Utilities - SAP FICA

SAP FICA Consultant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Business Requirements Analysis:

  Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes and requirements specific to customer financials, billing, invoicing, payments, and collections within the utilities industry.

• SAP FICA Configuration:

  Design, configure, and customize SAP FICA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) modules to meet utilities-specific needs. This includes master data (Business Partner, Contract Account, Contract), Billing and Invoicing processes, Payment Processing, Dunning, Collections, Write-Offs, and Correspondence.

• Utilities Industry Integration (IS-U):

  Implement and integrate SAP FICA with other relevant SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) components, especially

  IS-U Billing

  and Meter Reading, ensuring seamless flow of financial data.

• System Implementation & Deployment:

  Participate in the full lifecycle of SAP FICA implementations, including system setup, data migration strategies, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination, and post-go-live support.

• Troubleshooting & Support:

  Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues within the SAP FICA environment, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions for utilities clients.

• Development Support:

  Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP developers) for custom developments (RICEFW objects) and enhancements to meet specific business requirements not covered by standard SAP FICA.

• Testing & Quality Assurance:

  Develop comprehensive test scenarios, create detailed test cases, and conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, regression) to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of SAP FICA solutions.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain comprehensive functional and technical documentation for FICA configurations, processes, and solutions.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with business users, project managers, financial teams, and other SAP functional/technical consultants to ensure successful project delivery and operational efficiency.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• SAP FICA Expertise:

  Strong functional knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and supporting

  SAP FICA (Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable)

  .

• Utilities Industry Focus:

  Specific experience or strong understanding of business processes within the

  Utilities industry

  , including meter-to-cash cycle, billing, and customer service.

• SAP IS-U Integration:

  Familiarity with the integration between SAP FICA and other SAP IS-U modules (e.g., Billing, Device Management, Customer Service).

• Financial & Accounting Knowledge:

  Understanding of basic financial accounting principles, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.

• Analysis & Problem Solving:

  Excellent analytical skills to understand complex business requirements and translate them into effective SAP FICA solutions. Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities.

• Communication & Collaboration:

  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with business users and technical teams. Ability to work collaboratively in a project-oriented environment.