Initial Situation
A leading payment service provider deployed a new Oracle release and needed it to align with a decentralised procurement strategy across Europe.
Solution
Engaged to integrate Oracle release (including Oracle’s Procurement, Payables, Cash Management, General Ledger, Receivables, Inventory, Assets and Internet Expenses) with procurement strategy for trial location Austria.
- Defined business change requirements and identified gaps compared to global procurement standards
- Developed 20+ functional specs for custom features and statutory / legal requirements. Built Oracle Reports in FSG for year-end close based on Austrian accounting law. Managed UAT and end user training
Results
- Succeeded in aligning the new Oracle release and the procurement strategy, which enhanced accuracy, reporting and management control
- Communicated change effectively and enabled the decentralized purchasing process
- Organized and achieved the Purchase Order / Payables invoice-matching ratio from 3% to 86% within 3 months
