Mphitso Petlele
SAP FICO Engineer
Johannesburg
Summary
A multi skilled, professional with extensive experience in accounting, SAP Systems support and SAP configuration.
With over 18 years industry experience and a relevant educational background, I have acquired competency in Business analysis, solution design & Implementation and Project Management.
I am also an out of the box thinker who thrives on formulating solutions to business problems. In my current role I am mainly responsible for day to day SAP FICO support, Enhancements, Integration and user training. I currently have a desire to be part of a company with a dynamic working environment where showing initiative and creative problem solving is encouraged.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DevOps Engineer: SAP FICO
NTT Data
04.2023 - Current
- Analysed business requirements and mapped to standard SAP solutions
- Stayed current on industry trends and emerging technologies related to finance and controlling modules to provide innovative recommendations for systems enhancements.
- Played a pivotal role in the development of comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, and end-user manuals, enabling seamless knowledge transfer to project stakeholders.
- Supported change management initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
- Boosted user adoption through comprehensive training sessions and post-implementation support for endusers.
- Developed strong relationships with the user community as a trusted advisor on SAP best practices.
- Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Applied Agile/DevOps principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in various engineering projects.
Senior Finance Associate - Systems and Finance data
United Nations World Food Programme
6 2015 - 03.2023
- Supporting, SAP integration solutions and middleware for on-premise, and cloud solutions
- Providing configuration expertise in integration between FICO and MM modules
- Preparing detailed design documents, functional and technical specifications for development activities including reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements
- Communicating effectively with project team members at different technical knowledge levels and often remotely across diverse geographical locations
- Identify test data for unit testing, integration testing and UAT, working with various stakeholder to verify test results
- Function as a project lead for SAP projects within the FICO and MM areas
- Provide business system analysis and process design expertise within the FICO and MM business functions, and map requirements to system solutions
- Effectively work with business and IT teams to prioritize and plan implementation of changes
- Support high priority escalated application issues
- Configure SAP FICO modules as per the requirements from the business and user community
- Effectively collaborate with onshore or offshore teams for delivering solutions
- Delivery of financial systems training to end users
- Support SAP Finance master data administration
SAP FICO Specialist
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Day to day resolution of user issues/tickets, configuration in accordance with the business blueprint, and user training relating to: New General Ledger Configuration, Document Splitting, Profit Center Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Project Systems, Asset Accounting.
Financial Analyst
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Budgets preparation and uploads on SAP
- Variance analysis and reporting
- Settlement of trips on the SAP Travel Module
- Travel management Reconciliations
- Preparation for statutory audits
- Resolving Audit Queries
- Month end Journals and accruals processing on SAP
- Accounting for foreign exchange gains and losses
- Accounting for TV Programme Stock on SAP
- Preparation of month-end file with GL reconciliations
- Checking Payments for accuracy and adherence to policies and contract terms
- SAP super user level troubleshooting.
Financial Accountant
CompAir
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Accountant
The Scientific Group Pty (Ltd)
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Accounting and System Administration.
Accounts Officer
National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Bookkeeping to Trial balance.
Bookkeeper
Airborne Laser Solutions
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Assets Clerk
Mintek
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Fixed Assets Accounting.
Fixed Assets Clerk
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
06.2006 - 07.2006
- Fixed Assets Accounting.
Cash book controller
Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Bank reconciliations & cash management.
Junior Accountant
Funda Community College
08.2002 - 09.2005
- Bookkeeping to Trial balance.
Education
Professional Masters Degree - Advanced Software Engineering
Technical University
Mexico 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (Unisa)
South Africa06.2016
Skills
SAP FICO Module Configuration (AP, AR, GL, Bank)
SAP Integration (FI/CO, FI/MM, FI/SD, Non SAP systems)
SAP User support and training manuals
SAP Testing
Business analysis and requirements management
Agile project Management/Scrum
Accounting and Finance
Data analysis
Other Courses / Certification
- DevOps, Cloud and Agile Foundations (IBM)
- Information Systems Specialisation(University of Minnesota)
- IT/IS Governance
- Analysis for Business Systems
- Enterprise Systems
- IT Infrastructure and emerging Technologies
- Data analytics for Accounting Professionals (CIMA and AICPA)
Affiliations
- Chartered Institute For Business Accountants
- Business Accountant in Practice (BAP- SA)
Certification
SAP FI Certification (SAP Academy)
Timeline
DevOps Engineer: SAP FICO
NTT Data
04.2023 - Current
SAP FI Certification (SAP Academy)
08-2013
SAP FICO Specialist
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
01.2012 - 05.2015
Financial Analyst
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
08.2008 - 12.2011
Financial Accountant
CompAir
06.2008 - 07.2008
Accountant
The Scientific Group Pty (Ltd)
03.2008 - 05.2008
Accounts Officer
National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa
05.2007 - 02.2008
Bookkeeper
Airborne Laser Solutions
01.2007 - 04.2007
Assets Clerk
Mintek
08.2006 - 12.2006
Fixed Assets Clerk
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
06.2006 - 07.2006
Cash book controller
Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market
11.2005 - 05.2006
Junior Accountant
Funda Community College
08.2002 - 09.2005
Professional Masters Degree - Advanced Software Engineering
Technical University
04.2001 -
Senior Finance Associate - Systems and Finance data
United Nations World Food Programme
6 2015 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (Unisa)
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