SAP Functional Analyst – Finance

Job Description

Expertise in SAP Finance (FI) & Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) area with development capabilities for the Finance Business area in Upstream Oil & Gas industry solution.

Key responsibilities

• Experience in delivering complete SAP Finance solutions to the business, proficient in analyzing and translating Business/Process requirements to technical requirements
• Certain degree of knowledge in SAP JVA module is desired
• Performs the SAP configurations & ensures that Build standards are adhered to best practices.
• Understands the SAP configurations & master data activities with cross functional area Integration with PM/PS/CO/MM
• Understanding of Business requirements and develop the IT Solution by working along with Process Architects/Design Authorities
• Works with Lead Business Analyst/Process Experts to develop technical design specification for solutions with high complexity
• Performs Unit Test, and supports Integration Test for the applicable solutions
• Undertake Problem Analysis to identify root causes of incidents, escalating findings within the Line and Business, to minimize such incidents re-occurring
• Drive resolution of defects during test cycles and hyper care as well as for critical incidents. Supports the resolution of Production issues in meetings with the Run & Maintain organization.
• Define and Safeguard IT solution to ensure Robust, Supportable & Scalable to ensure IT documentations are updated prior to CAB meetings.
• Propose any possible functional improvement in the existing solutions.
• Has detailed functional understanding of the application / module in their scope and how this is supporting the business process
• Ensure that all changes are properly and extensively documented.
• Fully comply with and adhere to, all Group and Upstream IT standards and Processes

Dimensions

• Member of an 8-10 resources team of diverse cultural backgrounds and comprising Shell staff, Partners and Third-Party Contractors
• Global program with collaboration across teams and customers in US, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions
• Exposure to best practice processes and world class solutions
• Opportunities for SAP skills enhancements e.g. in SAP Oil & Gas Industry solutions

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in SAP FICO module configuration and understanding of the associated business processes. Knowledge in Bank Accounting, Asset Accounting, Account Payables, Joint Venture Accounting and Special Purpose Ledger Accounting is a must
• Should have handled 1 or 2 implementations and have strong experience in providing solutions for Finance business processes.
• Work experience on the areas such as handling complex Change requests / enhancements is a must.  Should have good understanding of Finance Close, Consolidation and Group reporting activities.
• Skills with only Support experience or majority of support experience will not be Suitable
• Certain degree of knowledge in SAP MM/PM/PS modules will be an advantage
• Well versed with SAP system implementation methodology
• Dedication to meet the customer requirements and expectations, taking ownership of problems and respond in a proactive manner where appropriate.
• Good problem analysis skills and English communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle concurrent tasks with appropriate priority.
• Experience in global implementation/support of an SAP solution

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