Nouman Asghar

I.T. Advisory
Consulting
SAP Audit
IS Audit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.