SAP FICO Senior Consultant

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• 6-8 Years of experience in one or more SAP modules.
• At least two full life-cycle implementation projects (from Blueprint/Explore through Go-Live).
• Understanding of SAP Activate Methodology.
• Ability to lead workstream activities on a project.
• Understands integration between modules.
• Leads detailed module-specific configuration and master data development.
• Ability to use Service Marketplace to create tickets, research notes, review release notes, and solution roadmaps as well as provide guidance to customers on release strategy.
• Should have sound integration skills of FICO with MM, SD and other modules.
• Demonstrated configuration skills in key areas like Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting, Asset Accounting, Controlling, CO-PA, Cash Accounting.
• Knowledge of validations & substitutions, GST configurations, Asset depreciation.
• Should have experience in handling month end close activities (P&L & Balance Sheet).
• Should have experience in writing Functional Specifications independently and should have worked on custom solutions build from Scratch to Deployments.
• Should have sound end to end testing skills with preparation of test scripts & results.
• Ability to suggest SAP standard alternatives for new requirements.
• Experience in handling/coordinating for any issues in standard SAP raised to SAP Support.
• Experience in Asset Accounting, Depreciation/Amortization of Assets.
• Hands-on with Project System Module and Integration with FI, MM including Project structure creation, WBS element, configuration related to Budget allocation and Budget release.
• Internal Order related configuration and budget allocation.
• Concept of WIP and Full Settlement.
• Settlement of WBS elements to AUC and Main Asset.
• Budget structure and settlement profile.
• Person responsible assignment, budget control check, Project profile mapping, budget profile mapping.
• Knowledge about Cost elements- WBS and cost center.
• Experience in custom design of customer requirements.
• Ability to take ownership of change requests from requirement gathering till end user confirmation.
• SAP Certification (desired).
• Certification/training of ITIL standards (desired).
• Prior experience on media & entertainment accounts (desired).

• Responsible for handling support tickets and application support to the end users.
• Responsible for resolving support tickets in the given time frame to meet the SLA’s.
• Requirement gathering from customer/end users; ability to ask the right questions
• Proactive and prompt in communication with business users, customers, internal stakeholders
• Take ownership of tasks to bring them to completion
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Use analytical skills for problem solving and designing new solutions
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication standards with all stakeholders

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to communicate with others clearly and concisely.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Understanding of business processes for focus area or module.
• Ability to do research and perform detailed tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Understands business functionality related to SAP module/application as well as can identify touch points between modules.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Aptitude for working in a team environment; problem-solving skills, creative thinking, communicating clearly and empathetically, strong time management, and ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.   
• Ability to explain ideas and concepts to other project team members and to client personnel.
• Has a solid foundation for consulting “soft” skills necessary for client engagements.
• Ability to interpret requirements and apply SAP best practices.