Ekrem Ozkan - SAP Finance Functional Lead Consultant

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Experience

Feb 2026 - Present

10 months

SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance)

QIAGEN

Responsible for eInvoice implementation for:

DRC for Turkey
DRC and SAF-T for Poland
Analyzing processes in terms of Turkish localizations
Fit-gap analysis
FI AA – R2R Consultant
DRC e-document compliance implementation
SAF-T e-Ledger Report (ACR)
VIM integration
UAT / end-user training

Feb 2026 - May 2026

4 months

New Zealand

SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance)

Zespri

Responsible for eInvoice implementation for:

DRC for Italy

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026

7 months

Austria

SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance)

Palfinger

Responsible for eInvoice implementation for all countries

DRC for Denmark Peppol connection and eInvoice for German customer in Xrechnung format (email option, BADI implementation )
DRC for Croatia – FINA connection and eInvoice for German customer in Xrechnung format (email option, BADI implementation )
DRC and SAF-T for Poland – KSEF connection – eInvoice for German customer in Xrechnung format (email option, BADI implementation )
DRC for Italy

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025

7 months

United States

SAP FI/AA/DRC Consultant Turkey

Flowserve

Flowserve S4 Hana (Turkey rollout)

Analyzing processes in terms of Turkish localizations
Fit-gap analysis
FI AA – R2R Consultant
Credit Management
DRC e-document compliance implementation
SAF-T e-Ledger Report (ACR)
AP – Medius integration
UAT / end-user training

Feb 2024 - May 2025

1 year 4 months

United States

SAP FI/AA/ DRC Consultant Turkey

Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions Turkey (Turkey rollout)

Analyzing processes in terms of Turkish localizations
Fit-gap analysis
FI AA – R2R Consultant
Credit Management
DRC e-document compliance implementation
AP – VIM
UAT / end-user training
Hypercare

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

5 months

Japan

SAP FI/AA/VIM Consultant Turkey

Hitachi Group

Hitachi Turkey (Turkey Rollout/Localization S4 Hana Project)

Analyzing processes in terms of Turkish localizations
FI-AA- R2R
Collection Management
Dispute Management
Credit Management
Vendor Invoice Management
E-Finance / E-Document compliance implementation

Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 6 months

Switzerland

SAP FI/AA/CM/DRC Consultant Turkey

Firmenich Group

Firmenich MG (Turkey Rollout Project/Localization)

Configured all required steps for Turkish FICO localizations
DRC E-document compliance implementation
Provided training for super users and end users.
Gathered Firmenich MG-specific processes and passed them on to the global project team
Supported users during UAT testing
FI-AA-R2R
Supported and prepared all FI-relevant cutover activities
Hypercare support

Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

2 years

SAP FI/AA/CM/ Consultant Turkey

Arçelik Beko Group

C2FO Supplier Finance System

Technical consultant on the FI side
Supported the FI consolidation project

FI Support

Bank payment integration for Russia and Thailand (Ongoing)
Support for other FI-related topics

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

10 months

SAP FI/AA/CM/ Consultant Turkey

Kibar Group

Supported Kibar Group companies in the following modules.

Support for General Ledger (GL) accounting
Support for Asset Accounting (AA)
Support for Accounts Receivable (AR)
Support for Accounts Payable (AP)
E-solutions such as eInvoice and eLedger

Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

8 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AA Support Lead Consultant (Freelance)

Jolly Tour

Support for all FI-related issues
Integration with third-party systems
E-invoice

Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

8 months

İstanbul, Turkey

IFRS Project Lead Consultant

Aksa Energy

IFRS project for energy companies
All IFRS related program and reports

Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

6 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AA/CM/FM Support Lead Consultant (Freelance)

Felece Technology

Supporting customers of Felece for all FI related issues

Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

4 months

London, United Kingdom

SAP FI/AA/CM/ Lead Consultant module

Coca Cola Hellenic ECC (Atos Consultancy - Bulgaria)

Support Coca-cola Hellenic for 29 countries with 83 company codes in the following modules.

Support for General Ledger (GL) accounting
Support for Asset Accounting (AA)
Support for Investment Management (IM)
Support for Account Receivable (AR)
Support for Account Payable (AP)
Support for Cash Management (CM)
Support for Dispute Management
Support for Collection Management
Support for Electronic bank statements related BCM and IHC modules
Support for Electronic bank statements without BCM and IHC modules
Blueprint and detail design with stakeholders
Prepared functional and technical specification related to above modules
Customize for all necessary requirements related to above modules

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

4 months

Kayseri, Turkey

SAP Central Finance/FI/AA/CM/ Lead Consultant module

Boydak

S/4 HANA Central Finance Project (CFIN)

Organized Central Finance - FI & FSCM CM & FSCM BCM & FSCM blueprints in order to clarify the business processes and solutions
Blueprint analysis
Preparation customizing in test system
SLT configurations completed with basis and abap team
Value and key mappings configured in test system
Error handling reporting (AIF) was built in test system
Prepare central reporting such as balance sheet and income statement with Fiori application

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AA/CM/ Lead Consultant module

Izocam Isolation

S/4 HANA and Hybris Project

Organized Implemented all required steps of FI & FSCM Cash Management, GL & AP & AR & AA & IM modules
Project lead, analyst, data analyst, process analyst
Vendor Invoice Management System
Blueprints in order to clarify the business processes and solutions
All standart financial fiori apps activated and some custom fiori report and programs
Profit center and cost center accounting
All needed SAP programs are prepared on fiori
WBS object with PS-IM
Prepare FS and TS documentation
Develop new programs and reports as required
Implemented S4 Hana in O2C - P2P - R2R

Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 4 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AA/CM Lead Consultant module

Atasay Jewelry

S/4 HANA Retail and Hybris Project

Implemented all required steps for the FI, GL, AP, and AR modules.
Configured the system according to customer requirements clarified in blueprints.
Reviewed the prepared presentation.
Prepared profit center accounting reports for stores.
Processed incoming payments such as cash, credit cards, cheques, gift cards, and bonuses.
Prepared all required SAP programs in Fiori (standard Fiori apps and custom apps).
Prepared FS and TS documentation.
Developed new programs and reports as required.
Implemented S4 Hana for O2C, P2P, and R2R.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AA Lead Consultant module

Borusan Machine and Power System

ERP on HANA Project

Prepared FI blueprints for the rental process to clarify processes and reports.
Configured the system according to customer requirements clarified in blueprints.
Reviewed the prepared presentation.
Created a WBS structure for machine production investments.
Prepared FS and TS documentation.
Prepared profit center and cost center accounting reports.
Developed a new cockpit program and reports as required.

Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

6 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI/AR Lead Consultant at A/R module

Şişecam

Central Finance Financial Transformation and S/4 HANA Project

Prepared AR blueprints to clarify business processes and solutions.
Configured the system according to customer requirements clarified in blueprints.
Reviewed the prepared presentation.
Activated all Fiori applications using the Activate methodology.
Handled intercompany and cross-company processes (Stock in Transit).
Prepared the Dispute Management blueprint.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI-AA-CM Lead Consultant

Berko Pharmaceutical

SAP R/3 ECC 7.0 Project

Prepared FI blueprints to clarify business processes and solutions.
Configured the organizational structure, chart of accounts, and FI-AA-CM according to customer requirements.
Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Completed realization, master data creation, unit testing, integration testing, documentation, and user training.
Coordinated with the client to provide suitable solutions to problems.
Implemented and developed ABAP programs for bank integrations (POS, MT940, Cheques).
Integrated FI and CO with the AA, FM, SD, MM, PP, and QM modules.
Provided support to end users.
O2C - P2P - R2R

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

10 months

Eskişehir, Turkey

SAP FI-AA-CM Lead Consultant

Ajinomoto

S4/HANA Project – Food Industry

Prepared FI blueprints to clarify business processes and solutions.
Configured FI and New AA for S4/HANA.
Configured the organizational structure, FI-AA, and FSCM CM.
Prepared Technical Specs. (TS) and developed ABAP programs and enhancements.
Completed realization, master data creation, unit testing, integration testing, documentation, and user training.
Prepared all required SAP programs in Fiori.
Coordinated with the client to provide suitable solutions to problems.
Provided support to end users.
Implemented all required SAP notes.
Implemented S4 Hana for O2C, P2P, and R2R.

May 2017 - Feb 2018

10 months

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

SAP FI-AA Lead Consultant

Iskur Textile

S4/HANA Project

Organized FI - AA blueprints to clarify business processes and solutions.
Customized the Organizational Structure, Chart of Accounts, and FI according to customer requirements.
Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Prepared all needed SAP programs on Fiori.
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Completed realization, master data creation, unit testing, integration testing, proper documentation, and user training.
Coordinated with the client to provide acceptable solutions to problems.
Integrated FI and CO with AA, FM, SD, MM, PP, and QM modules.
Customized FI and New AA for S4/HANA.
Provided support to end users.
Provided 24/7 go-live support remotely and on site.
Implemented S4 Hana in O2C - P2P - R2R

Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

2 years 7 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI-AA-CM Lead Consultant

Sarıbekir Packaging

SAP R/3 ECC 7.0 Project

Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Coordinated with the client to provide acceptable solutions to problems.
Provided support to end users.
O2C - P2P - R2R
Supported the FI-AA process and its integration with other modules such as MM, SD, CO, PP, etc.

Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

2 years 7 months

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI-AA Lead Consultant

Tırsan Trailer

SAP R/3 ECC 7.0 Project

Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Integrated FI and CO with AA, FM, SD, MM, PP, and QM modules.
Provided support to end users.
O2C - P2P - R2R
Supported the FI-AA process and its integration with other modules such as MM, SD, CO, PP, etc.

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI-AA Lead Consultant

Farmatek Pharmaceutical

Full life-cycle implementation project for Farmatek Pharmacy Company

Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Integrated FI and CO with AA, FM, SD, MM, PP, and QM modules.
Provided support to end users.
O2C - P2P - R2R
Supported the FI-AA process and its integration with other modules such as MM, SD, CO, PP, etc.

May 2015 - Apr 2017

2 years

İstanbul, Turkey

SAP FI-AA Lead Consultant

ZEN Diamond

S4/HANA Retail Project

Organized FI blueprints to clarify business processes and solutions.
Customized the Organizational Structure, Chart of Accounts, FI-GL, FI-AR, FI-AP, FI-CM, FI-AA, and FI-BL according to customer requirements.
Customized some CO settings.
Prepared Functional (FS) and Technical Specs. (TS).
Developed ABAP programs, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs.
Prepared all needed SAP programs on Fiori.
Designed and developed Fiori screens for stores.
Completed realization, master data creation, unit testing, integration testing, proper documentation, and user training.
Coordinated with the client to provide acceptable solutions to problems.
Implemented and developed ABAP programs for integrations with banks (POS, MT940, Cheques).
Supported collection methods such as cash, credit cards, cheques, gift cards, bonus, etc.
Integrated FI with SD, MM, PP, and CO modules.
Integrated with non-SAP systems (third-party systems).
E-commerce integration.
Provided support to end users.
Implemented S4 Hana in O2C - P2P - R2R

Jan 2011 - Mar 2015

4 years 3 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Functional SAP FI/CO/CM/FM/FSCM Consultant

Itelligence Turkey

Role: Responsible for the SAP Finance Module, implementing more than 10 full-cycle projects

Desa – Retail (Full Cycle)
Aydınlı – Retail (Full Cycle)
Anka Textile – (Full Cycle)
TKG Automotive – (Full Cycle)
Boyser Service – (Full Cycle)
VEPA – Retail (Full Cycle)
Orhan Group Automotive – (Full Cycle)
Ozler Agriculture – (Full Cycle )
PİA Plastic – (Full Cycle)
Altınyıldız Textile – (Full Cycle)
Ekol Logistic – (Full Cycle)
Turkcell Communication – Support Project / 3 months
SİF Heavy Equipment – Support Project / 6 months
Beeline Jewelry – Roll out project (German Company)
JMW – Rol out Project (Italian Company)
Kromas Machine – Roll out project (German Company)
Tommy Turkey – Support project / 11 months

Felece Technology

Other Projects at Felece Technology

Doğtaş Furniture – S4 HANA Project Support
Doğtaş Furniture – FM(Funds Management) – Full Cycle
Rollmech Automotive – FM(Funds Management) project integration with BPC, Full Cycle
Borusan Machine and Power System – Support Project 1 year
Kalyon Instruction – R3 Support Project

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, Information Technology, Automotive, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical.

Manufacturing

Retail

Information Technology

Automotive

Chemical

Pharmaceutical

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Operations, and Legal.

Information Technology

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Operations

Legal

Summary

SAP Functional Lead Consultant specialized in Financials (FI—AA – CM - FM) – Profit Center Accounting (PCA), Funds Management (FM), S/4 HANA Central Finance (Good Knowledge), Credit Management (Good Knowledge), Dispute Management, FSCM Bank Communication Management (Good Knowledge), and FSCM In-House Cash (Good Knowledge). Experienced in multiple full life cycle system implementation projects, as well as roll-out projects and go-live support in each of his areas of expertise. Works as a business analyst: works with clients to define, document, and validate business requirements, manage expectations and change, and deliver high-quality solutions across various types of engagements. Designs and tests system improvements based on client requirements, providing clients with different suitable solutions. Manages projects and leads SAP consultant teams.

Skills

Abap
Ms Office
Fiori
Ui

Languages

Turkish

Native

English

Elementary

Education

Sep 2002 - Jun 2009

Akdeniz University

Economics · Turkey

Certifications & licenses

SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Manufacturing 10.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 7 (Turkey, United States, New Zealand, Austria, Japan, +2)

Primary country Turkey

Expertise

Recent roles SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance), SAP FI/AA/DRC Consultant Turkey, SAP FI/AA/ DRC Consultant Turkey

Main industries Manufacturing, Retail, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Finance, Accounting

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Member since

July 2026

Last update

November 2026

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Ekrem is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ekrem speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Elementary).

Ekrem has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Ekrem has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Ekrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Ekrem would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance), SAP FI/AA/DRC Consultant Turkey, SAP FI/AA/ DRC Consultant Turkey.

Ekrem's most recent position is SAP DRC consultant (Document and Reporting Compliance) at QIAGEN.

In recent years, Ekrem has worked for QIAGEN, Zespri, Palfinger, Flowserve, and Univar Solutions.

Ekrem is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Information Technology. Ekrem also has some experience in Automotive, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical.

Ekrem is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Finance, and Accounting. Ekrem also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Legal.

Ekrem has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Information Technology.

Ekrem has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Information Technology, and Finance.

Ekrem attended Akdeniz University for Economics.

Ekrem has 1 certificate: SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP6.

Ekrem will be available full-time from February 2027.

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