We are seeking a highly experienced SAP FICO Consultant to support SAP implementation, rollout, localization, and optimization initiatives in Mexico. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of hands-on SAP FICO experience, deep knowledge of Mexico statutory and tax requirements, and proven expertise in local compliance topics including electronic invoicing, electronic accounting, and IMMEX-related processes.
This role requires strong business-facing consulting skills, the ability to work directly with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders, and a willingness to be onsite in Mexico for at least 50% of the engagement.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on SAP FICO consulting experience, including multiple full-cycle implementations, rollouts, or major transformation programs.
- Strong hands‑on knowledge of Mexico SAP localization and statutory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with Mexico electronic invoicing / CFDI processes and related SAP integrations.
- Demonstrated experience with Mexico Electronic Accounting requirements and statutory reporting.
- Practical knowledge of IMMEX‑related processes and their SAP integration impacts.
- Strong understanding of Mexican finance, accounting, tax, and compliance processes relevant to SAP FICO.
- Ability to independently lead requirements workshops, solution design discussions, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
- Fluent English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Willingness and ability to work onsite in Mexico at least 50% of the time.
- Strong stakeholder management, problem‑solving, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and/or S/4HANA conversion or rollout programs.
- Experience integrating SAP with PAC providers, banks, tax engines, customs solutions, or third‑party compliance platforms in Mexico.
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, consumer products, industrial, or other sectors with significant Mexico operations.
- Knowledge of intercompany, transfer pricing, import/export, customs, and maquiladora‑related business processes.
- SAP certification in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, or S/4HANA Finance is a plus.
Engagement Expectations
- Onsite presence: Minimum 50% in Mexico, depending on project phase and business needs.
- Travel: Must be comfortable with regular travel to Mexico project locations.
- Working style: Senior, hands‑on consultant capable of operating independently while collaborating with global and local teams.
- Communication: Must be able to conduct workshops, requirement discussions, and stakeholder communication in both English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SAP FI/CO solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post‑go‑live support for Mexico operations.
- Own Mexico localization requirements and ensure SAP processes comply with local accounting, tax, and statutory regulations.
- Configure and support core SAP FI areas, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, and financial closing.
- Configure and support SAP CO areas, including Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, and profitability‑related processes as applicable.
- Design and support Mexico electronic invoicing processes, including CFDI‑related integration, validation, cancellation, payment complements, and interfaces with authorized certification providers/PACs.
- Support Mexico Electronic Accounting requirements, including Chart of Accounts, trial balance, journal entries, and statutory reporting/integration requirements.
- Provide functional support for IMMEX‑related business and compliance processes, including integration points with procurement, inventory, manufacturing, customs, and finance.
- Work closely with Tax and Finance teams to translate Mexican legal and fiscal requirements into sustainable SAP solutions.
- Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with ABAP, integration, middleware, and external localization vendors on enhancements and interfaces.
- Lead fit‑gap analysis, workshops, solution validation, SIT/UAT support, cutover planning, data migration validation, and hypercare activities.
- Coordinate integration with SAP MM, SD, PP, Treasury, and other relevant modules to ensure end‑to‑end process consistency.
- Provide issue resolution, root‑cause analysis, documentation, user training, and knowledge transfer to business and support teams.