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 3. Key Deliverables • Process documentation • Test scripts & evidence • Data validation reports • UAT sign-offs • Training materials • SOP documentation • Audit support files 4. 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