SAP S/4 HANA Financial Consultant (Remote) at Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF)

The Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) is a not-for-profit foundation incorporated in 2013 with a mission to improve the quality of decision-making and execution in the health sector through a focus on results at scale, providing analytical support, and driving innovation and substantive engagement with key stakeholders. HSDF is a platform for the implementation of effective ideas and innovative solutions and strives to address complex health systems and developmental challenges through a focus on evidence, rigor, and continuous improvement, whether in line with or diverging from the status quo.

HSDF works with the Federal and State Governments to improve the effectiveness of health service delivery to strengthen the performance of health systems and ensure a focus on results and outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SAP S/4 HANA Financial Consultant

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary

• We are in search of a highly skilledcertifiedSAP S/4HANA Financialimplementation and support consultantwith expertise in planning, implementing, and supporting Finance and Controlling (FICO) modules to assist in the management of the organization’s financial operations and reporting.
• In this role, the consultant will collaborate closely with the finance and IT teams to revamp and enhance the SAP S/4HANA Finance and Grants module and customize it to the specific requirements of the organization per time.
• The consultant will be accountable for the efficient functioning of the system, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring financial report integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and hands-on support on the implementation and optimization of the FICO modules within SAP S/4HANA, focusing on financial accounting, controlling, reporting, and grant management needs specific to nonprofit operations.
• Work with internal users and other SAP specialists to ensure that the software modules are configured to meet our business processes, including grants management, fund accounting, budget control, donor and other financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support the finance team in creating/generating reports, performing analytics, and improving visibility into financial data for management and stakeholders.
• Provide training and continuous support to end users to ensure they comprehend and can proficiently utilize the SAP system for their financial management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the IT team to troubleshoot issues, maintain system performance, and apply necessary updates or enhancements.
• Work with other consultants to integrate other systems like SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft Azure AD.
• Ensure that all financial processes and reports comply with the relevant regulatory standards applicable to nonprofit organizations in Nigeria and the United States.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to ensure optimal performance of SAP systems.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure 100% accuracy in financial data migration and system integration during SAP S/4HANA upgrades or changes.
• Resolve at least 95% of SAP-related issues within the service level agreement (SLA)
• Identify and implement at least five major process improvements per year that optimize financial operations.
• Ensure at least 95% of users are proficient in using the FICO module within three months post-engagement.
• Achieve a 90% functional user satisfaction score bi-annually.
• Complete SAP S/4HANA FICO configuration and customization within the agreed project timeline.
• Ensure that financial reports (e.g., donor reports, and fund accounting reports) are generated with 100% accuracy.
• Ensure 99% system uptime for the SAP S/4HANA FICO module.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA FI/CO modules like Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), including sub-modules such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Grants Management (GM).
• University degree or its equivalent.
• SAP Financials Certification.

Competency and Skill Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA modules.
• Must have a vast knowledge of financialaccounting and reporting principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of SAP S4Hana modules: Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), including sub-modules such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Grants Management (GM)
• Proficiency in financial accounting and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management processes, including fund accounting, grants management, and donor reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills with a deep understanding of financial processes and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams, while being self-driven and independent in handling tasks.
• Proficiency in SAP S4Hana workflows and SAP BO/BI is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Compliance Standards.
• Good multitasking abilities
• Relationship management
• Project management.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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