SAP FI Sr. Consultant -Finance

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As an experienced SAP FI Senior Consultant at Dangote Industries Limited, your role involves the full lifecycle management of SAP Financial Accounting (FI) solutions. You will collaborate closely with finance business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust SAP functionalities, optimize financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and drive business value. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Business Requirements Analysis & Solution Design:** - Translate detailed business needs into comprehensive functional specifications - Design robust, scalable SAP FI solutions aligning with best practices - Lead workshops with stakeholders to validate requirements and propose solutions - **SAP FI Configuration & Customization:** - Configure and customize SAP FI sub-modules including General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting & Cash Management, Tax Configuration, and Period End Closing - Ensure all configurations meet functional specifications and integrate seamlessly with other SAP modules - **Project Implementation & Delivery:** - Lead all phases of SAP project lifecycle and own assigned deliverables - Prepare detailed functional specifications for custom developments and collaborate with ABAP developers - Oversee data migration activities for FI master and transactional data - **Testing & Quality Assurance:** - Develop test cases and scripts for SAP FI functionalities - Lead unit testing, support system integration testing, and facilitate user acceptance testing - Identify and resolve complex issues encountered during testing phases - **Training & Documentation:** - Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for finance end-users - Create and maintain detailed documentation including process flows, configuration guides, and user manuals - **Integration & Cross-Module Collaboration:** - Understand integration points between SAP FI and other core SAP modules - Collaborate with other SAP consultants for end-to-end business process integration - **Ongoing Support & Optimization:** - Provide Level 2/3 support for SAP FI modules - Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing processes and identifying optimization opportunities - **Mentorship & Thought Leadership:** - Provide mentorship to junior FI consultants and internal support teams - Stay updated on latest SAP developments and industry trends **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - **Education:** - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field - Master's degree or professional accounting qualification preferred - **Experience:** - Minimum 8-10 years as an SAP FI Consultant - Experience in full lifecycle SAP implementation projects - Deep expertise across all SAP FI sub-modules - **Technical Proficiency:** - Expert-level knowledge of SAP FI module configurations and best practices - Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and their application in SAP - **Core Competencies:** - Analytical and complex problem-solving skills - Excellent communication skills - Interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders - Self-motivated, results-oriented, and organized **Preferred Qualifications:** - S4 HANA FI Certification - Experience in a relevant industry vertical - Familiarity with local Nigerian tax requirements - Experience with financial transformation projects, including centralization or shared services implementations,

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