SAP FICO Consultant

The consultant will support the customer s SAP finance landscape, with a core focus on SAP FICO (Finance and Controlling) and the SAP Central Finance hub used for group-wide, transaction-level financial reporting across multiple entities. The engagement supports reporting and transparency requirements associated with group consolidation, audit readiness, and listing/IPO-related disclosure standards. Key Responsibilities Configure and support SAP FICO modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders and Profit Center Accounting. Support the SAP Central Finance hub, including replication of financial documents from source ERP systems (SAP and non-SAP) via SLT/landscape transformation. Perform chart-of-accounts harmonization and entity mapping across subsidiaries feeding into the central hub. Support group-wide financial reporting with entity-level drill-down to source transactions. Work with the customer s finance and IT teams to gather requirements, configure the system, and resolve issues. Support testing, data validation and reconciliation between source systems and the central hub. Prepare functional specifications, configuration documentation and handover materials. Coordinate with Advansys delivery management for status reporting and escalation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Proven hands-on experience in SAP FICO configuration and support, ideally on S/4HANA. Direct experience implementing or supporting SAP Central Finance (replication setup, mapping/harmonization, central reporting). Familiarity with SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation) or comparable replication technology. Understanding of group consolidation, financial reporting standards, and audit/compliance requirements relevant to listed or IPO-track companies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly with client finance stakeholders. Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage given the regional client base. Willingness to be based on-site at the customer s office in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. SAP FICO certification (S/4HANA Finance preferred). Prior experience in oil & gas, industrial, or large multi-entity group environments in the GCC. Experience supporting IPO-readiness or listing-related financial reporting projects.