SAP Functional Consultant GL/Costing COPA

Introduction

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBM's global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.

IBM's state-of-the-art [1] Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM’s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:

• The CIC NS is one of IBM’s highest performing delivery centres worldwide - for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.

• More than 100 of our employees received promotion in 2015 alone. Structured career development programs are helping us grow our future leaders from within.

• We are very focused on continuous skill development - staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.

• Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia’s ICT industry, especially in talent development.

We are currently recruiting for top talent in SAP Practice - FICO - COPA. If you are on top of your profession and possess the following key skills, we invite you to apply to our openings.

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Your role and responsibilities

An SAP General Ledger (GL), Controlling (CO), and Profitability Analysis (PA) consultant is responsible for configuring and managing the SAP FI and CO modules to optimize financial accounting, cost tracking, and profitability analysis processes. They handle tasks such as setting up the general ledger, defining cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, and configuring the allocation of costs and revenues. The consultant ensures seamless integration between GL, CO, and other SAP modules like MM and SD for accurate financial reporting. They configure and manage profitability analysis to assess business performance, profitability by segment, and market conditions. Additionally, the consultant creates financial reports, manages period-end closing processes, troubleshoots system issues, and provides post-implementation support. They also conduct end-user training, ensure system maintenance, and drive continuous improvements in financial management processes, requiring deep technical expertise in SAP GL, CO, and PA along with a solid understanding of financial management and reporting. They should be experts in Fiori applications and capable of leading independent client-facing workshops.

Must be located in Halifax or willing to relocate to Halifax.

Required technical and professional expertise

• At least 5 years of in-depth knowledge of SAP General Ledger (GL)

• At least 5 years of in-depth knowledge of SAP Cost Center Accounting (CCA)

• At least 3 years of in-depth knowledge of SAP Product Costing and Materials Ledger

• At least 3 years of in-depth knowledge of SAP Controlling Profit Analysis (COPA)

• At least 3 years of domain accounts experience in manufacturing costing & cost sheet

• End-to-End SAP Project Implementation experience as a CO consultant

• Effective requirement Gathering, Gap Analysis, Solution design & BBP documentation & Sign off with Core team

• Strong communication, reporting skills

• Prior employment with an consulting firm as a SAP CO Consultant will be a advantage

Preferred technical and professional experience

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