(Global Oil Gas) Senior SAP Central Finance Accounting Specialist

Job title:

(Global Oil Gas) Senior SAP Central Finance Accounting Specialist

Company:

MatchaTalent

Job description

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.About the CompanyThis company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned expert in implementing SAP Central Finance suite of solutions for large companies, to function as a “Business System Analyst” in the Digital Finance Transformation Division of the Digital Finance Department (DFD). Digital Finance Department (DFD) is responsible for the coordination, development, and management of information systems used in financial accounting, treasury, financial planning & forecasting, performance management, and the entire suite of digital solutions for the Finance Business line. The department personnel are multidisciplinary professionals with key focus on Financial Applications functional experience and IT technical background.Digital Transformation Division is responsible for providing program management services for design, coordinate the development, test, and rollout of group finance solutions. Group finance solutions leverage tools, including but not limited to the following:

• SAP Central Finance
• S4/HANA Treasury Management (Cash Pooling, Central Payments etc)
• S4/HANA Group Reporting & Advanced finance closing (AFC)
• Intercompany Hub for matching & reconciliation (ICMR and/or Blackline)
• Integrated Planning & Performance Management (SAP or non-SAP Planning solutions)

The Business System Analyst is expected to facilitate important business outcomes, such as acceleration of financial close, enable financial transparency at Group and affiliate level, drive corporate performance, and facilitate value realization with efficient cash management, by implementing SAP Central Finance, Group Reporting, and other related solutions. The Analyst will deliver such outcomes through structured implementation of SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting suite of solutions by working with corporate stakeholders such as IT, facilitating affiliate integrations, and providing continued support.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business teams to plan, design, develop, and roll out financial solutions using SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting.
• Coordinate with affiliate organizations to ensure smooth integration and troubleshoot any data exchange issues.
• Assess and support implementation of SAP Central Finance and Reporting requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP modules to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Configure reporting solutions, manage master data, and set up workflows.
• Analyze and resolve system issues, collaborating with IT as needed.
• Generate comprehensive reports and financial statements according to standards.
• Stay updated on SAP updates and best practices.
• Participate in system upgrades and projects.
• Document processes and maintain user guides for team knowledge.
• Stay informed about SAP Central Finance advancements and certifications.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Maintain and optimize digital solutions.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or IT from a recognized program; advanced degree or professional certifications like MBA, CMA, CFA, CPA preferred but not required.
• Possess 6-8 years of experience in implementing SAP-based financial accounting systems.
• Have at least 4 years of experience specifically in SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting solutions.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of implementing financial accounting systems, including benefits articulation, technical evaluation, critical success factors, and project risks.
• Have hands-on experience implementing SAP Central Finance and Group Reporting systems.
• Able to analyze financial accounting landscapes and provide architectural options for implementing solutions.

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:04:57 GMT

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