SAP - FICO Lead

About Us
As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across :50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

Job Description
Reporting to the COE FICO Director, the SAP FICO Lead will support both the Finance and Controller functions. This role involves leading the implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP FICO processes and systems to ensure that business requirements are met efficiently.

This ideal candidate should be well-versed in the configuration of SAP. Strong functional knowledge in Accounting and Costing will be essential to success. The candidate should possess strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.

Key Deliverables

• Overseeing the design, configuration, implementation, and support of SAP FICO-related activities.
• Develop and implement best practices, standards, and guidelines for SAP FICO processes.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand business requirements and then develop and map solutions in the SAP system.
• Provide hands-on expertise in configuring SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Management, Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Material ledger & Actual Costing, etc.).
• Coordinate with cross-functional team members to resolve issues and provide solutions in SAP.
• Oversee the SAP FICO module during system upgrades, enhancements, and support packs.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies in all FICO activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure effective collaboration between FICO COE and other SAP COEs (e.g., MM, SD, PP) and business units.
• Manage up-to-date documentation for all SAP FICO processes and configurations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, and a major in Finance or Costing is preferred.
• Certified management accountants (CPA/CMA) are valued.
• Previous business/ manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience with SAP FICO with at least three end-to-end implementation projects is required. An understanding of accounting business processes is required.

• Must possess excellent knowledge in the following areas:

• Finance New General Ledger, asset accounting, accounts payable (must have Automatic Payment Program exposure), and accounts receivable.

• Product costing.
• Cost center and Internal order accounting.
• Controlling Profitability Analysis (COPA).
• Integration of Finance and Controlling modules with other modules.
• Bank Accounting (preferably to have experience in H2H & In-House Cash Management).
• Taxation.
• Material ledger & Actual costing
• Good understanding of Master data.

• Should have good knowledge and understanding of Management reporting.

• Strong skills in Excel (able to perform all basic functions such as Pivots, V-lookup, and formulas) are required.

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, are required.
• The ability to be adaptable, capable, self-motivated, and confident is required.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS) & USA Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) are preferred.

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is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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