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Vidya Kondasamy

Coimbatore

Summary

Functional Consultant specializing in SAP FI S/4HANA with 8+ years of implementation and support experience, adept in Agile project methodologies. Brings 18 years of finance and management reporting expertise, alongside strong project and team management skills. Focused on SAP FI rollout, configuration, and production support, with a strong emphasis on data integration and performance reporting. Proficient in utilizing Azure DevOps and Planisware for project coordination, providing precise financial insights through tailored SAP and BI reporting.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Process Analyst

SLB
Coimbatore
08.2012 - Current

SAP S/4HANA Migration Project-SAP FI GL Consultant

  • Role Overview: Served as the primary liaison for the SAP FI GL Consultant team, ensuring seamless coordination across functional, technical, and testing groups during the S/4HANA migration initiative.
  • Key Responsibilities &Achievements:
  • Project Leadership: Acted as central POC for the FI GL team, fostering alignment with the Scrum Master and Agile methodology to meet key milestones.
  • Data Validation & Cleansing: Led efforts to identify and correct ECC system inconsistencies using SAP DTV; partnered with Finance GL team to ensure reporting accuracy.
  • WRICEF Object Optimization: Performed detailed analysis of existing custom objects to determine retirement or remediation for S/4HANA compatibility.
  • Technical Collaboration: Worked closely with ABAP developers to adapt custom code and ensure alignment with S/4HANA best practices.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Designed and documented test scenarios for FUT and SIT in ALM. Partnered with testing teams to execute test cycles and track defect resolution.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensured data integrity and system readiness through strong collaboration with Finance, Technical, and QA teams.

SAP – HFM Integration Project

  • Role Overview: Spearheaded seamless integration between SAP and HFM using SIMS middleware, driving data accuracy and efficiency in financial consolidation.
  • Key Responsibilities &Achievements:
  • Interface Development: Led interface design and implementation via SIMS middleware in collaboration with ABAP team for reliable SAP-to-HFM data transfer.
  • Process Optimization: Streamlined data flows, reducing financial reporting time by 30% and improving retrieval speeds by 25%.
  • Training & Enablement: Conducted comprehensive user and team training sessions to boost proficiency in reporting tools and integration workflows.
  • System Synchronization: Ensured real-time data synchronization across SAP and HFM for enhanced financial consolidation integrity.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Facilitated learning sessions to deepen team understanding of SAP-HFM interface functionality.

SAP FI Projects and Sustain (Support)

  • Role Overview: Delivered end-to-end, implementation, support and enhancements across SAP GL and financial consolidation processes, aligning with business goals and compliance requirements.
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Business Process Mapping: Analysed and aligned business requirements with SAP, driving effective implementations and customizations.
  • Master Data Migration & Automation: Led migration of GL, Profit Center, and Cost Center hierarchies; developed automated workflows for master data creation.
  • Functional Analysis: Performed GAP assessments, authored functional specification, and supported cutover activities for legacy system transitions to SAP.
  • Change Request Management: Managed impact/conflict analysis, documentation, testing, and approvals, improving change governance and reducing compliance risks.
  • Technical Collaboration: Worked with ABAP & BI teams to enhance reporting capabilities; resolved tickets across priority levels in line with SLA metrics.
  • Audit & Controls: Played a critical role in SOX audit support, internal risk control, and maintaining high-quality standards through SAP Solution Manager.
  • Financial Statement (FSV) Development & Company Code Configuration: Customized financial statement versions and configured company codes to meet regulatory and reporting needs.
  • Testing Excellence: Utilized ALM tools to create robust test plans, achieving a 30% defect reduction during implementations.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Conducted regular sessions with internal teams to foster understanding and ensure smooth signoffs on key change

Assistant Professor

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence
Coimbatore
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Delivered postgraduate-level instruction in Management Information Systems, Accounting, and Business Planning.
  • Mentored students in placement projects, fostering career readiness and industry engagement.
  • Facilitated student–corporate collaboration, driving exposure to practical business environments.
  • Conducted management development programs for corporate professionals on topics such as Time Management and Assertive Communication.

Senior Process Associate

Robert Bosch
Coimbatore
01.2007 - 07.2010
  • Processed high-volume invoices per PO terms and company policies, implementing dual-review controls to eliminate duplicates.
  • Managed aged debtors reporting and resolved internal/vendor AP queries to optimize cash flow.
  • Generated weekly and quarterly MIS reports for Quality Circles and reconciled supplier debit/credit memos.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance

GRG School of Management Studies
Coimbatore
05.2006

Skills

  • SAP FI configuration and support
  • Team leadership and reporting
  • Data integration and consolidation
  • SAP and BI report design
  • WRICEF objects proficiency
  • Project coordination tools

Certification

  • AI Ethics at SAP, Q1 2024
  • Generative AI at SAP, 04/2024
  • Toastmasters Pathways—Level III: Effective Coaching

Accomplishments

  • Recognized in SLB’s 2023 “Performed” program for SAP-HFM enhancement contributions
  • Awarded Above and Beyond ROE Award, Q1 2023
  • Champion of AMP 2022 “Success Stories” event
  • Completed Scrum 101 workshop, 2021

Timeline

Senior Business Process Analyst

SLB
08.2012 - Current

Assistant Professor

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence
08.2010 - 05.2012

Senior Process Associate

Robert Bosch
01.2007 - 07.2010

Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance

GRG School of Management Studies
Vidya Kondasamy