SAP FICO Senior Consultant - AP/AR
Accenture is seeking an experienced SAP AP/AR Specialist to play a pivotal role in the SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation Program for a large-scale ERP implementation. This hands-on role focuses on delivering end-to-end solutions for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring alignment with business needs, SAP best practices, and compliance requirements. The SAP AP/AR Specialist will be directly responsible for solution delivery, issue resolution, and business process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead detailed design, configuration, and testing of SAP AP & AR processes in line with business requirements and SAP S/4HANA best practices, focusing on Invoice Management, Payment Processing, Customer Invoicing, and Credit Management.
Collaborate closely with Finance business users, Process Owners, technical teams, and third-party implementation partners to translate AP/AR business requirements into SAP solutions.
Define and validate data migration strategies for AP/AR master data and transactional data, supporting mapping, reconciliation, and validation activities.
Lead hands-on testing efforts, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), creating detailed test scripts, coordinating execution, and resolving defects.
Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations, internal controls, and SOX requirements during solution design and delivery.
Act as the key point of contact for AP/AR-related issue resolution, defect analysis, and escalation management during cutover and go-live phases.
Prepare and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, data mapping templates, and process flows.
Actively participate in solution workshops, governance meetings, and daily stand-ups, providing timely insights and driving decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
Strong analytical skills and hands-on expertise in SAP FI-AP / FI-AR modules.
Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations, with a focus on AP/AR processes.
Practical knowledge of Invoice Management, Payment Processing, Customer Invoicing, and Credit Management workflows.
Experience in defining and executing data migration strategies for AP/AR master and transactional data.
Familiarity with public sector financial regulations, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
Excellent problem-solving and defect resolution skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with business users, technical teams, and third-party partners.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., SAP certifications) preferred.
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