The company is seeking a UAE-based SAP FI/CO Consultant to manage the Finance and Controlling workstream during a brownfield ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA 2023 conversion on RISE with SAP. This role will focus on Finance-specific conversion activities, including the new Universal Journal and ledger structures, customer and vendor integration, data archiving before migration, and ensuring the integrity of all financial documents.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the FI/CO functional workstream through all programme phases from assessment to hypercare.
- Conduct Finance readiness assessments and drive S/4HANA Finance conversion activities.
- Oversee data archiving processes and establish FI/CO reconciliation controls.
- Facilitate Fit-to-Standard workshops and document designs.
- Support the integration of Finance with connected systems.
- Execute testing and validation for migrations and provide knowledge transfer to key users.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- 8+ years of hands-on SAP FI/CO configuration experience, including full-lifecycle projects.
- At least one completed S/4HANA conversion or migration project.
- Strong configuration skills in FI and CO modules.
- Experience with data migration and reconciliation.
- Valid UAE residence visa or immediate availability to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge of energy, utilities, or nuclear sector finance.
- Familiarity with UAE statutory and tax requirements, including VAT.
- Exposure to Fiori app configuration and GRC Access Control SoD analysis.
- Arabic language ability is an advantage.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Engineering, or related discipline.
- SAP Certified Application Associate in S/4HANA for Financial Accounting or Management Accounting (required or in progress).
- Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is advantageous.
Working Arrangements and Eligibility:
- Onshore role in Abu Dhabi; requires senior presence during project initiation, blueprinting, and go-live.
- Weekend and out-of-hours work may be necessary during cutover activities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, with Arabic language ability as an advantage.
