SAP FICO with CO MUST

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient SAP FICO Consultant with a strong emphasis on Controlling (CO) functionalities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in a wide range of SAP FICO areas, including General Ledger, Taxation, Financial Closing, Bank Accounting, Asset Accounting, and robust integration knowledge with other SAP modules. Experience with S/4HANA and specific exposure to complex multi-country/multi-currency environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger (GL):Implement and manage GL functionalities including Parallel Ledgers, Global Chart of Accounts, and Country-specific Chart of Accounts.
• Configure and support Multiple Currency Setups and Multi-GAAP requirements.
• Taxation: Configure and manage Tax setups, reporting, and Account Determination.
• Implement Withholding Tax setup, specifically with GST (Goods and Services Tax).
• Financial Closing: Lead and support Month-End Closing (MEC) and Year-End Closing (YEC) activities.
• Integration & Interfaces: Work extensively with Interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO etc.) for data exchange.
• Possess strong experience in integration with other SAP modules, particularly Procure-to-Pay (PTP) and Order-to-Cash (OTC).
• Handle FI Integration with SD, MM, PP, HR and all associated module interfaces.
• Manage Intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Bank Accounting: Configure and manage House Banks and Bank Accounts.
• Implement and support Electronic Bank Statements (EBS) with various file formats (e.g., MT940).
• Work with Bank Interfaces for Customer Collections and Vendor Payments.
• Asset Accounting: Experience in Multi-country/Multi-currency setup for Asset Accounting.
• Knowledge and experience with New Asset Accounting for New GL.
• Controlling (CO) - MUST:[Explicitly state CO responsibilities here based on specific needs, e.g., Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, CO-PA, Internal Orders, etc. Since the prompt only said CO MUST without specifics, this section needs to be elaborated upon for a real JD. For now, it's highlighted as a crucial area.]
• S/4HANA (Preferable):Experience with S/4HANA, particularly concerning Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Knowledge of new functionalities and best practices in S/4HANA FICO.
• Process & Support: Conduct Month-end and Year-end activities.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide ongoing support for FICO functionalities.
• Develop and optimize FICO configurations to meet business requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in SAP FICO with a strong focus on Controlling (CO) functionalities (MUST HAVE).
• Extensive experience in GL (Parallel Ledgers, Multi-currency, Multi-GAAP).
• Hands-on experience with Tax setup, reporting, and GST.
• Expertise in Financial Closing processes (MEC, YEC).
• Strong experience working with SAP interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO).
• Solid integration experience with PTP/OTC and other modules (SD, MM, PP, HR).
• Proficiency in Intercompany accounting and reconciliation.
• Experience with Payment methods, Payment files, and Bank accounting (House banks, EBS - MT940, Bank Interfaces).
• Hands-on experience in Asset Accounting, including multi-country/currency setups and New Asset Accounting.
• Experience with Treasury module is a plus.
• S/4HANA experience, especially in Accounts Receivable and Payable, is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.