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Arif Ahmad

@arifahmad

Senior SAP Finance Consultant (10+ yrs) specializing in S/4HANA FI implementations, SAP DRC e-Invoicing, global rollouts, and tax compliance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for SAP S/4HANA finance roles where I can lead FI-GL/AR/AP/AA delivery, own configuration and testing, and drive outcomes with proactive stakeholder engagement—across greenfield, rollouts, and AMS—especially for GST, TCS, and e-invoicing.

Arif Ahmad is a seasoned Senior SAP Finance Consultant with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing SAP S/4HANA-based ERP solutions in the finance domain. He brings deep expertise in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Banking, Taxation, and SAP DRC e-Invoicing, with a proven track record of delivering value-driven solutions across global implementations, rollouts, and support engagements. Arif has successfully delivered impactful solutions for clients worldwide.

His extensive expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including 5 successful implementations and 1 conversion project of SAP S/4HANA on-premises and cloud solutions. Arif has also played integral roles in 2 Global Roll-out Projects, numerous Support Projects, Expertise in SAP DRC (Document and Reporting Compliance), including e-Invoicing, statutory tax compliance, GST, TCS, ISD and regulatory reporting for SAP S/4HANA implementations. Additionally, he brings valuable experience from projects involving SuccessFactors BP ID Conversions and working with WRICEF objects. He also has experience integrating with other systems like SAP Fieldglass. Proficient in configuring and optimizing DME (Data Medium Exchange) files, streamlining payment processes, and enhancing financial transaction efficiency. Configuration of BCM end-to-end process of payments and approvals, and analysis of payment status information

Successfully led and mentored a team of cross-functional professionals, driving project delivery.

Strong understanding of AS-IS business processes, blueprinting, realization and configuration, final preparation (unit and integration testing), user acceptance testing (UAT), and end-user training. Worked on ECC and S/4HANA versions covering FI sub-modules: General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Accounts Receivables (FI-AR), Asset Accounting (FI-AA), Bank Accounting, and Fiori apps.

Arif's proficiency extends beyond system implementation, demonstrating adeptness in utilizing FIORI Applications and employing data management tools such as LSMW, LTMC, and Migration Cockpit. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, Arif excels in engaging with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Known for his proactive approach, Arif thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining a well-organized and client-focused approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Manager

Current

Diligent Global

May 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Contributed to a greenfield SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud implementation for Resorts World Sentosa, leading FI-GL, FI-AR, and FI-AP tracks through SDD, sprints, FSD sign-off, mock cutover, and on-site UAT. Configured house banks, automatic payment runs, bank reconciliation and H2H connectivity via CPI, BCM payment batching/approvals, and supported intercompany processes, WRICEF (inbound/outbound), dat

SAP S 4HANA Finance FI GL House Banks BCM (Payments)Automatic Payments CPI H2H Connectivity Fieldglass Integration

Assistant Manager

KPMG India

Mar 2023 - Apr 2023 (1 month)

• Part of the transformation team, leading a small account.

SAP S 4HANA SAP SAP FI SAP FI CO SAP Finance SAP Financial Accounting Sap Functional Consultant

Developer III (SAP)

UST Global

Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Worked on a SuccessFactors BP ID conversion by collaborating with the technical team on custom conversion programs and ensuring a seamless cash journal transfer to the new BP ID. Supported an SAP S/4HANA 2021 implementation by leading requirement gathering and end-to-end process design, configuring enterprise structures and intercompany/GL clearing, managing AP WRICEF (inbound/outbound), and assis

SuccessFactors BP ID Conversion SAP S 4HANA Finance FI GL Fieldglass Integration (GL Cost Centers)Fiori Apps UAT Support

SAP FICO Consultant

Accenture

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)

Led SAP FICO design and configuration for G/L, A/P, A/R, and Asset Accounting for Cardinal Health US, including gap analysis and report validation. Delivered end-to-end GST and withholding tax configuration (including custom tax procedures), supported data migration using BDC and Migration Cockpit, created functional specifications for BDC development, and provided end-user training, UAT support,

SAP FI CO GST and Withholding Tax Migration Cockpit Functional Specifications UAT Support FI Table Knowledge

SAP FICO Associate

SAVIC Inc.

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered SAP FI support and enhancements across two client support engagements, including design, customization, configuration, and testing of FI modules. Implemented GST (including ISD) and end-to-end Tax Collected at Source (TCS) configuration (Section 206C(1H)), supported data uploads via BDC and Migration Cockpit, configured house banks, and created functional specifications to support techni

SAP FI FI GL TCS 206C(1H) Configuration Input Service Distributor (ISD)Migration Cockpit House Bank Setup UAT and Change Request Documentation

Associate Consultant SAP

UltraTech Cement

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)

Provided regional SAP finance support by handling Level 3 and Level 4 tickets and maintaining finance master data. Managed vendor payment records, supported new vendor/customer creation and document filing, and produced vendor/customer aging reports including related reconciliation activities.

Ticket Handling (Level 3 4)Vendor Customer Master Data Document Management Bank Reconciliation

SAP Associate

AMIGROUPS

Jun 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years)

Provided SAP support and data entry across sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, including bank reconciliation and preparation of debtors/creditors statements. Processed invoices and payment requests, handled petty cash and bills/receipts, and resolved low-to-medium SAP tickets with supporting document maintenance and filing.

Invoice Processing Payment Processing Bank Reconciliation Petty Cash

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College

Master of Commerce, Commerce

2016 - 2018

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Master of commerce, Participated university games (Boxing)

Completed an M.Com in Business/Commerce (General) at Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College from 2016 to 2018.

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

2012 - 2016

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Represented the university three times in the All-India Inter-University Boxing Championship; recognized three times as the best player in college.

Completed a B.Com in Business/Commerce (General) at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur from 2012 to 2016.