One of our leading federal govt clients is seeking to engage
Lead SAP FI/CO Functional Analyst
for Canberra
location-
Hybrid
Please note candidate must have Baseline clearance
Initial contract duration-
12 Months
Extension term-
6 months
Number of extensions-
2
Experience level-
Lead - EL1 equivalent
Location of work-
ACT
Working arrangements-
Hybrid
Job Description:
Our client is looking for SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting / Controlling) Functional Consultant ,person will play a critical role in managing clients's financial processes and internal controlling. .
The FI/CO Functional Consultant will work closely with Corporate Systems and Finance Teams to deliver client-centred solutions. They will collaborate with the Chief Finance Officer, COO and GM Digital and Technology, and provide technical capability to create a more efficient and resilient instance of our SAP system (ECC6 on prem).
Key duties and responsibilities
The SAP FI/CO Functional Consultant will be responsible for:
* Reviewing the existing core financial management functionality assessment and process to identify limitations and areas of improvement.
* Assessing current SAP system's integration capabilities and customisations.
* Determine the modular functions within SAP that is currently utilised and recommend improvements that could be beneficial.
* Gathering input from finance team members and other stakeholders to understand their current problems, future needs and expectations to have a fit for purpose finance solution.
* Implementation and support of SAP Financials (focus on FICO Controlling – Cost Centre Accounting, Unsettled Costs, Month End Close, Overhead assessment, and settlement.)
* Design, customise, configure, and test various functions within FI/CO modules.
* Support End of Month and Year end closing processes and resolve issues.
* Setting up financial accounting and controlling processes.
* Engage with business stakeholders to understand their financial and controlling requirements, including identification of gaps, issues, and work around solutions.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation of existing financial processes using SAP functionality, implementing best practice to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Provide compliance and audit support to ensure that financial processes and configurations comply with relevant regulatory and accounting standards.
* Generate financial reports and financial data analytics to support business decision making.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, customisations, and business processes.
* Triage and resolve SAP support queries in a timely manner i.e. provide support to end users, assisting with problem determination and resolution, and where possible, offering training.
* Act as a liaison between the finance functions and the technical team.
* Support capability uplift of the existing team, through mentoring and knowledge sharing to develop an effective systems governance function.
* Work self-directed and independently; may act as subject matter mentor to other business areas undertaking finance operations and activities.
These responsibilities highlight the multifaceted role of an SAP FI/CO Functional Consultant, requiring a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen and strong communication skills.
Essential criteria
1.Strong Experience and background particularly in the core business finance functions in SAP Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) area.
2.Minimum of 7 years of strong SAP experience Implementing and supporting General Ledger including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, Budgeting, Costing.
3.Experience in FI integration points with other SAP modules like MM, HR.
4.Ability to troubleshoot performance problems within SAP ECC6 and resolve.
5.Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
6.Ability to provide sound advice to business areas on best practice and solutions.
If you would like to apply for the above role, then please send your
updated CV
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