Solution Specialist – SAP FI/CO

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements by engaging with finance stakeholders through interviews and workshops
• Design end-to-end SAP FI/CO solutions and translate needs into functional and technical specifications
• Configure SAP FI/CO modules including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Asset Accounting (AA), and Controlling (CO)
• Manage project implementation tasks, including planning, resource management, and timeline tracking
• Execute system integration testing and coordinate go-live activities and post-implementation support
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to enable end-users
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP FI/CO-related issues to ensure system stability
• Ensure all solutions comply with SOX, POPIA, ITGC, and audit standards

Requirements

• SAP FI/CO certification (mandatory)
• 8–10 years of total work experience, with at least 8 years specifically in SAP FI/CO
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or an equivalent field
• Deep configuration knowledge in GL, AR, AP, AA, and Controlling (Cost Centres, Profit Centres, Internal Orders, CO-PA)
• Experience with system integration between FI/CO and MM, SD, and HR modules
• Strong understanding of month-end/year-end closing processes and financial reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industries
• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance
• ABAP debugging knowledge
• Familiarity with reporting tools and data reconciliation processes