of the day.

Other

Experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance.
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