SAP FICO Functional Consultant

AES Global; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

You’ll bring 3+ years in SAP design, strong integration knowledge with MM/SD/HCM, and a solid ITIL background. The role is hybrid in Johannesburg with client-facing responsibilities and problem solving at the core.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ SAP design and configuration experience.
• Functional knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA and new GL), including interfaces, data migration and integration.
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with other modules (MM, SD) and with HCM.
• 2+ years’ Agile experience.
• ITIL 3 certification (required).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement SAP FICO solutions — General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting and Profitability Analysis
• Configure and test SAP (and third-party) FICO functions, and troubleshoot technical problems
• Write functional and test specifications, and training and testing material
• Provide third-level support and resolve business-as-usual issues
• Lead and contribute to FICO projects, ensuring successful deployment and integration with other SAP modules

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Client-facing

Agile experience

Education

3-year IT-related degree

SAP FICO certification

TOGAF / COBIT / Prince II

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

We’re working with an established retail group, and they’re looking for an SAP FICO Functional Consultant to configure, test and support their SAP Finance & Controlling environment.

You’ll design, configure and implement FICO solutions, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, write functional and test specifications, and support users on third-level incidents — leading and contributing to FICO projects and their integration with other SAP modules.

What you’ll do

• Design, configure and implement SAP FICO solutions — General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Cost Centre Accounting and Profitability Analysis
• Configure and test SAP (and third-party) FICO functions, and troubleshoot technical problems
• Write functional and test specifications, and training and testing material
• Provide third-level support and resolve business-as-usual issues
• Lead and contribute to FICO projects, ensuring successful deployment and integration with other SAP modules

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years’ SAP design and configuration experience
• Functional knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA and new GL), including interfaces, data migration and integration
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with other modules (MM, SD) and with HCM
• 2+ years’ Agile experience
• ITIL 3 certification (required)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and client-facing skills

Advantageous

• A 3-year IT-related degree (Finance, Accounting, Business or related)
• SAP FICO certification, TOGAF, COBIT or Prince II
• Knowledge of retail industry models

Working model

Hybrid in Johannesburg — two to three days a week in the office.