About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Finance & Controlling Specialist to join a high-performing SAP Centre of Excellence team. This role focuses on delivering SAP S/4HANA configuration, support, testing, business engagement, process optimisation, and governance across the Record-to-Report (R2R) landscape.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and enhancing financial processes including General Ledger (FI-GL), Intercompany Reconciliation (ICR), Financial Close Management, General Ledger Rollups, and Financial Reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SAP finance professional who combines strong functional configuration expertise with a deep understanding of financial operations, compliance, and period-end reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

SAP S/4HANA Configuration & Functional Support

• Configure, maintain, and support SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions within the Record-to-Report environment.

• Manage General Ledger configuration, chart of accounts structures, journal processing, ledger management, and financial closing activities.

• Analyse and resolve system issues while ensuring stability and process integrity.

Record-to-Report & Financial Close

• Support end-to-end R2R processes, including period-end and year-end closing activities.

• Configure and optimise financial closing procedures, controls, and governance processes.

• Ensure data accuracy, trial balance integrity, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation

• Configure and maintain intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.

• Support cross-company transactions, eliminations, matching processes, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve intercompany process efficiency and controls.

Financial Reporting & GL Rollups

• Configure General Ledger rollups, summarisation structures, and Financial Statement Versions (FSVs).

• Support financial reporting requirements and consolidation readiness activities.

• Ensure reporting structures align with business and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Controlling teams to ensure seamless integration.

• Support finance-related master data governance and configuration dependencies.

• Assist with impact assessments across integrated SAP processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Prepare functional specifications and solution documentation.

• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, defect resolution, and deployment support.

• Utilise SAP Fiori applications, JIRA, Solution Manager, and emerging SAP AI capabilities to enhance delivery and operational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Financial Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• SAP FI, SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting, R2R, or related SAP certification is advantageous.

• Equivalent practical SAP Finance experience will also be considered.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance and Record-to-Report processes.

• Proven configuration expertise in:

• SAP FI General Ledger (FI-GL)

• Financial Close Processes

• Intercompany Accounting

• Financial Reporting Structures

• Journal Processing and Ledger Management

• Solid understanding of:

• Chart of Accounts design and maintenance

• Trial Balance and Financial Reporting principles

• Financial Statement Version (FSV) configuration

• Master Data Governance (MDG)

• Period-End and Year-End Closing procedures

• Experience producing functional specifications, test scripts, and process documentation.

• Knowledge of JIRA and Solution Manager transport processes.

• Experience with SAP Fiori and modern SAP user experiences.

• Exposure to SAP Closing Cockpit, Intercompany Matching & Reconciliation (ICMR), SAP Business AI, or AI-enabled SAP delivery is advantageous.

Experience Required

• 3-6 years' experience in SAP Finance, Record-to-Report, General Ledger, or related SAP functional consulting roles.

• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA configuration experience.

• Demonstrated experience supporting:

• General Ledger Accounting

• Financial Close Activities

• Intercompany Reconciliation

• Financial Reporting Processes

• End-to-End Record-to-Report Operations

• Experience within a production support, business-as-usual (BAU), or Centre of Excellence environment.

• Proven track record in testing, issue resolution, process enhancement, and stakeholder engagement.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

• Resilient, self-driven, and adaptable under pressure.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical SAP solutions.

Why Join Us?

Join a technology-driven organisation focused on innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work on modern SAP S/4HANA solutions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the continuous evolution of critical finance processes and platforms.

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