SAP Finance and Controlling Specialist

Introduction My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a SAP Finance and Controlling Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities

Perform SAP S/4HANA configuration, maintenance and functional support across Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger, intercompany reconciliation and financial closing processes. Analyse and resolve SAP FI incidents, service requests, posting errors, intercompany mismatches and recurring operational issues. Configure and maintain General Ledger structures, chart of accounts, ledger rules, journal processing and financial reporting settings. Support intercompany reconciliation processes, balance matching, cross-company postings, elimination structures and discrepancy resolution. Configure and support General Ledger rollups, ledger summarisation, financial statement versions and reporting aggregation. Maintain integration between General Ledger and relevant sub-ledger and Controlling processes to support accurate financial postings and trial balances. Support period-end and month-end closing activities, financial close schedules and the resolution of closing exceptions. Perform root-cause analysis, implement approved configuration fixes and document incident resolutions. Prepare functional specifications, test cases, configuration documentation, knowledge articles and change impact assessments. Execute unit and integration testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. Identify opportunities to improve R2R workflows, reduce manual workarounds, streamline reconciliations and improve financial closing efficiency. Participate in business workshops and engage with Finance teams, operational users and SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) stakeholders. Support change implementation through configuration transports, user communication, training material and post-implementation stabilisation. Use SAP Fiori and available AI-assisted SAP tools to support research, functional analysis, configuration verification and documentation, ensuring all outputs comply with approved design standards and internal controls. Prioritise incidents and service requests according to business requirements, closing deadlines, operational urgency and risk. Escalate complex FI/CO configuration issues, cross-module dependencies, control-related risks and architectural decisions to senior specialists or the appropriate design authority. Work independently within approved support procedures, configuration standards and change management processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Financial Management, Information Systems or Information Technology. 3–6 years of experience in SAP FI, Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger or a related SAP functional specialist role. Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA configuration, functional support, testing and maintenance. Proven experience in General Ledger (FI-GL), journal postings, chart of accounts, period-end closing and financial reporting processes. Practical experience in intercompany reconciliation, cross-company postings, general ledger rollups and trial balance reporting. Understanding of integration between General Ledger and Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA) and Controlling (CO). Knowledge of Master Data Governance (MDG) and General Ledger or intercompany master data dependencies. Experience in incident management, root-cause analysis, functional specifications, system testing and process documentation. Experience using JIRA for incident management and SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN) for transport and change management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Visio, with working knowledge of Confluence. SAP FI, SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting or related functional certification will be advantageous. Exposure to SAP Closing Cockpit, SAP Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR), SAP Joule for Consultants or automated financial closing solutions will be advantageous.

Competencies

Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on SAP S/4HANA FI configuration and functional support capability. Sound understanding of Record to Report, General Ledger, intercompany accounting and financial closing processes. Ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, financial integrity and internal controls. Good organisational, planning and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict month-end and period-end deadlines. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage professionally with Finance teams, business users and technical stakeholders. Good documentation, testing and knowledge-sharing skills. Self-motivated, resilient and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. Adaptability and willingness to learn new SAP tools, technologies and AI-assisted delivery practices. Sound judgement in recognising risks and knowing when to escalate issues requiring senior review or approval. Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality support.

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