Sap Fico Functional Consultant

Vsquare Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vsquare Systems in Mumbai or Pune seeks an experienced SAP FICO Implementation Consultant to lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA and ECC Finance deployments from blueprint to hypercare. You will collaborate with CFO-office stakeholders and technical teams to design scalable financial architectures.

You will drive FI and CO configurations, India localization (GST, TDS/TCS, e-invoicing) and cross-module integrations, plus data migration and testing cycles. Immediate to 15 days notice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 end-to-end SAP FICO implementations, Indian rollout experience.
• Hands-on S/4HANA Finance, Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and BP CVI.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP/IFRS and taxation.
• Available to join immediately or within 15 days in Mumbai/Pune.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and blueprinting using SAP Activate/ASAP.
• Configure FI/CO modules including New GL, AP, AR, AA, and Bank Accounting.
• Oversee data migration (LTMC/LSMW) for master data and balances.
• Coordinate testing cycles (Unit/SIT/UAT) and cutover planning.

Skills

End-to-end SAP FICO

S/4HANA Finance

India Localization

GST & Tax

Data Migration

Blueprinting

LTMC Migration

ABAP Interfaces

Education

CA / CMA or MBA Finance

M.Com / M.Tech with Finance

B.E. / B.Tech with Finance exposure

Tools

LTMC / Migration Cockpit

LSMW / BDC

ASAP / SAP Activate

Fiori Apps for Finance

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Implementation Consultant based in Mumbai or Pune .The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end greenfield/brownfield SAP S/4HANA and ECC Finance implementations from business blueprint/Fit-to-Standard workshops and realization to data migration, cutover, and hypercare support. You will collaborate directly with CFO-office stakeholders, business process owners, and technical teams to design scalable, compliant financial architectures.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Implementation & Solution Design

• Conduct As-Is / To-Be business process assessments and lead Fit-to-Standard / Blueprinting workshops using SAP Activate or ASAP methodology.
• Design and configure organizational structures including Company Codes, Chart of Accounts, Fiscal Year Variants, Posting Period Variants, Profit Centers, and Cost Centers.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation: Business Process Master Lists (BPML), Key Data Structures (KDS), Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Configuration Guides, and Training Manuals.
• Lead Data Migration activities (LTMC / Migration Cockpit / LSMW / BDC) for master data and open items/balances, including GL, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
• Drive Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cutover Planning, Go-Live deployment, and post-Go-Live Hypercare.

2. SAP Financial Accounting (FI) & India Localization

• Configure and deploy core FI submodules: New General Ledger (New GL) / Universal Journal (ACDOCA), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (New AA), and Bank Accounting.
• Set up Automatic Payment Programs (APP), Electronic Bank Statements (EBS), Dunning, Down Payments, and Foreign Currency Valuation.
• Configure and validate India Localization & Statutory Compliance: GST (Input/Output Tax, RCM), Withholding Tax (TDS/TCS), E-Invoicing, E-Way Bill integration, and statutory financial reporting.

3. SAP Controlling (CO)

• Design and configure Cost Element Accounting (CEL), Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Internal Orders (IO), and Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
• Implement Product Costing (CO-PC) (Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order scenarios, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, WIP, Variance Calculation, and Settlement).
• Configure Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) (Account-based / Margin Analysis and Costing-based) to support granular management reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial closing procedures and allocations/assessments.

4. Cross-Module Integration & Technical Collaboration

• Configure and troubleshoot tight touchpoint integrations: FI-MM (Procure-to-Pay / OBYC automatic account determination), FI-SD (Order-to-Cash / VKOA revenue account determination), FI-PP, and FI-PS.
• Author detailed Functional Specifications (FS) for complex WRICEFW objects (Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms) and coordinate closely with ABAP and third-party interface teams.

Required Qualifications & Educational Background

Highest Relevant Qualifications (Mandatory)

Candidates must hold at least one of the following premier professional or post‑graduate qualifications:

• Professional Accounting: Chartered Accountant (CA ICAI) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA / ICWA ICMAI).
• Post-Graduate Management/Commerce: MBA in Finance, PGDM in Finance, or M.Com from a recognized university/institute.
• Technical Post-Graduate / Engineering (with Finance Domain Experience): M. Tech / MCA / B.E. / B. Tech coupled with demonstrated hands‑on expertise in core accounting principles and financial business processes.

Core Experience & Skills

• Implementation Track Record: Minimum 2 to 3 end-to-end full-lifecycle SAP FICO implementations (Indian domestic rollout/implementation experience is highly required).
• S/4HANA Expertise: Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (1909 / 2020 / 2021 / 2023+), Business Partner (BP) CVI configuration, Universal Journal (ACDOCA), and Fiori apps for Finance.
• Domain Mastery: Strong command of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IFRS, corporate taxation, and P&L / Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Availability: Must be able to join immediately or currently serving the final days of notice period (under 15 days) in Mumbai or Pune.

Preferred / Desirable Credentials

• SAP Official Certification in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Exposure to SAP FSCM (Credit, Collections, and Dispute Management), Treasury and Risk Management (TRM), or Central Finance (CFIN).