Description
JOB OBJECTIVE
The role will be leading the SAP FICO & other finance systems .The FICO vendor team for Enterprise IT applications will be managed by this role. The role reports into Head-Enterprise IT Applications. This role will be a part of Corporate IT team, which provides
centralized expertise for IT Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Applications/Development and Digital to group businesses
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic (Direct ownership)
Explore & leverage technologies for new businesses/requirements/geographies to enable business growth
Operational (Collaborative role)
Managing day to day operation, resolve finance system issues, support business function for smooth operation. Also manage Audits/Compliance & Reports etc.
Financial
Drive implementation, develop/configure, manage finance systems across the enterprise to improve efficiencies & productivity at sustainable costs.
People (Direct Ownership)
Manage internal & external resources to ensure smooth delivery/running of finance systems acrossthe enterprise as per defined SLAs.
The person will be responsible for SAP FICO & other finance systems ,as SME to support Enterprise IT Applications. Key responsibilities would include:
As SME need to provide systems support in Finance & Controlling business functions.
Responsible to resolve incidents and executing minor enhancements independently.
Work with end users and business owners to understand their requirements and provide the
resolutions or map FICO standard processes to the business needs.
Should be able to participate in Functional solution designing. Analyze end-to-end
requirements and offer optimized solutions.
Identify change request and coordinate with change request/Project teams for on time
delivery of the change requests.
Co-ordinate with various teams and actively participates in Unit testing, Integration Testing
and UAT phase.
Assist the business users with FICO functionalities and participate in business blueprinting
process and system integrations.
Conduct end user training periodically as per requirements and prepare user manuals.
Ensure End users are effectively trained and positioned to use all available system
functionalities.
Provide support to ongoing projects
Leverage existing applications, systems and processes.
Responsible for updating and sharing status report to Managers and coordinators.
Should strive for continuous improvements and permanent solutions.
Execute all activities of SAP and documentation according to regulatory compliance
standards. Work with Corporate compliance to ensure compliance requirements are defined,
managed and monitored.
Stay updated with latest technologies in finance function.
Support all the Audits teams with providing the requested data and process explanations
when requested.
Manage escalation if any from Business teams.
Should perform Project planning, estimating, tracking and reporting for small projects.
Regularly have meeting with IT Partners & Business teams on the Incident status and
Support improvements.
Preferred candidate profile
QUALIFICATION
Education: Bachelor or Graduate in finance, Chartered Accountant or ICWA or MBA
Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Relevant software certifications
PMP/Scrum/ ITIL & relevant Applications certifications preferred.
EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience in SAP core functionality in SAP FICO solutions and 3+ years of
experience in domain Finance area
Should have good understanding on SAP FICO processes, SAP Fiori etc.
Candidate must have Configuration experience in the area of FICO.
Detailed and good SAP FICO knowledge in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Assets,
General Ledger, Bank accounting, New GL, Reporting, Cost center accounting, Profit Center
accounting, Internal Order, Product Costing, COPA, Project systems and month end closing
areas.
Strong technical knowledge on interfaces and authorizations is required.
Experience in production support and project implementation in a Global SAP environment is
a must.
Resolve and manage Authorization issues related to FICO.
Support experience of Business Services Industry background is highly desirable.
Skills and Knowledge or experience in reporting tools such as Power BI/Qlik Sense is
preferred.
Experience in SAP S/4 HANA is preferred.
Experience in any Accounts Payable automation process will be added advantage.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED : OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Should have sound knowledge of ticketing tool.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Good collaboration, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Good presentation and facilitation skills.
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing
multiple priorities.
Must maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
Perks and benefits
As per company norms