SAP Fico Lead

**SAP FICO Lead (Finance & Controlling)**

**Job Summary**

The SAP FICO Lead is responsible for leading the **Finance and Controlling (FICO)** stream of SAP S/4HANA implementation. This role ensures that all finance-related modules — including **Assets, Accruals, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Contract Accounting (FICA), Advanced Financial Closing, Parallel Accounting, and Dunning** — are implemented successfully and aligned with both **IFRS standards and KSA regulatory requirements**.

The FICO Lead will act as the primary point of contact for **Finance process owners, auditors, and IT teams**, ensuring robust financial operations, accurate reporting, and compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

**Key Processes**
- Central Assets & Accruals Management
- Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
- Accounts Payable (FI-AP)
- Accounts Receivable (FI-AR)
- Contract Accounting (FICA)
- Advanced Financial Closing (AFC)
- Parallel Accounting & Multi-GAAP Reporting
- Centralized Dunning & Collections Management
- General Ledger (New GL) & Central Finance Integration
- Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS, ZATCA, Local GAAP)

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the **design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO)** modules.
- Manage **Assets & Accruals processes**, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and compliance.
- Oversee **Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable operations**, integrating with Procurement and Sales.
- Implement **Contract Accounting (FICA)** for industry-specific billing and receivables scenarios.
- Lead the adoption of **SAP Advanced Financial Closing** for group-wide central closing processes.
- Ensure **Parallel Accounting** setup to handle IFRS, KSA GAAP, and other reporting standards.
- Oversee **Centralized Dunning** to optimize receivables management.
- Work with auditors and regulators to ensure **financial controls and compliance**.
- Provide expertise in **finance integration with MM, SD, HCM, and PS modules**.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to **streamline closing processes and reduce manual effort**.
- Support **data migration for Finance objects** (GL balances, vendor, customer, asset master data).
- Train and mentor the Finance team on SAP FICO functionalities and best practices.

**Required Qualifications & Skills**

**Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification preferred.
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Finance.

**Experience**
- 10+ years of Finance & Controlling experience.
- Minimum 2-3 full-cycle **SAP FICO implementation projects**.
- Proven experience in **Asset Accounting, AP, AR, FICA, and Financial Closing**.
- Experience in **Parallel Accounting (IFRS, Local GAAP, Tax)**.
- Strong exposure to **Middle East/KSA finance regulations and compliance**.

**Technical & Functional Skills**
- Deep expertise in **SAP S/4HANA Finance (FICO)**.
- Knowledge of **SAP Advanced Financial Closing (AFC)**.
- Experience in **Contract Accounting (FICA)** processes.
- Strong integration knowledge across **MM, SD, HCM, PS**.
- Familiarity with **Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Dunning**.
- Ability to configure **financial close automation and reporting**.
- Strong understanding of **ZATCA (Saudi e-invoicing) and regulatory requirements**.

**Soft Skills**
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
- Effective communicator with Finance leadership and auditors.
- Ability to work under pressure during **month-end and year-end close**.
- Team player and mentor for Finance consultants.

**Work Environment & Conditions**
- Based in KSA, working closely with Finance & Accounting leadership.
- Regular interaction with business controllers, CFO office, and auditors.
- Coordination with **Solution Architects, Procurement, and Technical teams**.
- Involvement in workshops, UAT, training, and cutover activities.

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