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OBJECTIVES:

• The Snr SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP FICO solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SAP FICO, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize financial processes.
• The FICO Specialist plays a pivotal role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision makers and end users to analyse information and document business requirements and map to SAP business processes.
• The FICO Specialist supports change management activities related to projects, upgrades, and enhancements, communicating changes and benefits to stakeholders to promote adoption and ensure minimal disruption to operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Information systems functional and technical resources
• Global finance business process owner
• Regional chief financial officers
• Subject matter experts
• Senior operations managers
• Systems integrators and other technology vendors
• Consultants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years’ expert knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Finance, 3+ years knowledge of Controlling, Fiori apps and at least 3 full cycle implementations
• strong understanding of integration between SAP FICO and other SAP modules, particularly, MM, EAM (PM), PS  
• lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP FI and CO modules to meet business requirements and improve financial processes.
• configure and maintain SAP FICO system settings, including banking, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and internal/external reporting.
• Provide expert-level support for SAP FICO issues, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and system upgrades.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system changes are thoroughly validated and meet quality standards.
• strong experience in hybrid model of both projects and support environment
• exposure to COUPA and understanding of integration with S/4 HANA  
• knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL)
• effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and reach agreement
• accustomed to working under pressure and managing planned and unplanned activities 

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for gathering technical requirements and the subsequent design and development of technical specification documents.
• Provide technical solutions to support business/functional process improvement within S4Hana Modules.
• Collaborate with project and support teams.
• Collaborate effectively with key subject matter experts to resolve issues around the business processes
• Support SAP functional team in developing proof of concepts to showcase functional solutions to the key business partners and subject matter experts
• Design, code, unit test and implement S4Hana solutions using current best practices
• Provide user support and training of subject matter experts on new functionality
• Document requirements, business process maps, project plans and training materials from technical perspective
• Collect and interpret business requirements (e.g., functional and technical, information needs, business processes) through information-gathering sessions
• Analyse information gathered, document business requirements AS-IS and map to TO-BE models.
• Prepare functional & technical specs as per business requirements.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Functional solution architects
• Global Business Process Owners
• Group IT (Infrastructure, InfoSec, Basis)
• IS Support Manager
• IS functional and technical leads
• Manager, Digital Analytics & OT
• Project Managers
• Systems integrators
• Other third-party service providers 

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• SAP Certification

Experience

• 8+ years’ expert knowledge of ABAP
• 4+ years’ knowledge of Fiori UI5, Integration and Cloud Technologies
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with ABAP OO
• Experience with SAP modules such as FI, CO, PS, SD, MM, PM
• Integration experience using IDOCs, SOAP, RESTful APIs
• Experience with ODATA and CDS development
• Knowledge of BTP, including CPI
• Knowledge of SAP AIF
• Understanding of SAP security including SAP GRC
• Familiar with workflow design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Experience delivering SAP upgrades: SPAU and SPDD
• Detail oriented and able to work both independently as well as collaborate with functional and business users.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the organization at all levels.
• Global, cross-cultural work experience

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PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deal entry validation:

• Validate deal capture accuracy against business confirmation or signed contract. 
• Check and monitor deal amendments and cancellations, assess resulting impact.
• Execute daily and/or periodic accuracy checks on operational data.
• Monitor daily transactions against established Delegation of Authority and risk limits.
• Monitor adherence and escalation, identify and report exceptions to relevant teams.
• Actively engage with the Baar Middle Office on matters relating to deal validation, operational data analysis and/or reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Administration or relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Middle Office area in commodity trading or financial industry is a plus. 
• Advanced English language ability, both written and spoken.
• Detail-oriented, diligent, and dependable, with strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Team player, willing to learn and interact with various teams on related topics. 
• Able to use discretion to timely escalate issues for effective resolution.
• Adaptable, pro-active, and organized with a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Confirmations – Checking Broker Recaps for Swaps/Options.
• Broker Commissions – Verifying and paying Broker Invoices for OTC Swaps/Options and Exchange Traded Futures.
• Bilateral Confirmations – Issuing and checking counterparty confirmations either electronically via E-confirm or Paper Confirmations.
• Settlements – Issuing/Paying Settlement invoices for Bilateral Counterparties.
• Internal Checks – Check Internal Futures and Swaps with Singapore/US.
• BFOET Partials – Issuing and checking Incoming Confirmations.
• EOM costs allocations – IM and Costs allocations to the desk.
• Ensure practices abide by internal guidelines and external regulations.
• Develop innovative ways to improve procedures.
• Respond to queries and issues raised by brokers.
• Liaise with line managers to ensure effective delivery of service and information.
• Provide basic trouble shooting and identify issues.
• Escalate incidents immediately when required.
• Produce daily, monthly and annual reports where required.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Trade Support Manager.
• London Risk Managers.
• Senior Risk Management.
• Traders.
• Brokers.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Business studies)
• Post Graduate qualifications

Experience:

• Prior relevant work experience of 1 to 2 years’ is preferred.
• Trade experience advantageous.
• Account reconciliation experience advantageous.
• Awareness of market and industry trends.
• Coding skills in VBA, Python advantageous.
• Computer literate MS Office. Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.