SAP FICO Functional Accountant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT and recruitment seeks an experienced Financial Process & Project Consultant to manage market rollouts for a global finance transformation program. The successful candidate will leverage extensive financial process knowledge and project management skills to implement an SAP financial template across multiple regions, ensuring a seamless transition and alignment with local standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in financial process optimization.
• Prior involvement in global SAP template rollouts.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate market rollouts within a global finance program.
• Conduct Fit-Gap workshops and facilitate SAP template implementation.
• Oversee testing, defect management, and user training.

Skills

SAP

FICO

Accounts Receivable

Template Rollout

Asset Accounting

Education

BCom in Accounting

Postgraduate degree or professional certification

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Process & Project Consultant to lead and coordinate market rollouts within a global finance transformation program. The ideal candidate will have strong financial process knowledge, project/change management expertise, and the ability to influence key stakeholders. This role is critical in ensuring the successful implementation of a global SAP financial template across multiple regions.



Key Responsibilities

• Market Rollout Coordination
  
• Coordinate market-specific rollouts within the financial product stream.
  
• Maintain oversight of processes, structures, and delivery outcomes for the assigned Feature Team.
  
• Fit-to-Template Process Implementation
  
• Lead Fit/Gap workshops to introduce and align local teams with the global template.
  
• Document findings, track gaps, and collaborate with product experts to resolve discrepancies.
  
• Ensure data collection sheets (master data & customizing) are completed accurately.
  
• Testing & Defect Management
  
• Oversee implementation and testing of the Feature Team solution for the assigned market.
  
• Monitor defect logs and coordinate resolution in collaboration with development and QA teams.
  
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
  
• Plan and facilitate training sessions for end users and key stakeholders.
  
• Ensure proper handover and support during go-live and stabilization phases.
  
• Migration & Authorization Activities
  
• Facilitate migration mapping workshops, ensuring comprehensive and accurate results.
  
• Ensure authorization and security-related topics are addressed in collaboration with relevant teams.
  
• Agile Team Support
  
• Actively contribute to wave planning, backlog grooming, and sprint activities.
  
• Support UAT planning, cut-over activities, and provide ongoing support post-rollout.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in financial process optimization, ERP implementation, or finance transformation projects.
  
• Prior involvement in global SAP template rollouts.
  
• SAP knowledge (especially in FI/CO modules).
  
• BCom in Accounting or related financial discipline (essential).
  
• Postgraduate degree or professional certification (e.g., CIMA, SAICA, ACCA) highly beneficial.
  
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA is advantageous.
  
• In-depth process and accounting knowledge across key finance areas (e.g., Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Investment Accounting, Cost Accounting).
  
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate financial structures.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at various organizational levels.
  
• Proven experience in change and project management within a complex, global environment.
  
• Ability to take ownership, drive outcomes, and manage delivery against tight timelines.
  
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
  
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as per the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
  

Desired Skills:

• SAP
• FICO
• Accounts Receivable
• Template Rollout
• Asset Accounting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

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