Nouman Asghar, Manager - IT Advisory

Nouman Asghar

Manager - IT Advisory

RSM Saudi Arabia

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Master's degree, CISA® , Certified SAP® (Activate, FI, Ariba), PMP®& PMI-ACP®
Experience
12 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 9 Months

Manager - IT Advisory at RSM Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since October 2022

I.T. Advisory
Consulting
SAP Audit
IS Audit

SAP S/4HANA Project Lead at ENGIE Solutions Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • September 2021 to October 2022

Direct and manage SAP S/4HANA implementation projects across multiple regional entities. Deliver optimal consulting services on both new implementations and existing support projects. Conduct deep assessment of complex business process requirements to provide effective system solutions. Map organizational business requirements, processes, and objectives to build and apply necessary product modifications with a focus on meeting end user needs. Collaborate with key stakeholders to troubleshoot, analyze, and reduce SAP software related issues. Implement necessary system configuration to enable SAP S/4HANA conversion.
• Directed all aspects involved in execution of SAP project implementation, mainly around automated business controls, including management reporting.
• Conduct in-depth business impact analysis to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Drive change management culture; perform post implementation review to manage fix and corrections.
• Lead external audit to analyze IT ERP environment for ITGCs, and applications controls testing.
• Supported deployment of continuous auditing by embedding advanced analytics and agile audit methodologies.
• Devised audit results and presented to steering committee comprised of auditor in charge, internal audit management, and audit clients.

SAP Project Management Consultant - Digital Integration Projects at Larsen & Toubro Infotech
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • March 2021 to August 2021

Designed complete techno-functional solution proposal package in accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO regulations and international industry standards. Performed comprehensive risk management assessment to eliminate potential risks. Examined and monitored to-be process of system in cooperation with business SME’s. Contributed to technical analysis of suitable products by partnering with solution design and architecting team. Participated in RFP preparation while collaborating with cross-functional team.
• Spearheaded multifaceted projects:
o SAUDI ARAMCO Project - The Integrated Hydrocarbon Planning Sales & Supply System.
o ENGIE-JOMEL Project - SAP S/4HANA implementation.

SAP Certified Financial Accounting & Ariba Consultant at Varel International Energy Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • May 2018 to March 2021

Acted as subject matter expert of SAP-FICO/ Ariba to deliver comprehensive leadership and influence. Supervised cross-functional team to achieve defined objectives in a fast-paced environment. Developed and deployed strategic plans to lead entire project life cycle. Demonstrated project scope for range of SAP S/4HANA modules, including FI, CO, SD, PP, MM, HCM, PM, PS, Ariba P2P, Fiori apps, and other third-party software.
• Developed, launched, and led business worth $21M with Saudi Aramco.
• Succeeded in completing ARAMCO SAP ARIBA (upstream & downstream) project within time and budgetary constraints.

SAP S/4HANA & ICT Project Consultant at ESNAD Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia
  • June 2013 to April 2018

Implemented and managed multiple SAP S/4HANA projects in an efficient manner. Configured and streamlined business processes for SAP S/4HANA ERP application. Conducted in-depth security audits daily in all ERP environments. Formulated high level and comprehensive operational designs to achieve project objectives. Coordinated with key stakeholders to support decision making. Supported finance and operational department while increasing business process improvements. Directed all facets involved in management of SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation projects. Served as member of steering committee, functioned as key member of project management team, and acted as SAP Financials lead. Acquired, accumulated, and transferred relevant data to SAP.
• Recognized as best SAP trainer by understanding SAP procedures efficiently.
• Determined and slashed potential risks by performing user acceptance testing (UAT) and analyzing test designs.
• Served as SPOC and lead for end-to-end implementation of SAP ERP solutions, resulted in profitable running of leading FMCG group of industries.

SAP FI Consultant - SAP FI Implementation at Analysis Bridge Consulting Pvt. Ltd
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • April 2012 to May 2013

Delivered functional and technical support in challenging, demanding situations. Centralized all required collection management processes. Defined customer/vendor account groups, as well as organized and aligned new general ledgers.
• Streamlined asset accounting and facilitated SAP FI configurations.
• Increased boosting productivity through strategic planning and execution.

Trainee SAP Consultant at Unilever Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2011 to February 2012

Education

Master's degree, CISA® , Certified SAP® (Activate, FI, Ariba), PMP®& PMI-ACP®
  • at SAP, PMI,ISACA
  • May 2015
Higher diploma, SAP ERP Financial Accounting – E Academy
  • at SAP Education Partner – Excellence Delivered Pvt. Ltd.
  • December 2012

• SAP Certified Application Associate–Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6 ID: s0015267534 Professional Development: • PMP Certification Exam, Pursuing • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration (BBA) - Dual specialization in Finance & Marketing
  • at Preston University
  • June 2011
High school or equivalent, CIE - A levels
  • at Cambridge International Examinations
  • June 2006
High school or equivalent, IGCSE - O levels
  • at Cambridge International Examinations
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

Oracle Primavera P6 - Professional Project Management
Project Management/Delivery
Strategic Technology Planning
Manage Resources/ Vendors
Leadership, Staffing, Training, Knowledge Transfer, Communication & Interpersonal Skills
ERP 6.0 EHP6
Annual Budgeting, Cost Control
SAP R/3 , (FI), SD
Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics, Synergy
BI Report Generation
Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
Financial Accounting with SAP
Business Process Optimization
Business/ Requirements Analysis
Mapping and GAP analysis
Finance Management/ Accounting, IFRS
Financial Reporting
SAP Ariba
SAP Project Manager
Certified Management Accountant (IMA-CMA) Course 2020
Agile Certified Practitioner
SAP Activate Project Manager
IS Audit

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management Professional
  • March 2017
SAP
  • SAP Certified Associate
  • January 2013
Institute of Management Accountants
  • Professional Member
  • October 2019

Training and Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2022
Certified SAP Activate Project Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2021
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2020
IMA Data analytics & visualization fundamentals Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
Certified Management Accountant (IMA-CMA) Course 2020 (Training)
Training Institute:
Wiley Efficient Learning
Date Attended:
October 2019
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba P2P 18Q4 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
Procurement Transformation with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2017
Project Management Professional (PMP Certified) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2017
SAP Certified Application Associate–Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2013

Hobbies

  • Presentations at Seminars
  • Networking
  • Traveling
  • Conducting Trainings