SAP FICO Senior Consultant

Overview

The SAP FICO Senior Consultant plays a crucial role in our organization, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing SAP FICO systems to meet business requirements and drive performance. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless integration of financial and accounting processes with SAP modules, thereby optimizing financial management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

6-8 Years of experience in one or more SAP modules.
At least two full life-cycle implementation projects (from Blueprint/Explore through Go-Live).
Understanding of SAP Activate Methodology.
Ability to lead workstream activities on a project.
Understands integration between modules.
Leads detailed module-specific configuration and master data development.
Ability to use Service Marketplace to create tickets, research notes, review release notes, and solution roadmaps as well as provide guidance to customers on release strategy.
Should have sound integration skills of FICO with MM, SD and other modules.
Demonstrated configuration skills in key areas like Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting, Asset Accounting, Controlling, CO-PA, Cash Accounting.
Knowledge of validations & substitutions, GST configurations, Asset depreciation.
Should have experience in handling month end close activities (P&L & Balance Sheet).
Should have experience in writing Functional Specifications independently and should have worked on custom solutions build from Scratch to Deployments.
Should have sound end to end testing skills with preparation of test scripts & results.
Ability to suggest SAP standard alternatives for new requirements.
Experience in handling/coordinating for any issues in standard SAP raised to SAP Support.
Experience in Asset Accounting, Depreciation/Amortization of Assets.
Hands-on with Project System Module and Integration with FI, MM including Project structure creation, WBS element, configuration related to Budget allocation and Budget release.
Internal Order related configuration and budget allocation.
Concept of WIP and Full Settlement.
Settlement of WBS elements to AUC and Main Asset.
Budget structure and settlement profile.
Person responsible assignment, budget control check, Project profile mapping, budget profile mapping.
Lead and execute SAP FICO implementation projects
Configure SAP FICO modules to support organizational financial processes
Provide expert guidance on SAP FICO best practices and solutions
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements
Support system testing, training, and documentation
Identify and resolve SAP FICO system issues and performance bottlenecks
Offer strategic advice on leveraging SAP FICO capabilities for business growth
Lead and mentor junior consultants on SAP FICO concepts and projects
Stay updated with SAP FICO latest developments and advancements
Conduct workshops and presentations on SAP FICO functionalities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience in SAP FICO implementation and support
Proven expertise in configuring SAP FICO modules
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles
Ability to analyze complex business processes and recommend SAP FICO solutions
Experience in integrating SAP FICO with other SAP modules
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Certification in SAP FICO or relevant SAP modules
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance is a plus
Experience in consulting or advisory role is advantageous

Skills: accounting,stakeholder management,accounts payable,asset accounting,finance,s/4hana finance,sap standard alternatives,asset depreciation,sap materials management (sap mm),controlling,general ledger,fas asset accounting,gst configurations,project management,project system module,co-pa,validations & substitutions,sap activate methodology,wbs element,cash accounting,functional specifications,month end close activities,end to end testing skills,sap sales & distribution,sap fico,project profile mapping,settlement of wbs elements,systems,sap modules,financial management,budget control check,accounts receivable,general ledger accounting,budget allocation