SAP FICO - Manager

Job Purpose

Accountabilities

1. Implement, configure, and maintain the SAP FICO modules, ensuring they meet the organization’s financial and controlling requirements.

2. Continuously evaluate and optimise SAP FICO processes and functionalities to improve system performance, efficiency, and user satisfaction.

3. Train and guide users to ensure effective system use and problem resolution.

4. Manage and monitor SAP FICO-related projects, including upgrades, integrations, and enhancements, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

5. Collaborate and work closely with finance & control, other departments and SAP functional leads in FNHB (Malaysia) for alignment and to understand their needs and ensure SAP FICO is configured to support business processes and reporting requirements as well as to ensure seamless integration and data flow between FICO and other modules.

6. Act as the primary liaison between IT and business units, ensuring clear communication of system changes, updates, and project progress.

7. Troubleshoot, address and resolve SAP FICO-related issues and incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to financial and controlling processes.

8. Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals and training materials, and provide training to end-users as needed.

9. Manage, review and monitor compliance and security to ensure SAP FICO systems comply with relevant financial regulations and security standards, and implement appropriate controls to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

10. Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance the effectiveness of SAP FICO within the organization.

11. Manage and implement disaster recovery and backup procedures, as well as information security and control structures, to preserve assets.

12. Manage and implement the integration of system solutions to ensure efficient information and technology operations within the organization.

13. Support internal and external audits related to SAP FICO and related applications

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

2. 3–5 years of experience in SAP FICO implementation, configuration, maintenance, and support.

3. Strong knowledge of SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling) modules, including integration with other SAP modules.

4. Experience in SAP system implementation, enhancement, upgrade, integration, and project management.

5. Good understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, internal controls, and audit requirements.

6. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with Finance, IT teams, and regional SAP functional teams.

7. Fluent in English communication, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate with regional and international stakeholders.

8. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA migration, data integrity, system security, and disaster recovery procedures would be an advantage.