Senior SAP RTR Consultant

Job Title: Senior SAP RTR Consultant

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10 –15 Years

Company: Madiba Global Solutions (Madiba India)

About Us

Madiba Global Solutions (MGS) is a leading SAP consulting firm focused on delivering client value and ROI through best-in-class SAP solutions. We are seeking a Senior SAP FICO Consultant to join our offshore delivery team supporting global S/4HANA implementations.

Position Overview

A senior, hands-on role driving end-to-end SAP Finance implementations and AMS support. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP FICO expertise across GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Banking & Cash Management, and Project Systems (including WBS/WBSE), with a solid grasp of IFRS/US GAAP close processes and proven delivery across multi-country S/4HANA programmes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Core Finance & Controlling Configuration

•     Configure and support core FI modules: GL (New GL, parallel ledgers, document splitting), AP, AR, Bank Accounting, and Fixed Assets (FI-AA) within S/4HANA.

•     Lead Accounts Payable (AP) configuration: vendor master, invoice processing (PO-based and non-PO), tolerance checks, invoice parking/posting, exception handling, and period-end clearing.

•     Configure Banking & Cash Management: House Banks, Electronic Bank Reconciliation (EBS), Bank Communication Management (BCM), and Data Medium Exchange (DME) for payment file generation and bank integration.

•     Lead Project Systems (PS) configuration: WBS Elements (WBSE), Networks, Project Profiles, settlement rules, and integration with FI/CO for capital and operational project accounting.

•     Configure and maintain Controlling modules: CO-CCA (Cost Centre Accounting), CO-PCA (Profit Centre Accounting), CO-PA (Profitability Analysis), Internal Orders, and Product Costing (CO-PC).

•     Manage period-end and year-end close activities: accruals, provisions, FX valuation, depreciation runs, settlement cycles, allocations, and intercompany postings aligned with IFRS/US GAAP.

•     Handle Indian statutory requirements: GST configuration, CIN, TDS/TCS, and multi-country tax processes.

2. Integration & Interface Management

•     Ensure seamless cross-module integration with MM (P2P), SD (O2C); validate end-to-end process flows and data consistency including IDocs and interface management.

•     Manage integration of non-SAP systems (e.g., third-party invoice management platforms, banking portals, and payment hubs) via IDocs, APIs, and middleware solutions.

•     Support end-to-end payment processes: F110 payment runs, PMW (Payment Medium Workbench), RFFOEDI1/RFFOAVIS programme outputs, and BCM/DME file monitoring.

•     Collaborate with MM/SD teams to ensure seamless procurement-to-payment and order-to-cash flows.

3. Implementation, Data Migration & SAP Activate

•     Execute 2–3 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations; lead fit-to-standard workshops, SIT/UAT cycles, cutover planning, go-live, and hyper care for FICO scope (SAP Activate methodology).

•     Support data migration activities using SAP Migration Cockpit: extraction, cleansing, and loading for AP master data (vendors, open items, bank data), asset master data, and related financial objects.

•     Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) for data sanitisation, deduplication, transformation, and validation prior to migration loads.

•     Develop functional specifications for RICEFW objects; collaborate with ABAP teams on enhancements, LSMW/data migration, Report Painter, and user-exit solutions.

4. Testing & Quality Assurance

•     Develop and manage test scenarios, test scripts, and UAT cycles; validate system behaviour post-changes, upgrades, and deployments.

•     Support regression testing and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

•     Work with cross-functional teams to validate end-to-end process flows, reconciliation outputs, and bank statement processing accuracy.

5. AMS Support & Continuous Improvement

•     Provide AMS support for critical FI/CO issues, including payment run failures, bank statement processing errors, BCM/DME file rejections, asset accounting discrepancies, and vendor dispute resolution.

•     Conduct system audits, identify process gaps, and recommend continuous improvements aligned with best practices.

•     Lead month-end and year-end closing activities for global entities (EU and US regions preferred).

6. Training, Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

•     Deliver training to end-users and junior consultants; maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and enhancements.

•     Mentor team members and contribute to internal capability building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

•     10–15 years of hands-on SAP FICO consulting experience; minimum 2–3 full-lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.

•     Deep expertise in SAP Accounts Payable (AP), Banking (House Banks, Electronic Bank Reconciliation), Bank Communication Management (BCM), and Data Medium Exchange (DME).

•     Strong expertise in FI-AA (Asset Accounting): asset classes, depreciation methods, AuC, asset transfers, retirement, and year-end close.

•     Deep knowledge of New GL, parallel ledgers, document splitting, universal journal (ACDOCA), and period-end close processes.

•     Hands-on experience with CO-CCA, CO-PCA, CO-PA, and Internal Orders.

•     Cross-module integration expertise: FI-MM, FI-SD, FI-PS; IDocs, LSMW, and data migration experience mandatory.

•     Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Migration Cockpit for AP, asset, and banking data migration.

•     Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) for data sanitisation and validation.

•     Solid understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP; ability to interpret financial statements and apply core accounting principles.

•     Experience with IDocs, interfaces, user exits, LSMW, Report Painter, and ABAP query tools.

•     Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred

•     Experience with SAP Public Cloud (BTP-based) or S/4HANA Cloud deployments.

•     Exposure to SAP Treasury/TRM, CFIN (Central Finance), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or SAP RAR (IFRS 15).

•     Knowledge of middleware or API-based integration with non-SAP platforms.

•     Domain background in Finance/Accounting (2–3 years); professional certification (CA, CPA, CIMA, ICWA) is a plus.

•     Experience supporting global business units and multi-country rollouts.

Education & Certifications

Education: Master's in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, IT, or Engineering preferred; Bachelor's with equivalent experience considered.

SAP Certification:SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP FICO Certification is a strong plus.

Experience:10–15 years total SAP experience; 10+ years in SAP FICO.

Work Schedule:UK shift working hours as required by project.