Senior Manager, SAP Finance - West Africa

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to perform the duties of an SAP Finance (FI) Lead within KPMG in West Africa. The successful applicant will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in SAP S/4Hana Finance and will spearhead our functional transformation initiatives within the SAP S/4Hana Finance module, utilizing extensive knowledge of SAP FI to play a key role in client engagements, leading projects from initial requirements gathering to successful go-live and post-production support. The successful candidate will engage with KPMG member firms across different African countries and will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to our clients in optimizing their financial processes and leveraging SAP FI functionality to drive business success. This role demands a visionary leader who can blend strategic consulting with technical SAP expertise to deliver comprehensive, efficient, and innovative solutions. Job Location : Serving West Africa Region from Lagos Head Office

Job Details

Roles and  Responsibilities: 

Overall:

• Demonstrate deep technical knowledge of the SAP platform and solutions, particularly the SAP S/4Hana Finance module and related processes and Lines of Business
• Successfully manage complex projects regarding SAP solutions and related projects to deliver value to diverse clients.
• Keep abreast and provide regular updates on any developments in SAP S/4Hana Finance.
• Communicate effectively with clients, lead meetings and workshops.
• Research current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed.

Manage Engagements

• Provide technical knowledge, direction, and training to the engagement teams to produce quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Building and promoting strong client relationships by understanding client needs and proposing digital initiatives or SAP capabilities to serve their needs. 
• Providing and facilitating the involvement of subject matter experts for the components of the client’s requirements strategy during the formulation stage. 
• Presentation to project committees or board of directors (where relevant) on the project status, recommendations, and action plans. 
• Provides leadership and guidance to teams throughout the implementation to ensure accurate delivery of project plans.
• Manage engagement risk.

Technical Delivery

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and provide services as an expert in SAP Finance (FI) including system configuration and customization, system support, data migration, testing, training, quality assurance and business process review.
• Lead and manage all phases of SAP FI implementation projects, including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, training, data migration, integration with other modules (e.g., SD, MM, etc.), and post-go-live support.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business processes, requirements, and objectives, and translate them into effective SAP FI system solutions.
• Configure and customize the SAP FI module to align with client-specific business processes and industry best practices including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset accounting and financial close, cost center accounting, standard and actual cost, internal order costing, product costing, profitability analysis, and activity-based costing.
• Conduct training sessions, develop, and deliver comprehensive training manuals to ensure user adoption and proficiency.
• Oversee and perform system testing to ensure all functionalities are working as expected and troubleshoot any identified issues.
• Lead data migration activities, including data mapping, cleansing, conversion, and validation, to ensure accurate and timely migration of legacy data to the SAP system.
• Provide ongoing post-production support to clients, performing system analysis, addressing system issues, resolving user queries, and recommending process improvements.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to clients on SAP FI best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead and mentor junior consultants and project team members, providing training, guidance, and support as needed.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to educate clients and project stakeholders on SAP FI functionality, capabilities, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other SAP functional teams (e.g., SD, MM, etc.) and technical teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of SAP FI with other modules and systems.

Business Development

• Brings credibility in terms of SAP Finance product knowledge.
• Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers at key clients.
• Engage in face-to-face client interaction to drive opportunities forward.
• Engage in business development and proposal development efforts.
• Identify transformation opportunities based on a thorough understanding of the SAP S/4Hana market in West Africa.
• Articulate the benefits and features of SAP products and services.
• Contribute towards meeting the expected revenue numbers as agreed with the leadership.
• Manage the opportunity lifecycle in the pipeline (proposals preparations, delivery, billings etc.).

Requirements

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and leading SAP FI projects with significant S/4HANA experience.
• Proven track record of leading successful SAP FI implementations, training, data migration, integration with other modules, and support.
• SAP certification in S/4HANA Finance is required.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing large teams and complex projects.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• In-depth experience and sound knowledge of SAP Methodologies, technologies and testing tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and writing to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be outcomes and deliverables focused, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational, project management and leadership skills.
• Proficient at working in diverse multi-national teams.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff.

General Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate commercial awareness with sound knowledge of matters affecting the market.
• Demonstrate curiosity around innovation, managing emerging technologies, driving business performance through technology.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, well developed management, and supervisory skills.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and ability to identify opportunities and develop high quality proposals.
• Focus on staff development and providing guidance and technical advice where necessary.
• Displays curiosity and innovation and possesses well-developed problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Socially confident, and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and project management skills.
• The ideal candidate must be able to provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, project stakeholders, and team members at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into SAP FI system solutions.

About Company

KPMG Professional Services

https://home.kpmg.com/ng

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria sinc e 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and intern ational organisations within the Nigerian business community.Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world finding solutions and adding value. Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective give us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give the firms clients a distinct edge over their competitors. As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigerias success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 46 partners and over 1000 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax a nd advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sec tor in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business perf ormance and operations.