Job Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned SAP FICO Consultant with extensive experience in lifecycle implementations and production support. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of core finance processes and a specialized focus on Invoicing Solutions, including automated billing, tax compliance (GST/VAT), and electronic invoicing integration. As a senior member of the team, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery, ensuring robust financial reporting and streamlined accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities :

- Core Module Management : Lead the configuration and maintenance of SAP FICO sub-modules : General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Accounting, and Fixed Assets (AA).

- Invoicing & Billing Expertise : Design and optimize Sales-side (AR) and Purchase-side (AP) invoicing workflows.

- Implement and support Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing) solutions in compliance with local tax authorities (e.g., GST in India, ZATCA in Saudi Arabia, or PEPPOL in Europe).

- Configure Output Determination and integration with SD/MM for automated invoice generation.

- Controlling (CO) : Manage Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Profit Center Accounting (PCA), and Internal Orders. Experience with Product Costing (PC) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is a significant plus.

- End-to-End Implementation : Lead all project phases, including Requirement Gathering, Business Blueprinting, Functional Specification (FS) creation, Configuration, Unit Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

- Integration : Ensure seamless integration between FICO and other SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, and HR).

- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with business finance leads to translate complex accounting requirements into scalable SAP solutions.

Required Technical Skills :

- SAP Experience : Minimum 2 full-lifecycle implementations and at least 3 years of steady production support.

- Invoicing Technologies : Hands-on experience with IDOCs, EDI (810/880), and XML-based invoice exchanges.

Familiarity with Document Compliance (formerly eDocument Cockpit).

- Taxation : Proficiency in configuring Tax on Sales & Purchases, Withholding Tax, and GST/VAT legal requirements.

- Technical Literacy : Ability to debug ABAP code, understand BAPIs/BADIs, and work closely with developers on custom RICEFW objects.

- Reporting : Experience with SAP standard reports, Fiori apps, and ideally, exposure to Power BI or S/4HANA Embedded Analytics for financial reporting.

Qualifications & Soft Skills :

- Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field (CA/ICWA/MBA Finance preferred).

- Certification : SAP FICO Certification (S/4HANA preferred).

- Communication : Strong professional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical financial stakeholders.

- Problem-Solving : Proven track record of managing complex ticket resolutions and "firefighting" during month-end or year-end closing.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with S/4HANA Finance migrations or Greenfields.

- Knowledge of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) for invoice automation.

- Prior experience in the IT services/consulting industry managing Global Delivery models