Assistant Manager, Accounting

A. Business Process Understanding & Documentation

• Understand existing (AS-IS) finance processes across:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Asset Accounting
• Bank Accounting
• Period Close
• Functional Requirement Documents (FRD)
• SOPs and Work Instructions
• Identify process gaps vs global template
• Support standardization of finance processes across plants and countries

B. SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support

• Work with implementation partner and FI Lead to:
• Validate configuration
• Review functional specifications
• Assist in master data mapping
• Support preparation of:
• Chart of Accounts mapping
• GL rationalization
• Business Partner mapping
• Legacy data validation
• Participate in design workshops and capture business inputs
• Support integration discussions with MM, SD, PP, and CO modules

C. Testing & Validation

• Prepare and execute test cases:
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Validate accounting postings
• Verify tax and regulatory postings
• Reconcile results between legacy ERP and S/4HANA
• Track and resolve defects with IT team

D. Compliance & Controls (Very Important in Pharma / US Listed Company)

• Ensure processes meet:
• SOX controls
• Audit requirements
• US GAAP accounting treatment
• Support preparation of:
• Control matrices
• Test evidence
• Audit documentation
• Participate in internal & external audit discussions

E. Data Migration & Cutover Support

• Validate trial balances
• Verify open AP/AR items
• Validate fixed asset migration
• Support mock cutovers & go-live readiness
• Support hypercare period after go-live

F. End User Support & Training

• Prepare user manuals and quick reference guides
• Conduct user training sessions
• Provide post-go-live support
• Log and track tickets in ticketing tool

1. Key Deliverables

• Process documentation
• Test scripts & evidence
• Data validation reports
• UAT sign-offs
• Training materials
• SOP documentation
• Audit support files

1. Required Skills

Functional Knowledge

• Accounting fundamentals (mandatory)
• Financial statements understanding
• AP / AR / GL accounting flows
• Basic taxation awareness (GST / TDS helpful)
• Period close process understanding

SAP Knowledge

Mandatory

• SAP FI end user experience (ECC or S/4)
• Understanding of postings and document flow

Good to Have

• S/4HANA exposure
• Fiori usage
• Integration awareness (MM/SD)

Educational Qualification

• CA / CA Inter / MBA Finance / M.Com
• 4 – 6 years experience in finance or SAP finance support