ASC - Central Finance

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders to conduct scoping, develop design, coordinate development and testing, and managing the rollout of Group financial solutions leveraging SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting and related technical solutions.
• Coordinate with affiliate organizations to coordinate the infrastructure readiness, integration requirements, troubleshooting and enablement of the affiliate data exchange with the Group system
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting modules, ensuring smooth transaction processing and data accuracy.
• Implement CFIN mappings, configure Group reporting solution, configure and troubleshoot with Application Interface Framework (AIF), setup workflows, and manage master data by designing and utilizing SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues, collaborate with IT team for technical escalation if needed.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and consolidated financial statements according to local GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest SAP updates and best practices for Central Finance and Group Reporting.
• Participate in system upgrades and implementation projects, providing expertise and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Document processes and maintain user guides for efficient knowledge transfer within the team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in SAP Central Finance topics, obtain necessary technology certifications.
• Communicate technical concepts and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain, support and optimize digital solutions.

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or IT from a recognized and approved program. Possession of an advanced business degree (e.g. MBA) and/or relevant professional certification (e.g. CMA, CFA, CPA) is preferred but not required. 
• You will have six to eight years’ experience in implementation of SAP based financial accounting systems, including at least four years’ experience in solutions related to SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting.
• You will have four years of experience, preferably at multiple companies, in
• You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the various aspects of implementing financial accounting systems including articulation and measurement of benefits, evaluation of technical and execution options, critical success factors, and project risks.
• You must have hands on experience implementing SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting systems and will be able to analyze the financial accounting landscape and provide architectural options for implementing such solutions.