NAVEEN KASINATHAN
@naveenkasinathan
Experienced SAP FICO Solution Architect with 18 years in consulting.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned SAP FICO Solution Architect with over 18 years of global consulting experience. My expertise encompasses 8 full-cycle greenfield implementations and 23 brownfield transformation projects, where I have consistently delivered high-impact SAP finance solutions tailored to complex business needs across various industries.
Recognized for my deep knowledge in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), I have successfully led end-to-end project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to deployment and hyper care. My leadership has been pivotal in large-scale engagements with major clients such as Google and Marriott International, where I have designed and implemented scalable financial architectures that align with enterprise-wide financial strategies.
Holding multiple SAP certifications, including SAP Certified Application Professional in Financials for SAP S/4HANA, I specialize in global statutory compliance and business process reengineering. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive finance transformations and optimize business processes for organizations aiming for excellence in their financial operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SAP S/4HANA Sr. Consultant
AMK Technology Malaysia
Sep 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Acted as the Solution Lead for the implementation of the SAP Intercompany Reconciliation (ICMR) module within the Group Reporting system. Served as the SAP Solution Lead for the Finance Reporting Transformation (FRT) Project at Petronas, overseeing the design and implementation of a SAP-based financial reporting architecture.
Senior SAP Specialist S/4HANA
Deloitte Consulting Private Limited
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Assisted the Google Business Process Design team in developing solutions to meet business process requirements. Led the Process/Task Mining project for Google, overseeing the end-to-end implementation of business process flows in G-Aris.
Senior SAP Specialist S/4HANA
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Jul 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 3 months)
Supported the Google BPR team in designing the solution for business process requirement, supporting the process / task mining project in Google. Designed the SAP Integration process across different SAP S/4HANA Subledgers with General Ledger modules for SAP S/4HANA implementation in Alphabet Inc. (Google).
SAP FICO Business & Integration Architect Specialist
Accenture LLP
Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 (7 years 4 months)
Led the SAP FICO implementation for Hotel properties covering various country specific legal requirements such as USA, Brazil, Canada, Russia, France, China, India, Mexico & Middle East countries. Handled SAP FICO support team in offshore addressing the finance and controlling support process for APAC/EAME/NAD regions apprx 800 Companies to resolve the Incidents.
SAP FICO Consultant
Accenture LLP
Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 (7 months)
Involved in Analysis, Design, and Testing phase of SAP IS Retail – FICO Project implementation. Worked on RTM (Requirement Traceable Matrix documents) for the requirements in FI, AA & CO modules.
Accounting Executive
Tesco HSC Pvt Ltd
Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 (5 months)
Handled Bank Reconciliation process and coordinated with Banking departments for Bank Reconciliation issues. Prepared various Cash and bank balances reports to managements and coordinated with Internal and external Auditing team.
SYSPRO FICO Implementation Consultant
VSM Software (P) Ltd
Jul 2007 - Feb 2010 (2 years 7 months)
Implemented Fixed Asset Register in ERP system for all breweries across India and maintained it under both IGAAP & IFRS Standards. Handled Capitalization, Transfer, and disposal of Fixed Assets transaction on monthly basis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management – Kozhikode
Professional Certificate, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
Currently pursuing a Professional Certificate in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation. This program focuses on developing skills for launching and managing new businesses, including innovation, market analysis, and strategic planning.
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance. The curriculum covered core financial principles and accounting practices relevant to business operations.
Pondicherry University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance. This program enhanced my understanding of financial management, strategic planning, and business analytics.
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