Functional Consultant SAP S/4HANA - Finance (FI-GL, AP & Tax)
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Job description
We are seeking a Functional Consultant in SAP Finance (FI) with expertise in General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Taxation to join our SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation program. The consultant will be responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering financial processes aligned with best practices and compliant with local/global tax regulations. The role also involves Business Process Reengineering (BPR) to ensure the adoption of optimized finance processes leveraging S/4HANA capabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Act as subject matter expert for SAP FI (GL, AP, and Tax) within the project.
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Lead business process design workshops (BPR) to challenge and redesign finance processes for S/4HANA.
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Gather, analyze, and document business requirements in Finance and Tax.
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Configure SAP S/4HANA Finance modules including:
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General Ledger (FI-GL): Chart of accounts, parallel ledgers, financial closing.
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Accounts Payable (FI-AP): Vendor master data, invoice processing, payment runs, integration with Procurement (MM).
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Taxation: Indirect tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, electronic tax reporting, integration with external tax engines if applicable.
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Support integration with related modules (MM, SD, CO, EPPM, Treasury).
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate finance policies.
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Prepare and execute test scenarios (unit, integration, UAT) and support cutover & go-live activities.
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Provide end-user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
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Contribute to key deliverables: blueprint documentation, functional specifications, test scripts, data migration design.
Requirements
Do you have experience in SAP S/4HANA?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
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5+ years of experience as a Functional Consultant in SAP FI (GL, AP, Tax).
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Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance (Greenfield preferred).
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and tax compliance (VAT, withholding tax, electronic reporting).
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Experience in integration of Finance with Procurement (MM), Sales (SD), and Controlling (CO).
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Demonstrated experience in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and process standardization.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluent in French & English (additional languages a plus).
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French citizenship
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Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and SAP activate