Johannesburg: SAP FICO Functional Consultant posted by Dina Gates Recruitment

We are currently recruiting for an SAP FICO Functional Consultant to configure and test SAP and other 3rd party FICO functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years SAP design and configuration experience
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up)
• Functional knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA, New GL) including interfaces, data migration and integration
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with HCM
• Understanding of SAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• Understanding of Retail and Finance operating model and value chain
• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design
• Documenting functional and technical specifications
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process
• Driving change
• Stakeholder management
• Financial acumen

CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 year IT related degree (Advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (Required)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (Advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT Prince 2 (Advantageous)
• SAP Specialist Certification – FICO (Advantageous)

SOFT SKILLS:

• Energy and drive
• Customer orientation
• Team player
• Excellence orientation
• Innovative
• Influencing others
• Analytical
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personal resilience

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Write functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material
• Provide user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes
• Make recommendations to optimise FICO processes, policies and procedures
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standards
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents
• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives