SAP FICO Consultant

• Facilitate the implementation and support of SAP Financial (FI) and Management (CO) Accounting Module
• Proven SAP functional consulting experience in a customer-facing role with industry leading clients in the concerned domain, preferably in manufacturing & service sector.
• Facilitate the implementation and support of SAP Financials & Controlling (focus on General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Banking, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis)
• Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solutions; identify, interpret, validate and document customer requirement
• Design, customize, configure and testing of FI/CO modules.
• Act as a liaison between the business functions and the technical team.
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, be self-directed and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Should able to lead business process workshops, design business processes, write specifications, configure system, test, and train business users.
• Identify gaps, issues, and work around solutions.
• Handle changes or emergency transports as needed for high priority issues.
• Document functional designs, test cases and results.
• Proactively identify and propose business process and/or system enhancements.
• Provide ad-hoc training and user support as required.
• Work self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to more junior members

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance (MBA, M.Com. or equivalent)
• Certification/trainings preferably

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in a full cycle implementation and in support projects mainly into designing and configuring FICO module.
• Experience in General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Banking, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis
• Good understanding of manufacturing business processes pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting as part of domain knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA from SAP FICO module perspective
• Experience in FI integration points with other SAP modules like MM, SD, PP, PM etc..
• Well versed to use FIORI Transactional and Analytical Apps
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time.
• Experience in a Professional Services or Distribution company is an asset.
• Understanding of accounting business processes
• Ability to understand business processes from a customer perspective.
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.
• Must be results oriented, and demonstrate a “Can-do” attitude – adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with domestic and international client.
• SAP S/4 HANA Certification in Financial Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Product Development / Co-innovation approach / methodology is an asset.
• SAP FSCM, SAC, Group Reporting knowledge is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of third-party tool interface is an added advantage.
• Understanding of Incident, Problem and Change Management processes
• Zeal to learn new things and a team player