SAP FICO - Excellent in CO

We're looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient SAP FICO Consultant with exceptional expertise in Controlling (CO). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of core SAP FICO functionalities, including General Ledger, Taxation, Financial Closing, Bank and Asset Accounting, and robust integration knowledge across SAP modules. If you excel in CO and can navigate complex multi-country/multi-currency environments, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling (CO) Expertise: Your primary focus will be on all aspects of SAP Controlling. Be ready to demonstrate excellent, hands-on experience in areas like Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Project Systems, Internal Orders, Results Analysis, and Month-End/Year-End Overhead processes (assessments, settlements).
• General Ledger (GL): Implement and manage GL functionalities, including Parallel Ledgers, Global/Country-specific Charts of Accounts, Multiple Currency setups, and Multi-GAAP requirements.
• Taxation: Configure and manage Tax setups, reporting, Account Determination, and Withholding Tax setup, especially with GST.
• Financial Closing: Lead and support Month-End Closing (MEC) and Year-End Closing (YEC) activities.
• Integration & Interfaces:Work extensively with various Interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO etc.).
• Possess strong experience in integration with other SAP modules, particularly Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and FI integration with SD, MM, PP, HR.
• Manage Intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Bank Accounting: Configure and manage House Banks and Bank Accounts, implement Electronic Bank Statements (EBS) with formats like MT940, and manage Bank Interfaces for customer collections and vendor payments.
• Asset Accounting: Handle Multi-country/Multi-currency setups for Asset Accounting and have experience with New Asset Accounting for New GL.
• S/4HANA (Preferable): Experience with S/4HANA, particularly concerning Accounts Receivable and Payable, leveraging new functionalities and best practices.
• Support & Optimization: Conduct Month-End and Year-End activities, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support for FICO functionalities, constantly optimizing configurations to meet business needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven and extensive experience as an SAP FICO Consultant, with demonstrably excellent skills in SAP Controlling (CO).
• Strong expertise in GL (Parallel Ledgers, Multi-currency, Multi-GAAP).
• Hands-on experience with Tax setup, reporting, and GST.
• Proficiency in Financial Closing processes (MEC, YEC).
• Strong experience working with SAP interfaces (ALE/IDOC/PI-PO).
• Solid integration experience with PTP/OTC and other modules (SD, MM, PP, HR).
• Proficiency in Intercompany accounting and reconciliation.
• Experience with Payment methods, Payment files, and Bank accounting (House banks, EBS - MT940, Bank Interfaces).
• Hands-on experience in Asset Accounting, including multi-country/currency setups and New Asset Accounting.
• Experience with the Treasury module is a plus.
• S/4HANA experience, especially in Accounts Receivable and Payable, is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.