Job Description

Role Summary
A seasoned SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling Consultant to support our transition from ECC to S/4HANA and later support in S/4HANA. The role demands deep expertise in FI/CO modules, strong understanding of product-based industry processes, and hands-on experience with authorization management, VIM, international tax compliance (Euro and US), and advanced controlling functionalities.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (FI)Lead Fit-Gap analysis and workshops to align S/4HANA capabilities with business requirements. Configure and implement core FI modules: GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting (AA), Bank Accounting, Tax Configuration (GCC VAT, Euro, US). Support ECC to S/4HANA migration including data cleansing, mapping, testing and validation. Ensure seamless integration with MM, SD, PP, and other modules. Collaborate with security teams to manage SAP authorization roles and resolve SoD conflicts. Work with OpenText VIM for invoice processing, exception handling, and workflow optimization.

Controlling (CO)Configure and support CO modules in both ECC and S/4HANA: Cost Center Accounting (CCA) - planning, allocations, assessments. Profit Center Accounting (PCA) - reporting and performance tracking. Internal Orders - budgeting, tracking, and settlement. Product Costing - cost estimates, cost object controlling, variance analysis. Material Ledger - actual costing and inventory valuation. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) - where applicable. CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) - account-based and costing-based in S/4HANA. Support planning cycles and integration with SAP BPC or SAC if applicable. Analyse cost flows and ensure accurate cost allocations across manufacturing and service processes.

Tax & ComplianceConfigure and support indirect tax scenarios for GCC VAT, Euro VAT, and US Sales & Use Tax. Ensure compliance with international tax reporting standards and audit requirements.

Training & SupportConduct training sessions and prepare documentation for finance and controlling users. Troubleshoot and resolve post-go-live issues, ensuring system stability and performance.

QualificationsBachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. 5+ years of SAP FI/CO experience, with at least 1-2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations. Experience in ECC to S/4HANA migration projects. Strong understanding of finance and controlling operations in product-based industries. Hands-on experience with SAP authorization concepts and role management. Working knowledge of OpenText VIM and invoice automation. Familiarity with Euro and US tax regulations and reporting standards. SAP S/4HANA Finance certification preferred.

Preferred SkillsExperience with SAP Fiori apps and embedded analytics. Exposure to Group Reporting, Treasury, and Central Finance. Understanding of manufacturing cost flows and inventory valuation. Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Work EnvironmentHybrid work model with travel to Head Office and other sites as needed. * Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with agile delivery practices.