SAP FICO Senior Consultant - AP/AR

Accenture is seeking an experienced SAP AP/AR Specialist to play a pivotal role in the SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation Program for a large-scale ERP implementation. This hands-on role focuses on delivering end-to-end solutions for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring alignment with business needs, SAP best practices, and compliance requirements. The SAP AP/AR Specialist will be directly responsible for solution delivery, issue resolution, and business process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed design, configuration, and testing of SAP AP & AR processes in line with business requirements and SAP S/4HANA best practices, focusing on Invoice Management, Payment Processing, Customer Invoicing, and Credit Management.

• Collaborate closely with Finance business users, Process Owners, technical teams, and third-party implementation partners to translate AP/AR business requirements into SAP solutions.

• Define and validate data migration strategies for AP/AR master data and transactional data, supporting mapping, reconciliation, and validation activities.

• Lead hands-on testing efforts, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), creating detailed test scripts, coordinating execution, and resolving defects.

• Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations, internal controls, and SOX requirements during solution design and delivery.

• Act as the key point of contact for AP/AR-related issue resolution, defect analysis, and escalation management during cutover and go-live phases.

• Prepare and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation, including functional specifications, configuration guides, data mapping templates, and process flows.

• Actively participate in solution workshops, governance meetings, and daily stand-ups, providing timely insights and driving decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills and hands-on expertise in SAP FI-AP / FI-AR modules.

• Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations, with a focus on AP/AR processes.

• Practical knowledge of Invoice Management, Payment Processing, Customer Invoicing, and Credit Management workflows.

• Experience in defining and executing data migration strategies for AP/AR master and transactional data.

• Familiarity with public sector financial regulations, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving and defect resolution skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with business users, technical teams, and third-party partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., SAP certifications) preferred.