SAP Finance (FICO) Senior Consultant

ATS Client; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte South Africa seeks an experienced SAP FICO specialist to support client engagements and deliver end-to-end lifecycle implementations across GL, AP, AR and Controlling.

You will work in a client-facing role with 7+ years in SAP Finance, draft documentation, and present findings to clients while continuing personal development and professional growth within the practice.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working experience in SAP Finance.
• General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting.
• Controlling

Responsibilities

• Support the Delivery Manager in project execution within specific area of competency, raising issues that may affect quality or timelines.
• Develop and maintain productive client relationships, communicating regularly to meet deliverables expectations and identify opportunities for follow‑on work.
• Assist in creating client presentations, documentation, and ongoing business process improvements.
• Propose solutions to address issues in area of expertise, potentially enhancing service offerings to clients.
• Share expertise with team members, mentor junior staff, and contribute to quality and timeous delivery of work.
• Actively build business relationships that generate leads and support cross‑selling opportunities.
• Maintain personal development and knowledge in specialised area.

Skills

SAP Finance

FICO configuration

End-to-end implementation

Client facing

Documentation

Consulting skills

MM integration

SD integration

Treasury experience

VIM

Education

BCOM Finance

Finance degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

VIM

Treasury systems

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of services to current clients on delegated engagements/projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Delivery Manager in project execution within specific area of competency, raising issues that may affect quality or timelines.
• Develop and maintain productive client relationships, communicating regularly to meet deliverables expectations and identify opportunities for follow‑on work.
• Assist in creating client presentations, documentation, and ongoing business process improvements.
• Propose solutions to address issues in area of expertise, potentially enhancing service offerings to clients.
• Share expertise with team members, mentor junior staff, and contribute to quality and timeous delivery of work.
• Actively build business relationships that generate leads and support cross‑selling opportunities.
• Maintain personal development and knowledge in specialised area.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

Financial Accounting & Controlling Certification:

• General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting
• Controlling
• 7+ years working experience in SAP Finance

Desirable Qualification

BCOM Finance or similar degree

Technical Competencies

• Can independently investigate and troubleshoot functional issues with a strong understanding of the technical requirements.
• Has end‑to‑end project and support experience: Implementation, maintenance, support, and documentation.
• Interact with clients to understand the business requirements to determine blueprints, configuration, testing, migration, support, and continuous enhancements.
• Experience in the following: GL, AP, AR, AA, Banking and Controlling with Product Costing and Profitability Analysis. VIM and Treasury are a bonus.
• At least 3 full life cycle implementations of the FICO module.
• Ability to optimise and simplify FICO processes.
• Facilitates easy collaboration with stakeholders within the FICO space.
• Experience with MM and SD integration.
• Experience of functional designs.
• Must have experience operating in a client facing or similar role.
• Experience in drafting and presenting documentation to clients.
• Consulting skills

Additional Information

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.