Senior Analyst CO

SUMMARY:
Senior Analyst CO

POSITION INFO:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• BComm or BSc or IT related degree or diploma
• A relevant tertiary qualification with related experience in SAP FICO or a similar ERP system
• SAP CO certification will be a definite advantage (successful candidate will need to acquire if not certified already)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a full cycle implementation as well as in support projects
• Minimum of 2 years SAP experience supporting Controlling on 3 or more of the following functions: Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, profitability Analysis, Product Costing, project Systems, SAP Business Planning and Consolidations,
• Experience in CO integration points with other SAP modules like FI MM, HR, PP, SD.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables and projects at the same time.
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.
• Results oriented and demonstrate a “can-do” attitude, and resourceful.

DUTIES:

• Form part of the SAP Core ERP team, handling all support related issues from the business and assist with the implementation of Finance optimization projects in SAP BPC ad SAP CO.
• Facilitate the implementation and support of SAP FICO and SAP BPC focusing on Controlling – Cost Centre Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis,
• Project Systems, Month-end Close, Assessments, Settlements, Budgeting, Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
• Perform detailed analysis of complex business process requirements, identify, interpret, validate and provide appropriate system solutions to satisfy business requirements.
• Document business requirements, business blueprints, functional designs, test cases (Unit, Integration, UAT), end user training material, etc.
• Support Businesses in End to End Consulting and Support of SAP CO.
• Test all processes configured using structured testing methodologies
• Running of business and post- implementation of project phase:
• Take a lead role in providing functional maintenance and support for the SAP FI system and teams.
• Work closely with the Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement and Materials Management analysts to maintain best practice integration processes and solutions for CO.
• Proactively advise the business financial management team of potential improvements in the ERP processes with a view to improving efficiency and good governance.
• Provide advice and support to relevant users at all levels of SAP account management functionality.
• Assist training team with availability of updated training documentation, process flows and blueprint documentation. Deliver training to users when required.
• Work self-directed and independently, may act as subject matter mentor to junior members.
• Take a lead role in providing post-implementation support ensuring that the CO application is properly used.
• Support the Project Blueprint process, guiding the implementation team with respect to the business processes and practices. Assist with master data definition
• Assist during the Project realisation phase ensuring that the newly configured conforms to the business requirements. Report inconsistencies and escalate where necessary.
• Actively assist users during the testing phase and advising where the configured system differs from the desired state. Report inconsistencies and escalate where necessary
• Preparation of documents for user requirements, business blueprint, end-user training.
• Assist with the implementation and roll out of the new system, guiding users and training where required.
• Matrix management of CO super users at sites in terms of 1st line support and system / business process compliance
• Manage support calls by users.
• Provide ad-hoc user training and user support as required.

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