Key Responsibilities:
* Landscape Management: Act as the primary technical contact for N (ECC) and N+1 (S4) landscape strategy, ensuring smooth, automated transport movement.
* Code Synchronization: Perform retrospectives on code changes, identifying conflicts and retrofitting enhancements from the N track into the N+1 track using SAP solution manager tools like Revtrac.
* S/4HANA Development: Design and develop custom solutions using CDS Views, AMDP, OData services, and Fiori, ensuring compliance with S/4HANA standards.
* Release Governance: Manage complex transport dependencies (retrofitting) to ensure that code deployed in the production environment is retrofitted into S4 environment timely and accurately
* Issue Resolution: Analyze, document, and resolve technical issues arising from differences between the two environments, ensuring high-quality, stable code.
* Collaboration & Documentation: Working with functional resources across various SAP modules to resolve object conflicts and document the details for audit and historical references
Required Technical Skills:
* Expertise in ABAP on HANA, including CDS views and AMDP , S/4HANA Fiori, OData, and Embedded Analytics.
* Extensive experience with Transport Organizer and Retrofit processes in Solution Manager.
* Execute and support system upgrade activities, including pre checks, SUM execution, and post upgrade validation. Handle SPAU and SPDD adjustments during S/4HANA upgrades. Ensure consistency of custom objects and enhancements post-upgrade.
SAP Fiori & OData Services
* Configure and deploy OData services for Fiori applications
* Activate and manage services via /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE
* Design and develop Fiori applications and UI5 components
* Understand integration between Gateway, Backend system, and Launchpad
SICF & Service Activation
* Configure and activate SICF services required for OData and Fiori apps
* Ensure correct ICF node activation and service paths for seamless connectivity
* Troubleshoot service connectivity and authorization issues
Web Services & Integration
* Register and configure SOAP/Web services in SAP
* Work on service consumption and provider configurations
* Support integrations involving IDoc, CPI, SLT, and external systems
Rev-Trac / Transport Management
* Handle Rev-Trac PODS check errors during transport lifecycle
* Ensure compliance with release management and transport controls
* Perform root cause analysis for failed transports and remediation
Vertex / Tax Integration
* Understand integration concepts of Vertex tax engine
* Familiarity with SIC (Single Instance Configuration / System Integration Component) in Vertex context
* Support tax-related enhancements and troubleshooting
Experience Requirements:
* Minimum 12-14 years of experience in SAP ABAP, with at least 5-6 years focusing on S/4HANA implementations.
* Experience in managing N & N+1 development landscapes in large-scale, multi-track projects.
* Excellent communication Skills to coordinate with multiple teams.
S4HANA FICO Upgrade , Conversion, migration & Transformation
Key Responsibilities
1. SAP FICO Functional Expertise
* Configure and support core Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules including GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost Center, and Profit Center Accounting
* Support business process design, gap analysis, and solutioning
2. S/4HANA Upgrade , Conversion, migration & Transformation
* Support S/4HANA conversion activities, including Finance data model changes (e.g., Universal Journal)
* Expertise in closing cockpit, ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance.
* Perform and validate post-upgrade finance configurations and reconciliations
* Collaborate with technical teams during SPAU/SPDD impact validations (functional perspective)
3. Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
* Analyze and redesign existing finance business processes to align with S/4HANA best practices
* Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and automation
* Drive efficiency improvements and cost optimization across finance operations
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement optimized end-to-end processes
4. Data Migration (Core Focus Area)
* Lead and execute end-to-end data migration activities using tools like LSMW, LTMC, Migration Cockpit, and ETL tools
* Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and validation
* Define migration strategy (Greenfield / Brownfield / Selective)
* Conduct mock loads, reconciliation, and sign-off with business stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements
5. Integration & Interfaces
* Work with cross-functional teams to validate integration with SD, MM, SCM, and external systems
* Support finance-related interfaces including IDocs, APIs, and middleware (CPI/PI)
* Ensure accurate posting flows across integrated processes (e.g., O2C, P2P)
6. Testing & Validation
* Prepare and execute SIT, UAT, and regression testing for finance processes
* Ensure data reconciliation (legacy vs SAP) post-migration
* Drive defect resolution and business validations
7. Governance & Controls
* Ensure proper documentation (FS, config docs, migration specs)
* Adhere to change management, audit controls, and approval workflows
* Participate in cutover planning and hypercare support
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Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience in SAP FICO (FI & CO modules)
* Proven experience in S/4HANA implementations , system conversion, upgrades and Migration
* Expertise in data migration tools (Migration Cockpit, LSMW, ETL tools)
* Strong understanding of financial data structures and reconciliation processes
* Experience in integration with SAP and non-SAP systems
* Good knowledge of testing, validation, and financial controls
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Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in large-scale finance transformation programs
* Knowledge of Central Finance / Group Reporting
* Exposure to automation and data quality tools
* Strong stakeholder communication and governance experience
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Key Deliverables
* Accurate and timely financial data migration with zero critical discrepancies
* Stable and compliant finance processes post go-live
* Successful execution of testing cycles and reconciliations
* Strong audit-ready documentation and governance adherence