Mayumi Kayama
Management Consultant Manager
Summary
Accomplished Manager and Consultant at Accenture Japan Ltd., Tokyo, with a proven track record in strategic IT management and stakeholder communication. Expertise in leading significant BPR and DX projects, achieving a 30% reduction in SG&A expenses, and implementing key systems like ServiceNow and Anaplan to enhance organizational efficiency and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager
Accenture Japan Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
12.2022 - Current
- Led a BPR (Business Process Reengineering) project for a Japanese entertainment company specializing in the production and development of consumer games. The project aimed to streamline functions and eliminate inefficiencies within the division responsible for enhancing game-based IP through events, streaming, and merchandise, ultimately strengthening the organization.
- Executed organizational restructuring and business process reengineering to achieve a 30% reduction in SG&A expenses for a game software sales and development company across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
- Overhauled the accounting voucher application and approval workflow system (ServiceNow) in conjunction with the core system (SAP) renewal for a company involved in the production, distribution, and exhibition of films and theatrical performances.
- Implemented an Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system, Anaplan, for a company selling machined products to manage budget performance and business planning across various departments.
- Conducted business process reengineering and developed a scratch tool as a quick win to reduce the workload of budget formulation and performance management tasks, which were heavily reliant on Excel, for the overseas business division of a major Japanese real estate developer.
Management Consultant
Accenture Japan Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Led a comprehensive DX project for the accounting functions of a major chemical manufacturer, focusing on multiple DX themes, with the primary theme being compliance with the Electronic Book Storage Act.
- Executed a BPO project for a mid-sized general contractor aimed at reducing SG&A expenses by 30%. The project involved transferring accounting, on-site administration, and HR functions to the Accenture Fukuoka Delivery Center by 2024.
- Implemented the Pega accounting system as part of a DX project for a company engaged in resource development, non-ferrous metals, and high-performance materials manufacturing and sales.
- Conducted a review and reduction of IT investments across the entire group for a major general trading company. The initial step involved visualizing IT investment amounts, as the client group, which had grown through M&A, had inconsistencies in account usage and operations across different companies, making it necessary to visualize and manage IT costs group-wide.
Analyst
Accenture Japan Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Led a system strategy project for the accounting and materials domains at a major electric power company. This included the basic concept and product selection phases in preparation for requirements definition. As part of the accounting team, conducted demos for the introduction of the Concur system, prepared joint workshops with knowledgeable overseas members, created various meeting materials, and facilitated discussions.
- Executed a project to separate the materials function due to the legal unbundling of a major gas company. This involved defining the organization, personnel, operations, and systems for the unbundling. Key tasks included visualizing current organization, personnel, and operations, defining the ToBe organization and business requirements, supporting client stakeholders with system explanations, and developing education plans.
- As part of the PMI for an M&A involving an oil refining and sales company, led a project to renew the core system (SAP) across the entire group, including group companies. Participated in both the change management team and the manual creation team. Responsibilities included coordinating with refineries and manufacturing sites for change management, and creating approximately 50 manuals in collaboration with SAP and client stakeholders. Also managed the progress of a team of about five members.
Back Office Specialist
Taisei Corporation
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Assigned as a back-office manager at the Yokohama branch, overseeing back-office management tasks for multiple construction sites. Managed redevelopment and new construction projects with contract values ranging from 10 billion to 40 billion yen. Responsibilities included accounting tasks such as closing, financial statements, audits, and cost management, as well as contract execution, social insurance status management, working hours management, festival planning and execution, internal and client coordination, neighborhood negotiations, and handling labor accidents.
- Assigned to the Tax Office of the Accounting Department at the Head Office for one year. As a tax office representative, handled corporate tax and local tax filings and responded to tax audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Shiga National University
04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Stakeholder Communication
Strategic IT Management
Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Manager
Accenture Japan Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
12.2022 - Current
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner
07-2021
Management Consultant
Accenture Japan Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
12.2020 - 11.2022
Analyst
Accenture Japan Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
09.2018 - 11.2020
Back Office Specialist
Taisei Corporation
04.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Shiga National University
04.2001 -
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