Senior SAP FICO Consultant

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP FICO Consultant with a maximum of 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. The ideal candidate will have strong domain knowledge in finance, extensive SAP implementation experience, and the ability to lead end-to-end project lifecycles including design, configuration, testing, and support. The role also involves providing L2/L3 production support, handling enhancements, resolving incidents, and ensuring system stability while driving continuous improvements in SAP FICO processes. Key Responsibilities Implementation & Support • Lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementations (Blueprinting, Realization, Go-live, Hypercare). • Configure and customize SAP FI (GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting) and CO (Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders, COPA). • Support rollouts, upgrades, and enhancement projects. • Provide post-implementation support and resolve production issues. Business Process & Integration • Analyze business requirements and design SAP solutions aligned with finance best practices. • Ensure integration with MM, SD, HR, and other SAP modules. • Work closely with stakeholders to optimize financial processes. • Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements. Financial & Compliance Expertise • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and IFRS/GAAP standards. • Experience in month-end/year-end closing processes. • Knowledge of New GL, Document Splitting, Parallel Accounting, and Asset Accounting. Production Support (L3) • Provide day-to-day support for SAP FICO modules (FI & CO). • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues. • Handle month-end and year-end closing support activities. • Coordinate with AMS, Basis and technical teams for transports and system issues. S/4HANA Exposure • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation or migration projects. • Knowledge of Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and Fiori apps. Documentation & Training • Prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects. • Conduct UAT sessions and user training workshops. • Create business process documentation and test scripts. Required Skills • Maximum of 10 years of SAP FICO experience with experience in AMS/support roles as well. • Strong hands-on experience in: • • FI: GL, AP, AR, AA, Bank Accounting, New GL • CO: Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, COPA • Strong debugging and issue analysis skills (functional level). • Experience in SLA-driven support environment. • Good understanding of integration points with MM & SD. • Experience supporting global clients and multiple company codes. Preferred Skills • SAP S/4HANA Finance experience. • SAP FICO Certification. • Exposure to FSCM or Group Reporting is preferred. • Knowledge of IDocs and interface troubleshooting. Soft Skills • Strong communication skills. • Ability to manage high-priority production issues. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Client-facing and stakeholder management experience. Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, IT, or related field. • CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.