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SAP FI/CO Project Lead – SAP ECC Integration

Blue Pearl

Location
Remote (South Africa) · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract
Permanent
Closing date

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Here is the rewritten job description according to your strict rules and mandatory format: **Overview** This is a remote position with BluePearl for an SAP FI/CO Project Lead. The role involves leading the SAP ECC Finance and Controlling workstream for the integration of a recently acquired subsidiary and enabling dual-ledger reporting across IFRS and US GAAP. The successful candidate will act as the SAP FI/CO project lead, super user, and implementation specialist, driving functional design, data migration, testing, cutover, and hypercare activities. This role will involve working closely with the DT team, who lead the overall SAP integration and administration. **What you will do** * Lead the SAP ECC FI/CO workstream for the acquired subsidiary integration. * Drive the design and implementation of parallel accounting and dual-ledger reporting for IFRS and US GAAP. * Lead SAP FI/CO functional configuration, implementation and integration activities. * Manage finance master data mapping, migration planning, mock conversions and data validation. * Oversee testing, reconciliation, defect resolution and financial data integrity. * Coordinate cutover planning, execution and post-go-live hypercare. * Ensure accurate financial postings, period-end processing and reconciliation. * Work closely with DT and relevant business stakeholders to align SAP integration activities. * Operate within controlled environments, adhering to SOX requirements and change/release management processes. * Resolve complex functional issues and maintain delivery momentum under tight project deadlines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 10+ years of SAP FI/CO functional experience. * Deep functional expertise in SAP ECC FI/CO. * Demonstrated experience delivering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations within SAP ECC environments. * Proven experience with parallel accounting and dual-ledger solutions in multi-GAAP environments. * Strong understanding of finance master data, financial postings, period-end close and reconciliation processes. * Hands-on experience with data migration, mapping, mock conversions and reconciliation. * Experience with testing, cutover and hypercare activities. * Experience working within SOX-controlled environments and formal change/release management processes. * Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. **Who should apply** An experienced SAP FI/CO specialist who can take ownership of a finance integration workstream, deliver dual-GAAP reporting capabilities and manage complex migration and implementation activities within a short-term project environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/johannesburg/sap-fi-co-project-lead-%E2%80%93-sap-ecc-integration-id-7606052 Source: jobmail

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    This is a remote position. BluePearl is seeking an experienced SAP FI/CO Project Lead to lead the SAP ECC Finance and Controlling workstream for the integration of a recently acquired subsidiary and the enablement of dual-ledger reporting across IFRS and US GAAP. The successful candidate will act as the SAP FI/CO project lead, super user and implementation specialist, driving functional design, data migration, testing, cutover and hypercare activities. The role will work closely with the DT team, which leads the overall SAP integration and administration activities. Key Responsibilities * Lead the SAP ECC FI/CO workstream for the acquired subsidiary integration. * Drive the design and implementation of parallel accounting and dual-ledger reporting for IFRS and US GAAP. * Lead SAP FI/CO functional configuration, implementation and integration activities. * Manage finance master data mapping, migration planning, mock conversions and data validation. * Oversee testing, reconciliation, defect resolution and financial data integrity. * Coordinate cutover planning, execution and post-go-live hypercare. * Ensure accurate financial postings, period-end processing and reconciliation. * Work closely with DT and relevant business stakeholders to align SAP integration activities. * Operate within controlled environments, adhering to SOX requirements and change/release management processes. * Resolve complex functional issues and maintain delivery momentum under tight project deadlines. Requirements Minimum Requirements * 10+ years of SAP FI/CO functional experience. * Deep functional expertise in SAP ECC FI/CO. * Demonstrated experience delivering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations within SAP ECC environments. * Proven experience with parallel accounting and dual-ledger solutions in multi-GAAP environments. * Strong understanding of finance master data, financial postings, period-end close and reconciliation processes. * Hands-on experience with data migration, mapping, mock conversions and reconciliation. * Experience with testing, cutover and hypercare activities. * Experience working within SOX-controlled environments and formal change/release management processes. * Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Core Skills and Keywords SAP FI/CO | SAP ECC | M&A Integration | IFRS | US GAAP | Parallel Accounting | Dual-Ledger Reporting | Financial Data Migration | Master Data Mapping | Mock Conversions | Reconciliation | Testing | Cutover | Hypercare | SOX Compliance | Change Management | Release Management Ideal Candidate Profile An experienced SAP FI/CO specialist who can take ownership of a finance integration workstream, deliver dual-GAAP reporting capabilities and manage complex migration and implementation activities within a short-term project environment. Blue Pearl PTY LTD Recruiter

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