SAP FICO Functional Consultant

Location: Marlboro, Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Salary: R1.4m per annum

About the Role:
Opportunity available at a leading South African Retailer for a 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.

Requirements:
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 and financial acumen

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

Responsibilities:
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