- 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 InstructionsIdentify process gaps vs global templateSupport standardization of finance processes across plants and countries SAP S/4HANA Implementation SupportWork 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 inputsSupport integration discussions with MM, SD, PP, and CO modules Testing & ValidationPrepare and execute test cases:
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Validate accounting postingsVerify tax and regulatory postingsReconcile results between legacy ERP and S/4HANATrack and resolve defects with IT team Compliance & Controls (Very Important 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 Data Migration & Cutover SupportValidate trial balancesVerify open AP/AR itemsValidate fixed asset migrationSupport mock cutovers & go-live readinessSupport hypercare period after go-live End User Support & TrainingPrepare user manuals and quick reference guidesConduct user training sessionsProvide post-go-live supportLog and track tickets in ticketing tool Key DeliverablesProcess documentationTest scripts & evidenceData validation reportsUAT sign-offsTraining materialsSOP documentationAudit support files 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