Daniel Janse van Rensburg
SAP Finance Professional
Stellenbosch
Summary
CAREER Summary
Developed strong analytical and advisory skills in fast-paced financial environment, looking to transition into new field. Experienced in financial analysis and strategic planning, with focus on delivering client-centric solutions. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills to drive success in new professional arena.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
SAP FICO Solution Lead
AngloGold Ashanti
Johannesburg
10.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: I am currently employed as SAP FICO Solution Lead for AngloGold Ashanti Group Finance
- I was the FI sub-module Stream Lead for Release 1 (ZA and NA), 2 (AU), 3 (America) and 4 (South America)
- We have implemented 3 countries successfully: Ghana (2 sites), Tanzania and Guinea were rolled out 4 x 6-month projects
- I was responsible to implement the FICO modules GL, AP, AR, AM, CM and CO (Cost and Profit Centre Accounting)
- This included full implementation cycle from FITGAP, to After go-live support
- Following the implementations and roll-out projects, I have been supporting my own solutions
- I supported/ trained/ mentor 200+ FICO users globally
- As part of my support function, I am also the Technical Lead for Projects, such as Invoice Automation, Vendor Statement Reconciliations, and H2H Banking Solutions
- Currently assigned to Group Finance, I assist with process improvement initiatives, restructuring organisational structures and COA’s
- I am also involved in the onboarding of additional mining assets
- I continue to upskill and mentor colleagues in SAP
- I am currently employed as SAP FICO Solution Lead for AngloGold Ashanti Group Finance
SAP Senior Business Consultant
Dimension Data/ CorePeople
Johannesburg
11.2007 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: I consulted for Standard Bank South Africa to design and build their new reporting structures in their ECC6 SAP System
- I also reviewed operational data objects and assist with 'a data cleaning project' and ensure seamless data integration from and to other systems
- Projects that I implemented: Assist with issues relating their newly implemented General Ledger and other accounting modules
- I implemented a custom Master Data Management solution in SAP
- Rolled out solutions to other areas/ instances in the bank
- (XML.ISOPAIN, EBS, etc.)
- I rolled out a Global SAP FICO Solution to African Countries, and various other projects for Finance/ Corporate office
- DOA Project
- Re-Build reporting structures in FI (FSV) and CO (CC &PC)
- Wind-up of sale, of Standard Investment Holdings (Which I implemented myself in 2003)
- I consulted for Standard Bank South Africa to design and build their new reporting structures in their ECC6 SAP System
SAP Senior Functional Consultant
SAP Africa
Johannesburg
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: I was appointed by SAP Africa on a permanent basis as a Senior FI/ CO Functional Consultant at the SAP H/O in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa
- The following SAP projects were completed in the time of employment at SAP Africa: IFRS project (Assets) for South African Ports Operations in Durban, South Africa
- IFRS project (Assets) for Land Bank of South Africa in Pretoria
- Implementation of the Travel Management and Travel Planning Module for South African Airways
- Scoping and Recommendation project for Franchising project for the South African Breweries
- Scoping and Recommendation project for the Namibian Government Garage
- Blueprint Quality Assurance for the Netcare Implementation Project
- Realization Quality Assurance for Department of Water and Forestry
- Various sales and RFP tasks for prospective customers
- I was appointed by SAP Africa on a permanent basis as a Senior FI/ CO Functional Consultant at the SAP H/O in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Managed complex projects from inception through completion, consistently delivering results on time and within budget constraints.
SAP Support Lead
T-Systems
Johannesburg
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: I was appointed by T-Systems on a contract basis for 12 months
- I was appointed to initiate and setup of a remote SAP Application Support Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg
- I was Support Leader for a major client and performed functional support
- My primary functional responsibility was the Controlling and Project Systems modules
- I was also the secondary FI Support consultant
- I was responsible for managing the SAP technical and functional consultants
- I was responsible for the design; documenting of functional specifications; and implementation of finance solutions
- My customer focus was (BAT) British American Tobacco Company
- We supported 6 different instances with SAP versions that vary between releases 3.1 and 4.7
- The instances are based in Europe, UK, Singapore and South Africa
- I also had to travel these destinations to take over support contracts and ensure proper knowledge transfer to the support consultants
- I assisted in country roll-out projects (GL, AP, AR, Assets, Banking and CO modules) in Europe and implemented Travel Management for BAT
- In-depth SAP support and functional knowledge in the SAP Accounting modules were gained during this period
- I was appointed by T-Systems on a contract basis for 12 months
Senior SAP Consultant
Accenture
Johannesburg
10.2002 - 09.2003
- Company Overview: I was appointed by Accenture for a 12-month contract at Standard Bank South Africa at their Group Finance Department
- I was part of the project team for the SAP implementation of their international operations
- (Standard Investment Holdings in London)
- My functional areas of responsibility were Organizational structures and Management Reporting
- I also assisted the Finance team with sub-module design and implementation
- I presented the Blueprint and completed a full cycle implementation at their Investment offices in London, UK
- I was appointed by Accenture for a 12-month contract at Standard Bank South Africa at their Group Finance Department
SAP Training Manager
Bridge Consulting
Paris
05.2002 - 10.2002
- Company Overview: Bridge Consulting employed me for a period of 6 months in Paris, France
- The contract involved SAP FI training (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GL and Reporting for Managers) for UNESCO in Paris, France
- I was responsible for documenting all the business processes from user workshops held by myself and other consultants and designed related training material
- We also had to compile the training material on a web-based simulation tool and train the users in classrooms
- The project was finalized by a 'Train the Trainer' course that we held for key users
- This was a challenging experience since the trainees resided from different countries and their 1st preference language was not English
- Bridge Consulting employed me for a period of 6 months in Paris, France
SAP FI/CO Consultant
IOCORE
Johannesburg
05.1999 - 04.2002
- Company Overview: Implementations
- Project team member for Satour Implementation
- We completed the Scoping exercise and the Blueprint phase
- The project was postponed
- K2 Consultant on a Team-SAP implementation project for Gauteng Provincial Legislator (4.6c)
- We implemented G/L, A/P, A/R, A/M and TV, from scoping phase to go-live
- I was responsible for the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Travel Management capabilities
- (This was the first Government implementation in South Africa.)
- Implemented FI and CO modules for IOCORE
- (4.6c)
- We implemented G/L, A/P, A/R, A/M, C/M and Cost Centre accounting
- (6 months project)
- Completed Blueprint for Hoechst SA implementation project
- I did the process workshops, scoping and blueprint for FI and CO
- (Version 4.6c)
- The company subsequently decided to do an upgrade
- (In the design phase)
- Also, on the FI/CO project team for the upgrade of Sanofi Synthelabo from version 4.0B to 4.6C
- This was a 4-month project
- As an SAP ASP provider, we hosted 12 SAP clients
- We provided them with ongoing support and maintenance
- I was also involved in smaller projects such as company expansions or sub-module implementations
- Implementations
Corporate Financial Consultant
Financial Institutions Corporate Banking
Johannesburg
02.1989 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: 10 Years Experience in asset-based financing in the corporate sector as a Corporate Financial Consultant
- High-level negotiations with Financial Directors and Managers of Corporate Companies to fund capital projects and equipment
- In depth credit assessment of Corporate Companies to advise tax effective funding to suit their cash flow needs and to establish credit risk
- Managing of Corporate Customer Portfolios by providing the above services as well as other bank / insurance related services
- Ensuring continuous sound relationships with my institution’s customers
- Continuous marketing of relevant services to prospective customers
- 10 Years Experience in asset-based financing in the corporate sector as a Corporate Financial Consultant
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Financial Accounting, I, II, Economics, Business Economics, Communications, Mercantile Law, Statistics, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing I, II, III, Sales Management I, II
Pretoria Technicon
Pretoria 01.1984 - 01.1987
High School Diploma -
Helpmekaar College
Johannesburg 01.1976 - 12.1980
Skills
SAP configuration and customization
SAP module expertise (FI/CO)
SAP system integration and interface development
SAP system security and compliance
SAP user role and authorization management
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Project management and coordination
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
End-user training and support
Process improvement and efficiency
Data analysis and insights
Time management and prioritization
Adaptability and flexibility
Team leadership and motivation
Schooling
Matric, Helpmekaar College, 12/1980, English, Maths, Afrikaans, Biology, Science, Business Economics
Other Qualifications
- Various Corporate Bank relating Certificates: Balance sheet analysis, Credit Assessment, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Corporate Banking products, Various other bank related certificates
- Certified SAP S4 HANA Finance Professional (10/2018)
- Certified SAP R/3 FICO Consultant (02/1999)
- Certified SAP Netweaver Solution Manager (12/2005)
- ASAP Certified (02/1999)
- Fundamental Accounting-Unisa (11/1993)
S/4 Hana Experience
Since my S/4 HANA Certification in 2018, I have implemented and supported the following S/4 HANA functionalities: Ledger Approach, Document Splitting, Multi-valuation ledger, Multi-currency functionality, FI and CO Summarization, Basic Cash Management, Planning Group and Planning Levels, Material Ledger activation, Additional depreciation area for group currency, Revaluation and new valuations for Assets, Object Migration process for House Banks, Extension of Coding Block, BP Grouping for Customer and Vendor Account Groups.
Known As
Dan
Cell Phone
(+27) 82 377 1064
Personal Information
- ID Number: 6208305004080
- Ethnicity: European
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
SAP S4 HANA Finance Professional
Work Availability
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Timeline
SAP S4 HANA Finance Professional
10-2018
SAP FICO Solution Lead
AngloGold Ashanti
10.2015 - Current
SAP Senior Business Consultant
Dimension Data/ CorePeople
11.2007 - 09.2015
SAP Senior Functional Consultant
SAP Africa
09.2006 - 11.2007
SAP Netweaver Solution Manager
12-2005
Senior SAP Consultant
Accenture
10.2002 - 09.2003
SAP Support Lead
T-Systems
09.2002 - 08.2005
SAP Training Manager
Bridge Consulting
05.2002 - 10.2002
SAP FI/CO Consultant
IOCORE
05.1999 - 04.2002
SAP R/3 FICO Consultant
02-1999
ASAP
02-1999
Corporate Financial Consultant
Financial Institutions Corporate Banking
02.1989 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Financial Accounting, I, II, Economics, Business Economics, Communications, Mercantile Law, Statistics, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing I, II, III, Sales Management I, II
Pretoria Technicon
01.1984 - 01.1987
High School Diploma -
Helpmekaar College
01.1976 - 12.1980