Sap Fico Specialist

As SAP FICO Specialist, your role will involve designing, implementing, and supporting SAP's Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO) module, ensuring the organisation optimise their financial processes and reporting. Responsibilities Understanding Business Requirements: Analysing business needs and translating them into functional and technical requirements for SAP FICO. SAP FICO Implementation and Configuration: Configuring and customising the SAP FICO system to meet specific business needs, including setting up financial accounting and controlling processes. Process Analysis and Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in financial processes and recommending solutions within the SAP FICO framework. Testing and Support: Conducting thorough testing of SAP FICO configurations and providing ongoing support to end-users. Training: Providing training to end-users on SAP FICO functionalities and best practices. Documentation: Maintaining detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and customisations. Project Management: Managing SAP FICO projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and other IT professionals. Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues within the SAP FICO system. Data Migration: Assisting with data migration projects related to SAP FICO. Customization and Configuration: Customising and configuring the SAP FICO system to meet specific business requirements. Functional and Technical Design: Develop functional and technical design specifications for customisations and enhancements. Test Strategy and Execution: Develop test strategies, test plans, and test scripts and perform functional testing execution after development completion. Integration Skills: Ensure seamless integration of SAP FICO with other SAP modules and external systems. Financial Accounting Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices. Controlling Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of controlling principles and practices. Blueprint Preparation: Prepare blueprints for implementing projects. Validation of Reports and Customisations: Validate report requirements and changes in customising. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT, Accounting, Finance or related field. SAP ECC Certification (SAP FI / CO). SAP S / 4HANA Certification - Preferred (SAP FINANCE). Experience years' experience as SAP FI / CO specialist; Experience working in the banking industry or consulting will be advantageous; Functional experience in S / 4HANA and SAP Strategy Management; Experience in supporting SAP ECC and S / 4HANA. Skills and Attributes Knowledge and Understanding: In-depth understanding of SAP modules that are used in the SAP ECC 6.0 & S / 4HANA; General understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service delivery methodology; Working knowledge of SAP and the integration points with other SAP modules and third-party systems; Banking Change and release management. Skills and Attributes: Professional, Detail-oriented, Self-motivated, Positive attitude, Enthusiastic, Collaboration, Flexibility, Resourceful, Persistence, Teamwork. Employment Integrity Standards Postbank is committed to maintaining the integrity, security, and governance of its systems and data. For IT roles involving access to sensitive systems, data, or financial resources, candidates must meet the following fit and proper criteria: Integrity and Honesty: No relevant criminal records or unethical conduct that could pose a risk to the role or organization. Financial Responsibility: A history of sound financial management, with no judgments for bad debts that could indicate financial instability. Governance and Competence: Adherence to data protection laws (e.g., PoPIA) and IT governance frameworks to ensure operational security and compliance. Postbank will conduct comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process to ensure alignment with the organization's values and legal obligations. Disclaimers The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr