SAP FICO Consultant

Client of Advansys ESC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Advansys ESC seeks a skilled SAP FICO Consultant to support the customer's SAP finance landscape with emphasis on SAP FICO Finance and Controlling and the SAP Central Finance hub for group-wide reporting across entities.

The role requires hands-on SAP FICO configuration, Central Finance implementation or support experience, familiarity with SLT replication, and strong knowledge of group consolidation, audit readiness, and IPO-disclosure standards. On-site in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP FICO configuration and support experience.
• Experience with SAP Central Finance and replication.
• Familiarity with group consolidation, financial reporting standards, and IPO disclosure requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• On-site presence in Khobar, Saudi Arabia; English proficiency; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, ...).
• Support the SAP Central Finance hub and replication from source ERP systems (SAP & non-SAP).
• Perform chart-of-accounts harmonization and entity mapping across subsidiaries.
• Support group-wide financial reporting with drill-down to source transactions.
• Gather requirements with finance/IT, configure the system, and resolve issues.
• Prepare functional specs, configuration docs and handover materials.
• Coordinate with Advansys delivery management for status reporting and escalation.

Skills

SAP FICO

S/4HANA

Central Finance

SLT Replication

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

SAP FICO Certification

Tools

SLT

Central Finance tooling

Job description

The consultant will support the customer s SAP finance landscape with a core focus on SAP FICO Finance and Controlling and the SAP Central Finance hub used for group-wide transaction-level financial reporting across multiple entities. The engagement supports reporting and transparency requirements associated with group consolidation, audit readiness, and listing IPO-related disclosure standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support SAP FICO modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders and Profit Center Accounting
• Support the SAP Central Finance hub, including replication of financial documents from source ERP systems SAP and non-SAP via SLT landscape transformation
• Perform chart-of-accounts harmonization and entity mapping across subsidiaries feeding into the central hub
• Support group-wide financial reporting with entity-level drill-down to source transactions
• Work with the customer s finance and IT teams to gather requirements, configure the system and resolve issues
• Support testing, data validation and reconciliation between source systems and the central hub
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documentation and handover materials
• Coordinate with Advansys delivery management for status reporting and escalation

Proven hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and support, ideally on S/4HANA. Direct experience implementing or supporting SAP Central Finance (replication setup, mapping/harmonization, central reporting). Familiarity with SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation) or comparable replication technology. Understanding of group consolidation, financial reporting standards, and audit/compliance requirements relevant to listed or IPO-track companies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly with client finance stakeholders. Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage given the regional client base. Willingness to be based on-site at the customer s office in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. SAP FICO certification (S/4HANA Finance preferred). Prior experience in oil & gas, industrial, or large multi-entity group environments in the GCC. Experience supporting IPO-readiness or listing-related financial reporting projects.