A. Business Process Understanding & Documentation

- Understand existing (AS-IS) finance processes across:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Asset Accounting
- Bank Accounting
- Period Close

- Functional Requirement Documents (FRD)

- SOPs and Work Instructions

- Identify process gaps vs global template
- Support standardization of finance processes across plants and countries

B. SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support

- Work with implementation partner and FI Lead to:
- Validate configuration
- Review functional specifications
- Assist in master data mapping

- Support preparation of:

- Chart of Accounts mapping
- GL rationalization
- Business Partner mapping
- Legacy data validation

- Participate in design workshops and capture business inputs
- Support integration discussions with MM, SD, PP, and CO modules

C. Testing & Validation

- Prepare and execute test cases:
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

- Validate accounting postings
- Verify tax and regulatory postings
- Reconcile results between legacy ERP and S/4HANA
- Track and resolve defects with IT team

D. Compliance & Controls (Very Key in Pharma / US Listed Company)

- Ensure processes meet:
- SOX controls
- Audit requirements
- US GAAP accounting treatment

- Support preparation of:

- Control matrices




- Test evidence
- Audit documentation

- Participate in internal & external audit discussions

E. Data Migration & Cutover Support

- Validate trial balances
- Verify open AP/AR items
- Validate fixed asset migration
- Support mock cutovers & go-live readiness
- Support hypercare period after go-live

F. End User Support & Training

- Prepare user manuals and quick reference guides
- Conduct user training sessions
- Provide post-go-live support
- Log and track tickets in ticketing tool

3. Key Deliverables

- Process documentation
- Test scripts & evidence
- Data validation reports
- UAT sign-offs
- Training materials
- SOP documentation
- Audit support files

4. Required Skills

Functional Knowledge

- Accounting fundamentals (mandatory)
- Financial statements understanding
- AP / AR / GL accounting flows
- Basic taxation awareness (GST / TDS helpful)
- Period close process understanding

SAP Knowledge

Mandatory:

- SAP FI end user experience (ECC or S/4)
- Understanding of postings and document flow

Good to Have:

- S/4HANA exposure
- Fiori usage
- Integration awareness (MM/SD)

Educational Qualification

- CA / CA Inter / MBA Finance / M.Com
- 4 – 6 years experience in finance or SAP finance support

📌 Deputy Manager, Accounting (India)
🏢 Amneal Pharmaceuticals
📍 India