SAP FI Certification

[Former Member]

Hi All,

Iu2019m a Accounting Professional with 14+ years of experience in the field of Finance Accounting. Currently Iu2019m handling Accounts of 10+ Distributes, Agencies and Builders.

My Current responsibilities are:

u2022 Income Tax, TDS, VAT, Sales tax, Service Tax, Income tax & Service Tax/ VAT Returns filing, MIS Reporting.

u2022 Preparation of company accounts and tax returns for audit.

u2022 Reconciliation of bills payable

u2022 Receivable with parties statement

u2022 Maintaining of 4000 + Ledger accounts.

u2022 Preparation of Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss A/c.

u2022 Maintaining of Stock (Philips Light, Philips Home Appliances, Sonata Watches, MDH, Nilons)

u2022 Preparation of working scheme for the Dealeru2019s Target achievements.

u2022 Day to Day Accounting & Department related works and any other accounting activity

I have not worked in SAP but have worked on some other company specific applications like - Tejas, Narkamdd (Philips Lighting), Soft, Wings (Titan, Sonata Watches).

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Now I'm thinking of moving to SAP as a Functional Consultant. I inquired with SAP Partners and they have recommended to go for SAP FI Training cum Certification.

Now, I would like to request you expert opinion on:

1) whether or not this Training cum Certification will add value to my Career.

2) Since my current location is Gwalior I will have to leave my work for a moth to complete this Training & Certification.

Am I taking too much of a risk? or with my domain experience coupled with SAP Training & Certification will add value to my career?

Thanks a lot for your assistance in advance.

Thanks & Regards,

Vijay K Patel

[former_member184657]

1) whether or not this Training cum Certification will add value to my Career.

Yes, it would definately add value to your Resume.

2) Since my current location is Gwalior I will have to leave my work for a moth to complete this Training & Certification.
Am I taking too much of a risk? or with my domain experience coupled with SAP Training & Certification will add value to my career?

Changing your career at any point in life is risk indeed. But if you are dedicated and determined, the fruits of your efforts will follow. Indeed, there are scores of FI consultants in the country. But you have an edge over atleast 50% of them, since you have a strong background in Finance and Accounting. If possible take a long sabatical from your organization and finish the course. Then start applying for jobs. You will get some idea about the market situation. If, thats not possible then you have to do the inevitable of quitting the job - if you are really determined in starting a career in SAP.

Good Luck.

pk