SAP FICO Functional Consultant

Megan Forg Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SAP FICO Functional Consultant to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for configuring and testing SAP FICO functions, troubleshooting technical issues, and driving process optimization. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder management, you will document functional specifications and provide user support for complex incidents. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a leading South African retailer, where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the success of finance-related projects. If you're passionate about SAP solutions and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SAP design and configuration experience required.
• Knowledge of IT best practices and IT Service Management principles.

Responsibilities

• Write functional specifications and provide user support for incidents.
• Make recommendations to optimize FICO processes and policies.

Skills

SAP FICO design and configuration

Agile methodologies

ITIL 3

Project management

Retail industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Business process documentation

Education

3-year IT related degree

ITIL 3 Certification

SAP Specialist Certification – FICO

TOGAF Certification

COBIT Prince 2 Certification

Job description

SAP FICO Functional Consultant required in Johannesburg.

Opportunity available at a leading South African Retailer for a SAP FICO Functional Consultant to configure and test SAP and other 3rd party FICO functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems.

Location: Marlboro, Johannesburg (Hybrid).

Salary: R1.4m per annum.

Requirements:

• 3+ years SAP design and configuration experience.
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up).
• Functional knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA, New GL) including interfaces, data migration and integration.
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with HCM.
• Understanding of SAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture.
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3).
• Knowledge of Project management including methods and tools.
• Knowledge of retail industry models.
• Understanding of Retail and Finance operating model and value chain.
• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design.
• Documenting functional and technical specifications.
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process.
• Driving change, stakeholder management and financial acumen.

Qualifications:

• Certified in ITIL 3 (Required)
• 3-year IT related degree (Advantageous)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (Advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT Prince 2 (Advantageous)
• SAP Specialist Certification – FICO (Advantageous)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material.
• Provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.
• Make recommendations to optimise FICO processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standards.
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents.
• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions.
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives.