Associate Manager , Global IT - SAP Finance

Job description

Configure and support SAP FI processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, tax configuration, and month-end close activities. Work with business users to understand finance requirements and translate them into SAP configuration, functional specifications, and test scenarios. Support SAP enhancement requests, small projects, rollouts, and production support activities under the guidance of senior SAP Finance leads.

Perform configuration in SAP FI areas such as company codes, fiscal year variants, posting periods, document types, field status groups, tolerance groups, payment methods, tax codes, and account determination. The list is not exhaustive and expected to cover FI area. Analyze and resolve SAP FI incidents, defects, and process issues by coordinating with business teams, technical teams, and cross-functional SAP modules. Prepare and execute unit testing, support integration testing, assist users during UAT, and document test results and issue resolutions.

Coordinate with ABAP, MM, SD, CO, Treasury, and external application teams for interface, enhancement, and integration-related requirements. Maintain configuration documentation, functional specifications, support knowledge articles, and change request documentation in line with project and audit standards. Shift Timings(EU) 12:30pm- 9:30pm IST

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related field. 5 to 8 years of hands-on SAP FI configuration and support experience in complex SAP environment. Practical experience in SAP ECC and/or exposure to SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation, migration, or rollout projects Strong working knowledge of SAP FI areas including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, tax, payment processing, financial close, and reporting.

Hands-on configuration experience in ledgers, company codes, posting periods, document types, field status groups, number ranges, account determination, payment configuration, tax codes, and reconciliation processes. Good understanding of FI integration with MM, SD, CO, Treasury, and external interfaces. Experience preparing functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, and support documentation. Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot SAP FI defects, and coordinate with technical and cross-functional teams for resolution.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a hybrid delivery model from Bengaluru. Experience working in global support or project delivery teams across multiple time zones. Good understanding of tax processes, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements, added advantage. Knowledge of SAP Central Finance, Fiori apps, workflow, or reporting tools is an added advantage.