Nawaz Pasha Shaik

Qualified Cost & Management Accountant (ICMAI) and SAP S/4HANA FICO Solution Architect with over 14 years of progressive experience in SAP ERP implementations, data migrations, and global support. Proven expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end SAP FICO solutions aligned with business strategy and compliance requirements. Adept at leveraging S/4HANA innovations, Fiori apps, and AI tools to drive finance transformation and real-time analytics. Experience with multiple industries i.e Pharma, Automobile, Media, Real Estate and Optical fiber and Glasses.

Objective: Reduce manual AP effort and improve posting accuracy

Objective: Enable real-time visibility of future financial commitments

Objective: Identify irregular postings and automate reconciliations

Objective: Identify unusual cost behavior and support proactive cost control

Objective: Reduce finance team workload on repetitive queries

Objective: Ensure timely and accurate capitalization of Assets under Construction (AuC)

Objective: Provide real-time financial health and KPIs

Core Finance (FI) Core Controlling (CO) Cross-functional & Integration Points

• Spearheaded 2 S/4HANA greenfield implementations across manufacturing and logistics sectors.
• Designed end-to-end FICO architecture with New GL, AA, CCA, PCA, COPA, and integration with MM/SD/PS.
• Led workshops with CFOs, finance controllers, and shared service teams to define future-state processes.
• Configured Fiori apps for journal approvals, vendor aging, and asset reporting.
• Implemented AI-powered OCR tools for intelligent invoice processing, reducing manual posting time by 40%.
• Managed data migration using LSMW, BAPI, and SAP Migration Cockpit with robust validation controls.
• Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for SAP S/4HANA implementation projects.
• Used JIRA to manage and track SAP FICO project tasks, user stories, and defects across sprints in a structured, transparent manner.
• Created and prioritized product backlogs in collaboration with business stakeholders and functional leads to align SAP deliverables with business goals.
• Maintained user stories, sub-tasks, and epics in JIRA to document functional configurations, test cases, and development items for FI/CO modules.
• Tracked and resolved FICO-related issues raised during UAT cycles using JIRA workflow management, ensuring timely closure and proper documentation.
• Integrated Agile best practices within the SAP project lifecycle to improve delivery speed, stakeholder feedback loops, and scope control.

• Designed and configured General Ledger Accounting including New GL with parallel ledgers, document splitting, and segment reporting in S/4HANA.
• Implemented Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes including automatic payment program (F110), Dunning (F150), and credit management.
• Led configuration of Bank Accounting including Electronic Bank Statement (EBS), Bank Reconciliation, and House Bank setups.
• Managed Asset Accounting end-to-end including legacy data transfer (AS91/AS94), depreciation areas, and periodic processing (AFAB, AJAB).
• Automated tax configuration for GST/VAT using condition techniques, including jurisdiction codes and tax procedures (TAXINN, TAXINJ).
• Streamlined foreign currency valuation, month-end closing (F.05, FAGL_FC_VAL), and intercompany reconciliations using standard SAP tools.
• Integrated Business Partner master data framework with FI customer/vendor roles under S/4HANA.

• Designed Cost Center Accounting structure and reporting hierarchy aligned to organizational budget control frameworks.
• Configured Internal Orders for project and overhead cost tracking with budget availability control and settlements.
• Implemented Profit Center Accounting (PCA) and configured derivation rules for real-time profitability tracking and balance sheet segregation.
• Led Product Costing (CO-PC) implementation including costing variants, BOM & routing integration, cost estimation, and WIP calculation.
• Delivered Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) using Account-Based COPA in S/4HANA; created KE30/KE24 reports with drilldowns and predictive KPIs.
• Managed Overhead Cost Controlling including planning, allocation cycles (KSU1/KSUB), and assessment/distribution logic.
• Enabled cost element accounting and secondary cost elements for S/4HANA compatibility and real-time integration with FICO postings.

• Integrated FI-CO with MM/SD/PS for automated posting flows (GR/IR, billing, goods movement, project settlements).
• Coordinated with logistics and procurement teams for Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle harmonization.
• Used SAP Settlement Profiles and Allocation Structures to manage project and IO settlements to cost centers and assets.
• Implemented period-end closing activities including accruals, allocations, revaluations, and FI-CO reconciliation reports.