Sumit Mishra
About Sumit Mishra
Sumit Mishra is a seasoned SAP Program Manager with extensive experience in SAP FICO/HANA S4 Financials. He has held various roles in reputable companies, including Purpose Financial and IBM, and possesses a strong academic background in commerce and accounting.
Current Role as SAP Program Manager
Sumit Mishra currently holds the position of SAP Program Manager at Purpose Financial, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he oversees various SAP projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications. He has been instrumental in executing process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Purpose Financial
Before becoming SAP Program Manager, Sumit Mishra worked at Purpose Financial as an SAP FICO Specialist from 2013 to 2017. During this four-year tenure, he gained extensive experience in SAP FICO/HANA S4 Financials. He was involved in various modules, including FI-AP, FI-AR, and FI-MM Integration, contributing to the financial operations of the organization.
Professional Background in SAP and Finance
Sumit Mishra has a diverse professional background in SAP and finance, having worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Senior Consultant at IBM from 2008 to 2013, where he focused on SAP Financial Accounting. Earlier, he was a Team Developer at Bank of America for five months in 2007 and worked as a Business Analyst at R Systems International Ltd from 2007 to 2008.
Educational Qualifications
Sumit Mishra holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He also achieved the Chartered Accountant designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, studying from 2001 to 2006. His foundational education includes completing 10+2 at Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1996 to 1998.
Expertise in SAP and Financial Systems
Sumit Mishra possesses extensive expertise in SAP testing methodologies, including Unit Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Regression Testing. He is well-versed in SAP security functions and has experience in SAP AMS engagements, covering all stages from transition to steady state. His knowledge extends to debugging SAP ABAP programs and ensuring compliance with SOX guidelines in IT controls and business processes.