SAP FICO RAR - Senior Functional Consultant - 10169
NewJob Title: SAP FICO RAR - Senior Functional Consultant - 10169
Shift Timing: 12:30PM to 9:30PM (IST)
Experience: 8-10 Years
Locations: Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Noida, Hyderabad.
Job Description – Senior SAP FICO RAR Consultant
Roles
- Lead the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) function within the FICO domain
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for revenue recognition processes aligned with IFRS 15 / ASC 606
- Drive design, implementation, and optimization of RAR processes in S/4HANA landscape
- Work closely with Finance (RTR), OTC, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into SAP solutions
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior consultants and support teams
- Ensure stability and performance of RAR processes in AMS and project environments
- Act as the key interface between business users, SAP functional teams, and technical teams
Responsibilities
Functional & Solutioning
- Analyze and design end-to-end revenue accounting processes
- Configure and manage:
- Revenue Accounting Contracts (RAC)
- Performance Obligations (POBs)
- Revenue Accounting Items (RAIs)
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition (event-based, time-based, PoC methods)
- Handle integration with SAP SD, BRIM, and external feeder systems
Implementation & Upgrade
- Lead RAR implementation / rollout / migration activities (e.g., S/4HANA upgrades)
- Support transition from Classic to Optimized RAR (OCM)
- Perform system configuration, testing, and deployment
- Validate functional impacts during upgrades and ensure compliance
AMS / Production Support
- Manage incidents, service requests, and problem tickets related to RAR
- Perform root cause analysis for issues like:
- Revenue posting discrepancies
- Contract inconsistencies
- RAI processing failures
- Coordinate with SAP for OSS incident resolution
- Support month-end and year-end financial close activities
Testing & Documentation
- Prepare and review:
- Functional Specifications (FS)
- Test scenarios and scripts (SIT/UAT)
- SOPs and process documentation
- Ensure proper regression testing during releases and upgrades
Stakeholder Management
- Conduct workshops and requirement gathering sessions
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership
- Support audit readiness and compliance requirements
- Deliver KT sessions and support transition activities
Continuous Improvement
- Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
- Optimize performance of RAR processes and reporting
- Recommend best practices aligned with SAP standard capabilities
Experience & Skills (Optional to include in your JD)
- 8+ years of SAP experience with strong expertise in SAP FICO and RAR
- Hands-on experience in S/4HANA RAR (preferred)
- Strong understanding of IFRS 15 / ASC 606
- Experience in AMS + project implementation environments
- Good knowledge of integration with SD / BRIM
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills