SAP FICO Functional Consultant – RTR & Group Reporting

This position requires configuration and solution expertise and will provide application/functional support in the FI-GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Forex Valuation, Asset Accounting, & Financial Close modules, with a key focus on Group Consolidation & Reporting.
Significant strong experience as a BSA & SAP FI is required to provide guidance and insights to project team members and the business.
In addition to the project-based initiatives, this position will also be responsible for the day-to-day Scrum activities.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead or support end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support of SAP RTR processes: General Ledger, Ledger Groups, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close
Configure and support SAP Group Reporting (SAP GR): data collection, currency translation, intercompany elimination, and consolidation of investments
Design and maintain Group Consolidation rules: ownership structures, consolidation units, consolidation groups, and validation methods
Manage master data setup for FS items, breakdown categories, consolidation units, and versions
Handle intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes, including IC matching and elimination of IC profit/loss
Support currency translation methods (historical, average, closing rates)
Configure and troubleshoot data monitor, consolidation monitor, and consolidation workspace activities
Configure and support Fixed Assets (FI-AA): asset master data, asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, acquisitions/retirements/transfers, AUC settlement, reporting, and month-end processes
Support integration between SAP and BlackLine for account reconciliation, financial close management, and task management
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities within SAP FI-GL
Define and execute financial close processes: accrual postings, recurring entries, provisions, allocations, reclassifications, and closing adjustments
Support foreign currency valuation/revaluation including unrealized FX gain/loss accounting
Configure and support Project Accounting: WBS elements, project structures, budgeting, planning, cost collection, settlement rules, and period-end closing
Support capitalization of projects (AuC to final asset settlement) and ensure accurate reflection in Fixed Assets
Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into SAP solutions
Support integration across SAP S/4HANA Finance, Group Reporting, CO, FI, AA, BRIM, FICA-AR, AP, and BlackLine
Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and training materials
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and UAT
Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements
Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAP as applicable
Participate in day-to-day Scrum activities
Requirements
Must-Haves:
8–10+ years of SAP FICO business analyst experience
5+ years in SAP FI/RTR with at least 2–3 years hands-on SAP Group Reporting and/or BPC Consolidation experience
Detailed understanding of SAP FICO RTR processes: GL, Group Reporting, Group Consolidation, and Financial Close
SAP S/4HANA and FIORI experience
Hands-on configuration in SAP Group Reporting: data monitor, consolidation monitor, master data, validation rules, and consolidation of investments
Strong understanding of consolidation concepts: legal/management consolidation, minority interest, equity pickup, IC elimination
Hands-on Fixed Assets (FI-AA): asset classes, depreciation areas, depreciation runs, asset transactions, and AuC settlement
Hands-on Project Accounting/Project Systems: WBS elements, budgeting/planning, cost settlement rules, and period-end closing
In-depth knowledge of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) and Investment Management for AUC/C-WIP integrating with Project Systems
Solid knowledge of Record to Report processes: GL, AA, FICA, AR/AP integration, Forex Valuation, financial close, and Group Reporting
SAP FICO integration knowledge with SD, MM, and PS modules
Understanding of IFRS/US GAAP and statutory/group reporting requirements
Full life cycle implementation and production support experience
Experience with complex implementations including custom solutions around sales revenue postings and Intercompany Sales
Working experience in Scrum
Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business/Accounting, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to lead discussions and present to all levels
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of SAP structures, configuration standards, object dependencies, and tables
Strong solutions skills: ability to assess standard functionality and identify custom solutions where needed
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience with Financial Closing Cockpit
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Upgrade projects

Work arrangement
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