Akela Malongane
Baden
Summary
Strategic and results-driven SAP ERP Consultant and Business Analyst with extensive experience in end-to-end ERP implementations and business process transformation across logistics, supply chain, and finance-driven industries. Proven expertise in aligning business and IT teams to harmonize core processes, optimize workflows, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Adept at leading complex SAP FICO projects, integrating finance with procurement, warehousing, and operations to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions. Recognized for strong analytical thinking, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills ensuring sustainable process improvements and measurable impact. Well-versed in process standardization, compliance, and system enhancement within global transformation programs. A collaborative leader with a track record of supporting strategic goals through operational excellence and digital enablement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
Data Unit AG
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Conduct detailed fit gap analysis of complex business processes, identifying gaps, and designing customized solutions to meet client requirements
- Led change initiatives by leading cross-functional teams through every project phase and executing targeted process optimizations
- Redesigning financial workflows, leveraging ERP capabilities to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Leading training sessions for key users on business processes, customizing functionalities, and best practices.
- Conducted fit-gap analysis, identifying improvement opportunities and aligning ERP solutions with business needs.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, translating business needs into functional requirements.
- Mentored and trained junior consultants and key users, leading to high adoption rates while fostering continuous team growth and professional development.
- Guide integration with specialty systems related to e.g. manufacturing, maintenance, and warehouse operations.
- Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams, including warehouse operations and inventory processes, providing solutions relevant to transport and cargo management. Supported integration of finance with procurement and logistics workflows in ERP systems
- Led the Implementation of SAP FICO modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Asset Accounting ensuring compliance with the industry's best practices and accounting principles.
- Led the Integration of the finance module with SCM Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash modules to streamline procurement and billing processes, resulting in enhanced system performance
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to facilitate data migration, master data setup, and integration between ERP systems and other 3rd party systems
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
Sapphire Systems
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Document business requirements, process flows, functional designs, test cases, and results to ensure project success and transparency.
- Designed ERP financial workflows, improving automation and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Advised stakeholders on ERP implementation best practices, mitigating project risks.
- Improve business processes on small-scale projects, driving adherence to business requirements.
- Conducted Unit Testing (UT), Integration Testing (IT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for the global service delivery team, resolving high-level technical issues, and managing system changes.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Worked in an Agile environment, facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and stakeholder collaboration.
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
EOH Mthombo Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted workshops for stakeholders, aligning business processes with system capabilities.
- Worked closely with product owners and solution architects to design solutions ensuring scalability, security, and compliance in business operations
- Led process standardization initiatives using best practices in Business Process Management (BPM), ensuring alignment with organizational KPIs and performance metrics.
- Supported the evaluation of process maturity levels and compliance using internal audit checklists and process performance indicators.
- Translating business needs into system requirements, aligning system capabilities with operational goals.
- Conducting training and ensuring best practices in business process improvements implementation.
- Develop training materials and deliver training to key users across cross-functional teams to enhance process adoption and system utilization.
- Prepare Functional Specification Document (FSD) to outline the requirements for a specific function or enhancement, detailing what is needed from both a functional and technical perspective.
- Acted as a key liaison between business functions and technical teams, defining and implementing system changes (Change Requests)
- Document business requirements, process flows, functional designs, test cases, and results to ensure project success and transparency
- Supported the development of the strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.
- Led the assessment of business processes and recommended best practice solutions to streamline business operations and improve efficiency.
SAP FICO Business Analyst
Westrocon Seidor
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Proactively propose system enhancements and process improvements to optimize business performance.
- Led end-user training and support for system users.
- Designed financial reporting structures, enhancing strategic decision-making.
- Proposed system enhancements and process optimizations.
- Perform functionality Testing: Knowledge of and ability to use testing methodologies, processes, and tools for testing functionality, including unit, integration and system regression
- Coordinate execution of project tasks in my functional area and I am comfortable in working under the pressure of tight project deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements, driving efficiency in financial operations.
- Acted as a key liaison between business functions and technical teams.
- Provide system supports, and maintains effective and quality system performance
JUNIOR SAP FI CONSULTANT
T-Systems South Africa
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology, or team members to improve overall efficiency.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting - Financial Accounting
University of Limpopo
Grade 12 -
EPP Mhinga Secondary School
Skills
- Process optimization skills
- Business Process Modelling
- Logistics Integration
- Project management and leadership
- Financial analysis and Reporting
- End-user training and Support
- Problem-solving
- Change Management
- Troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting with ERP 6.0 EhP6 (C_TFIN52_66)
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Process Integration with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Business ByDesign Implementation
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Additional Information
Valid Swiss Working Permit B
Timeline
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
Data Unit AG
02.2023 - 02.2024
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
Sapphire Systems
10.2022 - 02.2023
Senior SAP FICO Consultant/ Business Analyst
EOH Mthombo Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
SAP FICO Business Analyst
Westrocon Seidor
03.2017 - 06.2021
JUNIOR SAP FI CONSULTANT
T-Systems South Africa
02.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting - Financial Accounting
University of Limpopo
Grade 12 -
EPP Mhinga Secondary School
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