SAP FICO Specialist

Qualifications & Experience:B-Degree in Finance and/or IT or equivalent NQF6 qualification with relevant work experience.SAP Finance (FI) and/or Controlling (CO) certification advantageous.Minimum 3 years experience in Finance, Controlling, Treasury, or Asset Management business processes.Minimum 4 years experience in SAP Finance/Controlling ERP environment.In-depth knowledge of SAP FI-CO integration with Production Planning (PP/PP-PI).Knowledge of Material Ledger, New GL, Profitability Analysis, Readsoft integration, and Global Spreadsheet Server advantageous.Exposure to cross-site coordination, multiple roles, and business process improvements.Key Responsibilities:Serve as custodian and expert in SAP Finance, Controlling, Procure-to-Pay, and Plant Maintenance modules, including cross-module integration.Lead SAP configuration, implementation, and enhancements; provide high-level technical specifications and solutions.Manage maintenance and development requests, including planning, testing, and implementation.Ensure Service Level Management adherence and maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction.Support the migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, including new functionality configuration and cross-site coordination.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of SAP support.Liaise with 3rd party suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring proper quotation, approval, and implementation processes.Participate in SAP user groups, special interest groups, and technology innovation forums.Core Competencies & Attributes:Strong SAP configuration and implementation experience.Sound knowledge of costing, budgeting principles, financial systems, and balance sheet optimization.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.Ability to function independently and proactively, with strong ownership and results orientation.Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about technology and innovation.Key Benefits:Opportunity to work on SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration projects.Exposure to cross-site and multi-module SAP integration projects.Career growth opportunities within the organisation.