Deputy Manager, Accounting

A. Business Process Understanding & Documentation

• Understand existing (AS-IS) finance processes across:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Asset Accounting
  • Bank Accounting
  • Period Close

• Functional Requirement Documents (FRD)

• SOPs and Work Instructions

• Identify process gaps vs global template
• Support standardization of finance processes across plants and countries

B. SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support

• Work with implementation partner and FI Lead to:
  • Validate configuration
  • Review functional specifications
  • Assist in master data mapping
• Support preparation of:
  • Chart of Accounts mapping
  • GL rationalization
  • Business Partner mapping
  • Legacy data validation
• Participate in design workshops and capture business inputs
• Support integration discussions with MM, SD, PP, and CO modules

C. Testing & Validation

• Prepare and execute test cases:
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Validate accounting postings
• Verify tax and regulatory postings
• Reconcile results between legacy ERP and S/4HANA
• Track and resolve defects with IT team

D. Compliance & Controls (Very Important in Pharma / US Listed Company)

• Ensure processes meet:
  • SOX controls
  • Audit requirements
  • US GAAP accounting treatment
• Support preparation of:
  • Control matrices
  • Test evidence
  • Audit documentation
• Participate in internal & external audit discussions

E. Data Migration & Cutover Support

• Validate trial balances
• Verify open AP/AR items
• Validate fixed asset migration
• Support mock cutovers & go-live readiness
• Support hypercare period after go-live

F. End User Support & Training

• Prepare user manuals and quick reference guides
• Conduct user training sessions
• Provide post-go-live support
• Log and track tickets in ticketing tool

3. Key Deliverables

• Process documentation
• Test scripts & evidence
• Data validation reports
• UAT sign-offs
• Training materials
• SOP documentation
• Audit support files

4. Required Skills

Functional Knowledge

• Accounting fundamentals (mandatory)
• Financial statements understanding
• AP / AR / GL accounting flows
• Basic taxation awareness (GST / TDS helpful)
• Period close process understanding

SAP Knowledge

Mandatory:

• SAP FI end user experience (ECC or S/4)
• Understanding of postings and document flow

Good to Have:

• S/4HANA exposure
• Fiori usage
• Integration awareness (MM/SD)

Educational Qualification

• CA / CA Inter / MBA Finance / M.Com
• 4 – 6 years experience in finance or SAP finance support