SAP FICO Consultant

Simelabs - Digital, AI/ML, Automation, Robotics, Gen AI.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Simelabs is seeking a Senior Solution Architect, D&T SAP FICO to define and deliver IT-enabled financial solutions. You’ll partner with the D&T team across locations to meet business needs and align with West D&T policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include end-to-end SAP FICO configuration, banking processes integration, and producing lifecycle documents. Global travel and strong English skills are expected in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience as consultant/solution architect in SAP FICO
• Considerable architectural experience in Bank Accounting is essential
• Excellent SAP skills with up-to-date knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Finance release
• Experience with regulatory compliance including SOX and GMP is preferred

Responsibilities

• Define, deliver and support IT-enabled business solutions for Finance processes
• Map business requirements to optimal technical solutions
• Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet requirements
• Create and maintain system lifecycle documents and SOPs
• Participate in Change Control and production support activities
• Ensure alignment with West policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Skills

SAP FICO

S/4HANA Finance

GL accounting

Bank accounting

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + MBA in Finance

CA (Chartered Accountant)

CFA

CMA (Final)

Tools

SAP S4HANA

BCM

BAM

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP FICO requires in-depth knowledge and experience and is accountable for collaborating with the D&T team in various locations to define, deliver and support IT enabled business solutions for Financial processes. This role will also help define strategic direction, determine business needs and design & deliver technical solutions for Finance. Senior Solution Architect has primary accountability for the delivery of financial systems, system enhancement and production support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with S4HANA application and other teams to define, determine business needs and design & deliver technical financial solutions through system configuration. This includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best practices.
• Spearhead the mapping of map business requirements to optimal technical solutions.
• Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business requirements.
• Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and process set within the ERP Services Delivery model, West policies and procedures as well as Regulatory requirements including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA GMP.
• Create and maintain system lifecycle documents in accordance with West policies and procedures, including creation and maintenance of SOPs, SOIs and Job Aids.
• Work within and participates in the Change Control process.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with M.B.A (Finance), Chartered Accountant – C.A, CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst, CMA -Cost Management Accounting (Final) or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Preferred but not required: Agile & Scrum Certification, ITIL

Work Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience required in handling roles as consultant / solution architect in SAP FICO module
• Considerable work experience in architectural role in Bank Accounting is a must.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent SAP skills – system functionality and technical understanding must be up to date on latest SAP S4HANA Finance release.
• SAP FI – Accounts Receivable and Payable; General Ledger including new GL; Fixed Asset Accounting; Bank Accounting; Taxes on Sales / Purchases; Withholding taxes; Cross-modular integration with CO, MM, SD, PP, PM and PS modules;
• Expert level work experience in configuring end-to-end banking process solution including integrated payments, bank statement processing, preferrably integrated with BCM, BAM is essential.
• Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient English language skills
• Willingness to global travel
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.