JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

Job Code Job Grade 5

Job Title SAP FICO Consultant

Department Corporate IT Department Section IT

Reporting to SAP Project Manager No. of Direct Reports

Job Purpose
The role holder is responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, testing and support of SAP FICO areas in order to
meet the business and functional requirements of the organization.

Working closely with the stakeholders to deliver, maintain and enhance SAP functionality, the FICO specialist adds value to
the SAP team with his knowledge of its integration with other modules.

Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
 Provides specialist level functional and configuration knowledge in designing SAP solutions in the FICO modules of
SAP.

 Should have sound configuration knowledge of master data, GL, AP, AR, Asset accounting and Cash & Bank
accounting including new GL accounting, automatic payment programs.

 Should have sound configuration knowledge of cost center, cost element,, internal order, product costing,
profitability analysis and profit center accounting.

 Understand dependency between FI and CO and other related modules.

 Understands configuration dependencies and interrelationships between separate functional modules of SAP and
provide financial expertise into the definition and resolution of issues in this area with his knowledge.

 Conducts or participates in user requirements gathering, blueprinting & documentation designs. Provides support in
the development of SAP / ERP related strategies and operational plans.
 Ensure compliance to existing and development of required data and reporting standards.
 Ensure the integrity of the finance configuration of the SAP system across multiple landscapes.
 Support production configuration and assist in functional change requests.
 Support business implementations by sharing best practice configuration skills.
 Conduct configuration changes to accommodate change requests and prototype activities.
 Undertakes system analysis and assists in ensuring that the HR module performs in an effective manner.
 Keep abreast of SAP releases, enhancements/ new functionality and perform application research.
 Participate in release upgrade or new functionality / enhancement assessments and make recommendations. .
 Provides Level 1 and 2 (L1 & L2) support regarding various HR module related services and assists with generic

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 system related troubleshooting.
 Assists with the development of user manuals and materials / delivery of user related trainings.
 Develops functional specifications and works with BASIS and ABAP personal resources to complete object
development and testing.
 Promotes comprehensive knowledge transfer of SAP skills to team members and/or business users.

Perform other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the SAP Project manager or Corporate IT Director in order to meet
organizational objectives.

Qualification and Experience

 A university degree along with solid technology and business management experience.
Qualifications Previous experience as a consultant or a solution architect.
 CA or ICWA is mandatory for this position.

Preferred Certifications  Relevant ERP certifications (e.g. SAP Associate certifications)

 A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience with minimum 2 end-to-end implementations and at

Years of Experience
least 3 support projects.

 At least 2 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience
 Relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preferred

Language Skills  Arabic and English preferred

Key Performance Indicators

 Effectiveness of FICO module of SAP systems
 Query / Issue turnaround time
 Periodicity and effectiveness of reports generated
KPIs
 Experience of BI/BW, SEM or BCS will be an added advantage.
 Effectiveness of SAP related knowledge transfer
Effectiveness of system and integration testing

Key Interactions

Key Internal Interaction(s) Purpose of Interaction

Internal Stakeholders –  Coordinating to identify business and user requirements

Management Team /  Coordinating for reporting purposes
LoB / Departments

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  Coordinating, identifying and reporting functional / business related analysis
 Ensuring timely catering of various ERP related queries

Key External
Purpose of Interaction
Interaction(s)

Vendors / Contractors /  Ensuring provision of requisite services in line with the defined technical requirements,
Service Providers timelines, budget and quality parameters

Approval List
Name Date
Line Manager
Signature

Name Date
HR
Signature

Name Date
Employee
Signature

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