Muhammad (Furqan) Zafar-Senior SAP CO Consultant
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Principal SAP CO Consultant
BASF Digital Solutions Gmbh
Senior SAP CO Consultant
cbs (Corporate Business solutions), Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Sarawak Energy Sdn. Bhd – Role: SAP CO Lead Consultant (July 2023–Present): implemented new Finance Master Data and managed Profit Center reorganizations in collaboration with the SLT team; implemented the inter-company cost allocation process between Generation Support Services and Corporate Support Services company codes using the Universal Allocation Fiori App, including mark-up AP/AR posting; implemented flexible hierarchies for profit centers to enable multi-dimensional reporting based on profit center attributes; implemented the reclassification of salary cost to specific WBS elements; project currently in UAT phase, scheduled to go live in December 2024.
Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd – Role: SAP CO Consultant (April 2023–June 2023): collaborated with cross-functional teams including finance, procurement, and project management to gather requirements for CAPEX reporting using SAP Analytics Cloud; designed and developed reporting models and data structures in SAC and Power BI to provide accurate and timely CAPEX reports including budget vs. actual analysis; implemented data integration between SAP FICO and SAC ensuring seamless data flow and data integrity for CAPEX and OPEX reporting; conducted testing and quality assurance activities to validate the accuracy and reliability of reports in SAC.
Edenor Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd – Role: SAP CO Support Consultant (January 2023–March 2023): handled Level 1 and Level 2 support tickets and provided application support to end users; diagnosed, analysed, troubleshot, and resolved issues to optimize SAP system performance; cultivated professional relationships with clients.
Grünenthal Pharma GmbH & Co. KG – Role: SAP CO Support Consultant (August 2022–December 2022): handled Level 1 and Level 2 support tickets and provided application support to end users; diagnosed, analysed, troubleshot, and resolved issues to optimize SAP system performance; cultivated professional relationships with clients.
SAP S/4HANA CO Consultant
ABACUS CONSULTING PVT LIMITED
- Client: Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited – full life cycle implementation of SAP S/4HANA 2020 using Activate methodology; worked on E2E implementation for FMCG company in Pakistan and UAE following Agile methodology with sprints and process design documentation; analysed AS-IS processes and transformed into TO-BE processes in BBP phase identifying gaps and providing solutions; provided expertise in business re-engineering to drive efficiencies and productivity; completed baseline configuration for enterprise structure including FI/CO profit center accounting, cost center accounting, internal orders, product costing with MTS and MTO scenarios, actual costing with material ledger, and account-based COPA; integrated CO with SD, PP, and PM; performed UT and documentation sign-off; executed cutover activities for master and planning data uploads; coordinated WRICEF object development; conducted UAT and test case documentation in final preparation phase.
SAP CO Consultant
ABACUS CONSULTING PVT LIMITED
- Client: Descon Engineering Limited – integrated engineering services and manufacturing company operating in Pakistan, Middle East and Africa; handled Level 1 and Level 2 support tickets and provided application support to end users; diagnosed, analysed, troubleshot, and resolved issues to optimize SAP system performance; cultivated professional relationships with clients.
SAP S/4HANA CO Consultant
ABACUS CONSULTING PVT LIMITED
- Client: SADAQAT GLOBAL LIMITED – full life cycle implementation of SAP HANA 1909 using ASAP methodology for textile manufacturing exporter operating with six company codes globally; created business blueprints and obtained sign-off from process owners; performed GAP analysis between AS-IS and TO-BE systems; liaised between business and ABAP team to develop custom reports; enhanced and supported product costing module, set up costing runs, and fixed costing errors; adapted budget availability control into cost centre accounting with statistical internal orders; configured CO-PA including planning methods, layouts, versions, derivative rules, integrated planning, and data uploads; implemented material ledger distribution of usage variance to assign scrap costs back to production process, distributing over 0.5 M in scrap costs; configured controlling area, number ranges, cost centre and profit centre hierarchies; configured activity type planning, statistical key figures, primary cost planning, planned cost accrual, period reposting, plan assessment and distribution cycles, activity input planning, and indirect activity allocation; configured product cost planning and cost object controlling with costing variants, valuation variants, cost component structures, sheets, WIP, variances, results analysis, and settlement; defined variance keys, valuation variants for WIP and scrap, target cost versions, result analysis keys; configured cost centre splitting structure and rules; defined operating concern, characteristics, and value fields in account-based and costing-based profitability analysis; developed profitability segments and executed plan assessment cycles.
SAP CO Consultant
ABACUS CONSULTING PVT LIMITED
- Client: KHAS HOLDINGS – configuration and implementation of SAP CO module in a repetitive manufacturing environment for subsidiary of Sadaqat Group; worked with accounting staff and plant controller on costing runs, cost estimates, overhead costing sheets, bills of materials, and routings; developed documentation and delivered training on end-of-month processes including distribution, overhead, WIP, variances, and settlements; configured product costing, cost centre accounting, and profit centre accounting; used standard SAP CO reports; created functional specifications for custom costing and inventory reports; activated document splitting in the New General Ledger by defining splitting methods, rules, characteristics, and business transaction variants to report segment-level financial information; configured asset under construction process with separate asset class, account determination, order type, and settlement rule for capitalization.
Senior Accountant
Fire Stop Middle East LLC
Prepared financial statements and reports using QuickBooks and Excel; performed monthly analysis and reporting on P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow.
Developed current and future projected yearly budgets and managed journal entry processes with senior management.
Oversaw AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management.
Assisted in preparing financial information for capital transactions and presented to senior management.
Supported auditors by providing relevant financial information and ensuring execution of statutory audit functions.
Advised senior management on operational issues through analysis of accounting metrics and forecasting.
Enabled strategic decision-making by preparing ad hoc and special reports.
Controlled expenditures and cash flows to align with organizational objectives and streamline operations.
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Experienced in Construction, Chemical, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Finance, Information Technology, Accounting, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
I’m an SAP CO consultant with hands-on experience across SAP S/4HANA implementations, support, and reporting, backed by a strong accounting foundation. I work across cost center accounting, profit center accounting, product costing, CO-PA, internal orders, Material ledger, planning, allocations, WIP, variances, and settlements, with integration into FI, SD, PP, and PM.
I’ve delivered full life cycle implementations in manufacturing and FMCG, supported global business setups, and helped improve reporting through SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI. I also handle L1/L2 support, troubleshooting, testing, UAT, cutover, documentation, and user training. My background in finance helps me connect SAP CO design with practical business and reporting needs.
Skills
- Product Costing
- Material Ledger
- Cost Center Accounting
- Profit Center Accounting
- Cost Allocations
- Planning
- Profitability Analysis (Co-Pa)
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Education
ACCA
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) · Business Accounting · United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
SAP_Certified_Application_Associate___SAP_S_4HANA_for_Management_Accounting
SAP SE · Germany
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