Role Summary
A seasoned SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling Consultant to support our transition from ECC to S/4HANA and later support in S/4HANA. The role demands deep expertise in FI/CO modules strong understanding of product-based industry processes and hands-on experience with authorization management VIM international tax compliance (Euro and US) and advanced controlling functionalities.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (FI)
- Lead Fit-Gap analysis and workshops to align S/4HANA capabilities with business requirements.
- Configure and implement core FI modules: GL AP AR Asset Accounting (AA) Bank Accounting Tax Configuration (GCC VAT Euro US).
- Support ECC to S/4HANA migration including data cleansing mapping testing and validation.
- Ensure seamless integration with MM SD PP and other modules.
- Collaborate with security teams to manage SAP authorization roles and resolve SoD conflicts.
- Work with OpenText VIM for invoice processing exception handling and workflow optimization.
Controlling (CO)
- Configure and support CO modules in both ECC and S/4HANA:
- Cost Center Accounting (CCA) planning allocations assessments.
- Profit Center Accounting (PCA) reporting and performance tracking.
- Internal Orders budgeting tracking and settlement.
- Product Costing cost estimates cost object controlling variance analysis.
- Material Ledger actual costing and inventory valuation.
- Activity-Based Costing (ABC) where applicable.
- CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) account-based and costing-based in S/4HANA.
- Support planning cycles and integration with SAP BPC or SAC if applicable.
- Analyse cost flows and ensure accurate cost allocations across manufacturing and service processes.
Tax & Compliance
- Configure and support indirect tax scenarios for GCC VAT Euro VAT and US Sales & Use Tax.
- Ensure compliance with international tax reporting standards and audit requirements.
Training & Support
- Conduct training sessions and prepare documentation for finance and controlling users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve post-go-live issues ensuring system stability and performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or related field.
- 5 years of SAP FI/CO experience with at least 12 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations.
- Experience in ECC to S/4HANA migration projects.
- Strong understanding of finance and controlling operations in product-based industries.
- Hands-on experience with SAP authorization concepts and role management.
- Working knowledge of OpenText VIM and invoice automation.
- Familiarity with Euro and US tax regulations and reporting standards.
- SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP Fiori apps and embedded analytics.
- Exposure to Group Reporting Treasury and Central Finance.
- Understanding of manufacturing cost flows and inventory valuation.
- Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
Work Environment
- Hybrid work model with travel to Head Office and other sites as needed.
- Collaborative cross-functional team environment with agile delivery practices.
Required Experience:
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