Ashok Balaji Shaji

CLIENTS:

• Worked extensively on testing various modules for the upgrade of EBS version from 12.1.3 to 12.2.9 during planning till post upgrade support phase.
• Worked on the setups of Positional Hierarchy Approval Hierarchy in Oracle Purchasing.
• Worked on defining the Purchasing and Receiving Option in Oracle Purchasing.
• Setup the Match Options on the Purchasing Documents.
• Defined Buyers and setup their roles in Oracle Purchasing.
• Defined Price Breaks, Modifiers, Qualifiers, Setup Price lists for different currencies for Advance Pricing.
• Engaged actively with Oracle Support for the timely fixing of bugs and issues faced.
• Tested the customizations and enhancements in the upgraded version.
• Customized Subledger Accounting for Cost Management/Inventory module by defining Custom Sources.
• Customized Subledger Accounting for Payables module for various Invoice types and Purchasing Categories.
• Lead the efforts for the conversion of AP invoices, Fixed Assets and Projects during the acquisition of Ameripride Services.
• Designed new and complex GL Mass Allocation formulae based on user requests.
• Managed the monthly activities for Blackline, Vertex Tax Engines.
• Developed a new custom business process for completing Wire Payments in the system.
• Configured new bank transaction codes and mapping for new bank institutions.
• Performed the necessary setups to enable the MOAC functionality.
• Worked on creating new layout for various WebADI templates in GL and Fixed Assets modules.
• Worked on enhancing the existing approval routing process for Requisitions and POs using AME.
• Involved in the setup of iExpense and Procurement Card program for the employees.
• Provided hands on techno-functional support during the month end process for AP, GL, PO, Inventory, Cost Management, Fixed Assets and Project modules.
• Established compatibility with third party software products like More4Apps and integrating them with EBS modules.
• Provided users with information extracts from DB tables by writing complex SQL queries when requested.
• Worked closely with the Change Management team to navigate the changes to higher instances.
• Coordinated with the offshore technical team working in multiple time zones for implementing the functional and technical solutions.
• Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and testing of patch sets.

• Involved in the design of custom solution for revaluing the Amortization pattern of Assets and Capital Commissions for regions across the world as per new Revenue standards (ASC 606).
• Engaged with users from all across the globe (EMEA, APAC, LATAM & AMER regions) during the design and testing phase of the project.
• Worked comprehensively on the technical design and automation of Interface between Hyperion Planning and Oracle GL system.
• Worked on project Quokka which involved the implementation of Oracle Receivables, Cash Management and several other Integrations for Australia entity.
• Prepared the BR100 for all the configuration changes involved.
• Worked on setting up the newly implemented GST tax invoice templates for the Indian entity.
• Worked extensively on the automating following third party integrations Org62, RevPro and Blackline applications with Oracle EBS.
• Worked on setting up multiple Secondary Ledgers for Primary ledgers.

• Involved in CARMS Replacement Project: Replacing Mainframe AR and Collections System with Oracle E-Business Suite. GL, AR, Advanced Collections, Credit Management, CRM, Channel Revenue Management & ARDS were implemented.
• Prepared technical mapping document for Data conversion of legacy Customer, Invoices and Receipts data.
• Worked on creating new responsibilities, menus and exclusions that reflected the functionalities in the mainframe system.
• Developed custom reports based on mainframe ones giving stakeholders valuable insights into business operations.

• Involved in implementing and integrating AME to the i-Procurement module for the newly established Mexican entity.
• Created flowcharts of the newly implemented approval process to provide a clearer picture for the stakeholders.
• Worked closely with the Audit and Control teams to align the approval process with the company guidelines.
• Designed an interface between Oracle and third party system for seamless flow of Payables Invoice data.