RR-- FICO Lead

Job Description

Job Description – SAP FICO Lead (Finance & Controlling)

The SAP FICO Lead is responsible for leading the Finance and Controlling (FICO) stream of SAP S/4

HANA implementation. This role ensures that all finance-related modules — including Assets, Accruals, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Contract Accounting (FICA), Advanced Financial Closing, Parallel Accounting, and Dunning — are implemented successfully and aligned with both IFRS standards and KSA regulatory requirements
.

The FICO Lead will act as the primary point of contact for Finance process owners, auditors, and IT teams
, ensuring robust financial operations, accurate reporting, and compliance throughout the program lifecycle.

• Central Assets & Accruals Management
• Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
• Accounts Payable (FI-AP)
• Accounts Receivable (FI-AR)
• Contract Accounting (FICA)
• Advanced Financial Closing (AFC)
• Parallel Accounting & Multi-GAAP Reporting
• Centralized Dunning & Collections Management
• General Ledger (New GL) & Central Finance Integration
• Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS, ZATCA, Local GAAP)

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance (FICO) modules.
• Manage Assets & Accruals processes
  , ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and compliance.
• Oversee Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable operations
  , integrating with Procurement and Sales.
• Implement Contract Accounting (FICA) for industry-specific billing and receivables scenarios.
• Lead the adoption of SAP Advanced Financial Closing for group-wide central closing processes.
• Ensure Parallel Accounting setup to handle IFRS, KSA GAAP, and other reporting standards.
• Oversee Centralized Dunning to optimizereceivables management.
• Work with auditors and regulators to ensure financial controls and compliance
  .
• Provide expertise in finance integration with MM, SD, HCM, and PS modules
  .
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to streamline closing processes and reduce manual effort
  .
• Support data migration for Finance objects (GL balances, vendor, customer, asset master data).
• Train and mentor the Finance team on SAP FICO functionalities and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification preferred.
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance.

• 10+ years of Finance & Controlling experience.
• Minimum 2–3 full-cycle SAP FICO implementation projects
  .
• Proven experience in Asset Accounting, AP, AR, FICA, and Financial Closing
  .
• Experience in Parallel Accounting (IFRS, Local GAAP, Tax).
• Strong exposure to Middle East/KSA finance regulations and compliance
  .

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance (FICO).
• Knowledge of SAP Advanced Financial Closing (AFC).
• Experience in Contract Accounting (FICA) processes.
• Strong integration knowledge across MM, SD, HCM, PS
  .
• Familiarity with Central Finance, Group Reporting, and Dunning
  .
• Ability to configure financial close automation and reporting
  .
• Strong understanding of ZATCA (Saudi e-invoicing) and regulatory requirements
  .

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Effective communicator with Finance leadership and auditors.
• Ability to work under pressure during month-end and year-end close
  .
• Team player and mentor for Finance consultants.

• Based in KSA, working closely with Finance & Accounting leadership.
• Regular interaction with business controllers, CFO office, and auditors.
• Coordination with Solution Architects, Procurement, and Technical teams
  .
• Involvement in workshops, UAT, training, and cutover activities.

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