Description
SAP FICO SME Consultant
Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a SAP FICO SME Consultant.
Start: ASAP
Location: Dammam, Saudi
Must have Transferable IQAMA
Duration: 6 months +
Type: Contract
SAP FICO SME shall be completely responsible for SAP Finance and Accounting processes within the organization. He shall be fully responsible for the outcome of the FICO Module Implementation.
Defines scope and discusses with the Implementation Partner and advises management in the proper selection of Business Processes in FICO.
Prepares the company for SAP in terms of Change Management Process, identifying gaps in the existing system and providing the support for critical success factors
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates with the Implementation Partner, Business and Project Manager for proper implementation
2. Manages operations according to the project management methodology
3. Controls the project scope for the module
4. Advices and coordinates with business users in the improvement of business processes
5. Provides accurate inputs for Business blue print preparation and support signoff.
6. UAT Test Cases preparation and performing the same.
7. Provides inputs for reorganizing all master data for SAP upload
8. Ensures that deliverables are accomplished on schedule
9. Ensures timely issue resolution and/or appropriate escalation of issues
10. Provides input on the form and content comprising of but not limited to:
Project Charter; Project Plan; Business Blueprint; User Documentation; User Training
11. Implements SAP Best Practices where ever possible in the interest of process
12. Performs User Acceptance Testing and Cut Over activities
13. Management of all change control items and Issue Log for module
Work Contacts (External/Internal):
Internal: SAP Project Manager, Business Users, department and division heads, management representative
External: Implementation Partner
Work Experience Requirements:
Provides specialist level functional and configuration knowledge in designing SAP solutions in the FICO modules of ECC 6.
Should have sound configuration knowledge of master data, GL, AP, AR, Asset accounting and Cash and Bank accounting including new GL accounting, automatic payment programs and closing cockpit.
Should have sound configuration knowledge of cost element, cost centre, internal order, product costing, profitability analysis and profit center accounting.
Understand dependency between FI and CO and other logistics modules.
Develops key MIS in consultation with key users.
Understands configuration dependencies and interrelationships between separate functional modules of SAP and provide financial expertise into the definition and resolution of issues in this area with this knowledge.
Strong integration knowledge with PS/CS/SD/PP/MM and HR.
Working knowledge of S4 Simple Finance preferred.
Experience in Period End Closing activities in SAP.
Education and Other Requirements:
1. Graduate Degree (preferably in Engg OR ICWA/CA/MBA (for Finance background)
2. SAP Certified in FI/CO
3. Effective communication skills,
4. Analytical, Open & Straight forward and Proactive
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