SAP FI/CO Project Lead – SAP ECC Integration

Blue Pearl Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl is seeking an experienced SAP FI/CO Project Lead to lead the SAP ECC FI/CO workstream for the integration of a recently acquired subsidiary and the enablement of dual-ledger reporting across IFRS and US GAAP.

The successful candidate will act as the SAP FI/CO project lead, super user and implementation specialist, driving functional design, data migration, testing, cutover and hypercare activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP FI/CO functional experience.
• Deep SAP ECC FI/CO expertise.
• Experience delivering M&A integrations within SAP ECC.
• Experience with parallel accounting and dual-ledger in multi-GAAP environments.
• Strong understanding of finance master data, financial postings, period-end close and reconciliation processes.
• Hands-on data migration, mapping, mock conversions and reconciliation.
• Experience with testing, cutover and hypercare activities.
• Experience working within SOX-controlled environments and formal change/release management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP ECC FI/CO workstream for the acquired subsidiary integration.
• Design and implement parallel accounting and dual-ledger reporting for IFRS and US GAAP.
• Lead SAP FI/CO configuration, implementation and integration activities.
• Manage finance master data mapping and migration planning.
• Oversee testing, reconciliation, defect resolution and data integrity.
• Coordinate cutover planning, execution and hypercare.
• Ensure accurate postings, period-end processing and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with DT and business stakeholders on SAP integration.
• Operate in SOX-controlled environment with change management.
• Resolve complex issues and maintain delivery momentum.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

SAP ECC

M&A integration

Parallel accounting

Dual-ledger reporting

SOX compliance

Data migration

Stakeholder management

Cutover management

Financial data reconciliation

Job description

This is a remote position.

BluePearl is seeking an experienced SAP FI/CO Project Lead to lead the SAP ECC Finance and Controlling workstream for the integration of a recently acquired subsidiary and the enablement of dual-ledger reporting across IFRS and US GAAP.

The successful candidate will act as the SAP FI/CO project lead, super user and implementation specialist, driving functional design, data migration, testing, cutover and hypercare activities.

The role will work closely with the DT team, which leads the overall SAP integration and administration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP ECC FI/CO workstream for the acquired subsidiary integration.
• Drive the design and implementation of parallel accounting and dual-ledger reporting for IFRS and US GAAP.
• Lead SAP FI/CO functional configuration, implementation and integration activities.
• Manage finance master data mapping, migration planning, mock conversions and data validation.
• Oversee testing, reconciliation, defect resolution and financial data integrity.
• Coordinate cutover planning, execution and post-go-live hypercare.
• Ensure accurate financial postings, period-end processing and reconciliation.
• Work closely with DT and relevant business stakeholders to align SAP integration activities.
• Operate within controlled environments, adhering to SOX requirements and change/release management processes.
• Resolve complex functional issues and maintain delivery momentum under tight project deadlines.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of SAP FI/CO functional experience.
• Deep functional expertise in SAP ECC FI/CO.
• Demonstrated experience delivering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations within SAP ECC environments.
• Proven experience with parallel accounting and dual-ledger solutions in multi-GAAP environments.
• Strong understanding of finance master data, financial postings, period-end close and reconciliation processes.
• Hands‑on experience with data migration, mapping, mock conversions and reconciliation.
• Experience with testing, cutover and hypercare activities.
• Experience working within SOX-controlled environments and formal change/release management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Core Skills and Keywords

SAP FI/CO | SAP ECC | M&A Integration | IFRS | US GAAP | Parallel Accounting | Dual-Ledger Reporting | Financial Data Migration | Master Data Mapping | Mock Conversions | Reconciliation | Testing | Cutover | Hypercare | SOX Compliance | Change Management | Release Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

An experienced SAP FI/CO specialist who can take ownership of a finance integration workstream, deliver dual-GAAP reporting capabilities and manage complex migration and implementation activities within a short-term project environment.