SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting Quality Assurance Consultant

Client of ITHR 360° CONSULTING FZE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of ITHR 360° CONSULTING FZE in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting QA Consultant to independently review designs, validate consolidation structures, and ensure alignment with IFRS requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, data integrity, and stakeholder reporting, with onsite delivery in Riyadh; candidates should bring 10+ years of SAP consolidation experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP consulting experience focused on financial consolidation.
• Lead review of solution designs, specs, and data integration.
• Experience with SIT/UAT, data migration, go-live readiness.
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge.
• English communications with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently review SAP Group Reporting designs and configurations.
• Assess consolidation structures, hierarchies, and mapping accuracy.
• Evaluate intercompany matching, elimination, and data collection.
• Validate currency translation setups across multi-currency entities.
• Provide governance and quality assurance as part of SAP transformation program.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting

IFRS Consolidation

Independent QA / Governance

Financial Consolidation Processes

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP S 4HANA Group Reporting Solution Assurance Independently review and evaluate SAP S 4HANA Group Reporting solution designs configurations and functional specifications Assess the overall consolidation architecture and its alignment with the organization s financial reporting requirements Review consolidation units consolidation groups organizational hierarchies and reporting structures Validate the configuration and application of consolidation methods ownership structures and consolidation rules Evaluate the alignment of Group Reporting processes with SAP S 4HANA standard functionality and leading practices Review consolidation master data reporting dimensions financial statement items and consolidation-related mappings Assess the effectiveness of Group Reporting solutions in supporting accurate timely and controlled financial consolidation Identify functional gaps configuration inconsistencies and implementation risks and recommend corrective actions

2. Legal Consolidation and Statutory Financial Reporting Review legal consolidation processes and solution designs in accordance with applicable IFRS requirements Assess consolidation group structures consolidation units ownership relationships and reporting hierarchies Validate consolidation methods including full consolidation equity method accounting and other applicable consolidation approaches Review investment consolidation ownership changes and consolidation-related accounting treatments where applicable Assess minority interest and Non-Controlling Interest NCI calculations and reporting Evaluate consolidation adjustments elimination postings and financial statement preparation processes Review the treatment of acquisitions disposals and changes in group ownership where relevant Validate the completeness and accuracy of consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement and Cash Flow reporting Identify compliance risks and inconsistencies in consolidation accounting and statutory reporting

3. Management Consolidation and Performance Reporting Review management consolidation requirements and related SAP Group Reporting designs Assess management reporting structures across business units legal entities operational segments and geographical locations Validate consolidation hierarchies reporting dimensions and group-level management reporting processes Evaluate the integration of financial and operational information required for management decision-making Review the design of consolidated financial performance indicators and reporting outputs Assess the consistency of financial information between statutory consolidation and management reporting Identify potential reporting gaps data inconsistencies and opportunities for process improvements Recommend enhancements to strengthen group-level financial visibility reporting accuracy and management insight

4. Intercompany Matching Reconciliation and Elimination Independently assess intercompany matching and reconciliation solution designs Review intercompany transaction identification matching rules and reconciliation methodologies Validate intercompany elimination processes involving Intercompany Receivables and Payables Intercompany Revenue and Expenses Intercompany Profit and Loss Intercompany Dividends Intercompany Investments and Equity Unrealized Intercompany Profit where applicable Evaluate the configuration and effectiveness of Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation ICMR processes where implemented Assess the accuracy and completeness of elimination rules and consolidation adjustments Review the handling of intercompany differences exceptions and unreconciled balances Validate reconciliation controls approval workflows and supporting documentation Identify risks that may result in inaccurate group financial statements or unresolved intercompany balances

5. Currency Translation and Multinational Consolidation Review currency translation designs for entities operating across multiple currencies and jurisdictions Evaluate the configuration of local currency group currency and other relevant reporting currency requirements Validate exchange rate types translation methods and currency conversion procedures Review the treatment of foreign currency translation adjustments and related financial statement impacts Assess the handling of currency translation differences and cumulative translation reserves where applicable Evaluate the accuracy of currency translation for Balance Sheet Income Statement and equity-related consolidation items Review the integration of exchange rate data and currency translation reporting Identify potential risks affecting multinational consolidation accuracy and IFRS compliance

6. Group Reporting Data Integration and Collection Review data integration architecture and consolidation data collection processes Assess the integration between SAP S 4HANA Financial Accounting and SAP Group Reporting Evaluate financial data extraction mapping transformation and loading procedures Review the integration of financial information from SAP and non-SAP entities Assess flexible upload mechanisms and data collection procedures for group entities Validate financial statement item mapping reporting classifications and master data consistency Review SAP Group Reporting Data Collection capabilities where applicable Assess controls surrounding data completeness accuracy timeliness and reconciliation Identify gaps in source data integration mapping logic or consolidation data quality

Mandatory Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of SAP consulting experience , with extensive expertise in financial consolidation and SAP Group Reporting.
• Minimum 5 end-to-end SAP implementation projects , with substantial involvement throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• At least 2 SAP implementations within the Oil & Gas, Midstream, Downstream, Petrochemical, or Energy sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting.
• Comprehensive functional knowledge of:
  • Legal Consolidation
  • Management Consolidation
  • Consolidation Unit and Group Structures
  • Consolidation Methods and Ownership Structures
  • Investment Consolidation
  • Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation
  • Intercompany Elimination
  • Currency Translation
  • Financial Statement Item Mapping
  • Consolidation Data Collection and Integration
  • Group Financial Close Processes
  • Consolidated Financial Reporting
• Strong understanding of applicable IFRS requirements, particularly those related to consolidated financial statements, business combinations, foreign currency translation, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in independent quality assurance, solution reviews, design validation, or SAP implementation governance.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting architecture, standard functionality, and leading practices.
• Experience reviewing Solution Design Documents, functional specifications, consolidation rules, and integration designs.
• Hands-on experience in reviewing SIT, UAT, data migration, cutover, Go-Live readiness, and stabilization activities.
• Strong understanding of financial data integration between SAP Finance and Group Reporting.
• Ability to independently challenge consolidation solution designs and identify accounting, functional, and integration risks.
• Strong financial accounting, consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting process knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to prepare executive-level reports and present findings to senior management.
• Willingness and availability to work onsite in Saudi Arabia according to project deployment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA certification in Group Reporting, Financial Consolidation, or a related functional area.
• Previous experience working as an Independent QA Consultant, SAP Group Reporting Solution Assurance Consultant, SAP Consolidation Lead, or SAP Group Reporting Solution Architect.
• Experience supporting large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs within the GCC region.
• Previous SAP Group Reporting implementation or assurance experience in Oil & Gas or energy organizations.
• Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology and project quality gates.
• Familiarity with SAP Signavio, SAP Solution Manager, or SAP Cloud ALM.
• Experience with SAP Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR).
• Exposure to SAP Group Reporting Data Collection and financial data integration from non-SAP systems.
• Experience working with major System Integrators on enterprise SAP transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of IFRS consolidation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Arabic language proficiency will be considered an advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting specialist with a strong combination of hands-on financial consolidation implementation experience, IFRS accounting knowledge, Oil & Gas industry expertise, and independent quality assurance capabilities . Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience designing, implementing, reviewing, or governing complex financial consolidation solutions across multiple legal entities, reporting hierarchies, and currencies. The successful consultant must be capable of independently evaluating consolidation solutions developed by System Integrators, challenging functional and accounting design decisions, identifying risks, and providing recommendations aligned with SAP S/4HANA leading practices and applicable financial reporting standards. Experience engaging with Group Finance teams, consolidation specialists, financial controllers, SAP implementation partners, and senior project governance stakeholders is essential. Important: This is primarily an Independent Quality Assurance, Group Reporting Solution Review, and Implementation Governance role , rather than a conventional SAP Group Reporting configuration or implementation position. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience reviewing, assessing, and validating SAP implementation deliverables in addition to their functional and financial consolidation expertise.