Spanish speaking SAP FICO Analyst

Description

Senior SAP FICO/Bilingual Analyst
Our US-based Fortune 100 client is seeking a mid-senior level SAP FICO Analyst to work from home (anywhere in Mexico) and travel to the client sites in Mexico and Latin America (approximately 25% travel).

Job Description
The SAP FICO Analyst will be responsible for providing SAP FI/CO Business Analysis and SAP application support. You will serve as the liaison between IT and the user community to provide first and second line support for the SAP FI/CO modules to resolve business process issues and problems. You will work closely with business representatives to provide timely solutions to business challenges.

Basic Function:
Provide FI/CO end-user support for global operations to resolve reported incidents, advise users in the proper use of the system, and implement approved enhancement requests. A particular focus will be on Latin American operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Investigate and solve complex business process and system application problems.

Maintain accuracy of helpdesk database of reported problems and the knowledgebase of corrective actions which resolved issue.

Lead small to medium size initiatives and perform system configuration, when needed.

Train other IT team members in finance related technologies and processes, serving as the IT expert.

Translate user’s requests into application system solutions. Analyze system user requirements to define and design system configuration, enhancements, and modifications.

Resolve business issues by working with various groups within and outside of the company (ie. system users, company management, consultants, software support staff).

Define requirements for specific forms/reports.

Participate in the creation, maintenance and enforcement of IT software standards and procedures.

Design test plans, execute test scenarios, validate test data, and document test results.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Interact with process owners and super users in the development of business requirements.

Serve as in-house expert on enterprise-wide technologies (e.g. SAP, BI), business processes and end-user information delivery tools.

Responsible for creation and maintenance of Business Scenarios, Business Process/System Testing, and Quality Assurance of production system changes.

Establish and enforce standardization of business processes and technologies within IT and among operating unit super users.

Responsible for identifying, training and supporting a network of finance super users across the enterprise.

Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and design complex processes and procedures for the configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of sap and related application systems.

Utilize query and reporting tools to provide flexible and timely information to system users determine the appropriate programming tools to supply information to system users.

Desired Skills & Experience

Must Requirements:

Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish.

Travel up to 25%.

At least 4 years of hands-on experience in SAP Finance and Controlling solution design, configuration and implementation.

At least 2 full project lifecycle implementations with the SAP FI/CO module.

Must have good understanding of integration of FI/CO with other SAP modules such as SD, MM, PP and experience interacting with technical team.

Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, schedules and risks/issues.

Strong experience with process design & requirements gathering.

Excellent client interaction and communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to facilitate meetings to gather requirements and present solutions.

Proven ability to quickly learn existing Business Processes and combine knowledge from multiple disciplines (e.g. SAP capability, Standard industry best practice) in order to produce an optimal business solution.

Ability to lead, design, and facilitate multiple concurrent workshops and deliver effective presentations that are valued by the client.

Possess the skills to initiate, evaluate, develop and influence users on adoption of solid, actionable recommendations.

Bachelor's Degree with 6 years or more of relevant work experience in the finance area (or equivalent).

Preferred Experience:

Master’s degree in finance/business, or CPA.

Working knowledge of Mexico and/or Brazilian tax regulations

ABAP programming skills.

Skills:

SAP FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling)

SAP TR (Treasury)

SAP CO-PC (Product Costing)

SAP FI-AA (Asset Accounting)

SAP CO-PA (Profitability Analysis)

Effective Communication # Business Writing

Effective Communication # Oral Interpersonal

Risk Assessment

Business Processes

Business Case Preparation

Develop Requirements and Specifications

Development Life Cycle Methodology & Procedures

Business Process Re-Engineering

Process Analysis and Design