SAP ERP Financial Accounting

SAP ERP Financial Accounting (FI) Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Module Configuration & Implementation:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of core

  SAP FI modules

  , including

  General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting (BA)

  , and

  New GL

  .
• Translate complex business requirements into effective

  SAP FI solutions

  , ensuring alignment with best practices and financial regulations.
• Perform system setup, master data configuration, and unit testing within the SAP ERP environment.

• Solution Design & Optimization:

• Develop and propose optimal solutions for enhancing financial accounting processes, leveraging standard SAP FI functionalities.
• Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze gaps, and validate solution designs.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the financial landscape.

• Support & Maintenance:

• Provide expert-level functional and technical support for

  SAP FI

  post-implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to financial postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Stay updated with SAP ECC/ERP patches, new features, and releases, assessing their impact and potential benefits.

• Integration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with other SAP module consultants (e.g., CO, SD, MM) and technical teams to ensure seamless integration points with SAP FI.
• Assist in the development of custom financial reports and analytics to meet statutory and management reporting needs.

• Documentation & Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive functional and technical documentation for configurations, processes, and solutions.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience in

  implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP ERP Financial Accounting (FI) modules

  .
• Deep functional knowledge of

  SAP FI components

  : GL, AP, AR, AA, BA, and New GL.
• Strong understanding of core financial accounting processes, principles, and best practices.
• Experience with

  data migration

  strategies and tools within SAP.
• Excellent

  analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  .
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented, client-facing environment.

Preferred Skills

• SAP FI certification

  .
• Familiarity with

  SAP Controlling (CO)

  module integration.
• Basic understanding of

  ABAP debugging

  for issue analysis.
• Prior experience in a consulting role leading full lifecycle SAP FI implementations.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).