Solution Specialist – SAP FI​/CO

Overview

Solution Specialist – SAP FI/CO at Blue Pearl

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To analyse business requirements, design and configure SAP FI/CO solutions, and ensure robust financial process support across the organization. This role focuses on delivering high-quality SAP solutions for core financial processes such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (cost centre, internal orders, profitability analysis).

To analyse business requirements, design and configure SAP FI/CO solutions, and ensure robust financial process support across the organization. This role focuses on delivering high-quality SAP solutions for core financial processes such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, and Controlling (cost centre, internal orders, profitability analysis).

The Solution Specialist is an Information Technology employee responsible for understanding business process requirements for certain functions and for the design, configuration, deployment and maintenance of system-based solutions that meet the needs of the business client. They configure new system functionality, maintain, update and troubleshoot existing functionality, with a main focus on the SAP system and, in some cases, the client’s global and other local systems.

This role is part of the Information Technology division and works across several teams aligned to business functions, impacting business continuity. Resource in this team reports to the Senior Manager IT:
Solutions for a specific area of focus.

• Business Requirement Analysis

• Engage with finance stakeholders to capture business requirements through interviews and workshops.
• Analyse current SAP FI/CO processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Review Business Requirement Specifications and ensure alignment to SAP capabilities.

• Solution Design

• Design end-to-end SAP FI/CO solutions covering all financial processes.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Define system integrations with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, HR) and external systems.

• Configuration & Development

• Configure SAP FI/CO modules (GL, AR, AP, AA, CO, etc.) to align with business process requirements.
• Support data structure setup, master data configuration, and financial transactions.
• Collaborate with development teams for custom enhancements and interface development.

• Project Implementation

• Plan and manage implementation tasks, resources, and timelines.
• Track and report on progress, risks, and deviations.
• Conduct quality assurance and system integration testing.

• Testing & Deployment

• Develop and execute test plans with key finance users.
• Validate data accuracy, process flows, and reporting outputs.
• Coordinate go-live activities, user readiness, and post-implementation support.

• User Enablement & Training

• Prepare training materials and conduct workshops for end-users.
• Provide guidance on best practices and SAP usage to improve productivity.
• Support user queries and ensure adoption of new solutions.

• System Support & Maintenance

• Monitor system health, transaction accuracy, and integration stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP FI/CO-related issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a bridge between Finance and IT teams, ensuring strong collaboration.
• Communicate system changes, updates, and their impact clearly to stakeholders.
• Build trust and credibility through proactive support and solution delivery.

• Compliance & Governance

• Ensure solutions comply with SOX, POPIA, ITGC, and audit standards.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and audit trails.

• Robust and reliable SAP FI/CO configurations that support business needs.
• Timely delivery of system changes with minimal disruption.
• Users who are confident and effective in SAP financial processes.
• High system uptime, accurate reporting, and process automation.
• Complete, up-to-date documentation and compliance with internal controls.

• Delivers accurate, well-tested solutions that exceed expectations.
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