SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Lead Consultant

Experience: 7 to 9 years

Location: Gautam Buddha Nagar, India

Skills: SAP FICO, Tax, VAT, SAP S/4HANA, GL, AP, AR, Intercompany accounting, SIT, UAT, regression testing, BPV, MM-FICO, SD-FICO, SAP testing, defect management tools, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, financial closing, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, SAP Certified Application Associate SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates

Job Summary
Job Description – SAP FICO Consultant (Tax / VAT)

Role: SAP FICO Consultant (with Tax Knowledge)
Primary Skill: SAP FICO
Secondary Skill: Tax / VAT
Band: E2.1 – E2.2
Location: Offshore – Noida, India

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP FICO Consultant with strong knowledge of Tax / VAT to support SAP S/4HANA finance and tax‑related processes in an offshore delivery model. The role focuses on validating, supporting, and stabilizing finance and tax configurations, ensuring accurate postings, statutory compliance, and seamless integration across SAP S/4HANA systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Support SAP S/4HANA FICO processes with emphasis on Tax / VAT in an offshore model.
• Configure, validate, and support tax codes, tax procedures, tax determination logic, and tax postings.
• Validate finance modules including GL, AP, AR, and Intercompany accounting with tax impact.
• Participate in SIT, UAT, regression testing, and BPV activities for finance and tax scenarios.
• Design, execute, and review test scenarios, test cases, and scripts for tax‑related processes.
• Validate tax postings arising from MM‑FICO and SD‑FICO integration.
• Identify, log,



track, and support resolution of defects and finance/tax issues.
• Collaborate with onsite teams, business users, and cross‑functional SAP teams.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, audit controls, and finance governance standards.
• Prepare and maintain functional documentation, test evidence, and regular status updates.
• Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑go‑live stabilization activities.

Mandatory Skills & Experience
• Strong hands‑on experience in SAP FICO on SAP S/4HANA.
• Proven experience in Tax / VAT configuration and validation.
• Good understanding of tax determination, postings, and compliance in SAP.
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA testing cycles (SIT, UAT, Regression).
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance business processes.
• Ability to analyze complex finance and tax postings and resolve functional issues.
• Good communication and coordination skills for offshore delivery.

Preferred / Good to Have
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA transformation or BPV programs.
• Exposure to global / North America indirect tax scenarios.
• Knowledge of MM‑FICO and SD‑FICO integration impacting tax.
• Familiarity with SAP testing and defect management tools.

Experience




7–9+ years of relevant SAP FICO and Tax experience (aligned to E2.1–E2.2 band).

Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage end-to-end SAP S/4HANA financial accounting projects from requirements gathering to deployment.
2. Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA financial accounting modules to meet client's specific business needs.
3. Provide guidance and support to junior consultants and functional teams in implementing financial accounting solutions.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization within the SAP S/4HANA system.
5. Conduct training sessions and create documentation for end-users on financial processes and system functionalities.
6. Stay updated on the latest SAP S/4HANA financial accounting technologies and trends to provide creative solutions to clients.

Skill Requirements
1. In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA financial accounting modules such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, and financial closing.
2. Proven experience in implementing SAP S/4HANA financial accounting solutions in a corporate environment.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the SAP system.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.
6. Certification in SAP S/4HANA financial accounting is highly preferred.

Other Requirements
1. SAP Certified Application Associate SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2020)

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