SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO)

Blue Pearl; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant to implement and support SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in SAP FI/CO, a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, configuring SAP modules, conducting training, and supporting financial reporting. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI and CO modules in both implementation and support environments.
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting and controlling principles.
• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated SAP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions.
• Configure and customize SAP FI and CO modules.
• Conduct system testing and user training.
• Collaborate with finance teams for compliance and reporting.

Skills

SAP FI and CO modules experience

Financial accounting principles

SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA experience

SAP configuration skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT

SAP FICO certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable and results-oriented SAP FICO Consultant to implement, configure, and support the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This role plays a key part in aligning finance and controlling processes with overall business strategies, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and robust financial reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and cross-functional SAP consultants to deliver integrated and effective financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP FICO solutions.
• Configure and customize SAP FI (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting) and CO (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, etc.) modules.
• Integrate SAP FICO with other SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, and HR to support end-to-end business processes.
• Conduct system testing, support UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and manage troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Provide ongoing user training and support, including creation of user manuals and training sessions.
• Maintain detailed technical and functional documentation for all system changes and enhancements.
• Collaborate with finance teams to optimize financial reporting, compliance, and internal control processes.
• Support critical business activities such as month-end and year-end financial closings and financial audits.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP FI and CO modules in both implementation and support environments.
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting and controlling principles and how they map to SAP.
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA platforms.
• Skilled in SAP configuration, testing, issue resolution, and change management.
• Proven ability to design and deliver integrated SAP solutions that meet business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
• SAP FICO certification is highly desirable.
• Additional training or exposure to S/4HANA Finance is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Financial process acumen and business insight
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proactive communication and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset