SAP Finance and Controlling Specialist at QE Services

Job Title: SAP Finance and Controlling Specialist at QE Services Company: QE Services IT Recruitment Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: Responsibilities * Perform SAP S/4HANA configuration, maintenance and functional support across Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger, intercompany reconciliation and financial closing processes. * Analyse and resolve SAP FI incidents, service requests, posting errors, intercompany mismatches and recurring operational issues. * Configure and maintain General Ledger structures, chart of accounts, ledger rules, journal processing and financial reporting settings. * Support intercompany reconciliation processes, balance matching, cross\-company postings, elimination structures and discrepancy resolution. * Configure and support General Ledger rollups, ledger summarisation, financial statement versions and reporting aggregation. * Maintain integration between General Ledger and relevant sub\-ledger and Controlling processes to support accurate financial postings and trial balances. * Support period\-end and month\-end closing activities, financial close schedules and the resolution of closing exceptions. * Perform root\-cause analysis, implement approved configuration fixes and document incident resolutions. * Prepare functional specifications, test cases, configuration documentation, knowledge articles and change impact assessments. * Execute unit and integration testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes and enhancements. * Identify opportunities to improve R2R workflows, reduce manual workarounds, streamline reconciliations and improve financial closing efficiency. * Participate in business workshops and engage with Finance teams, operational users and SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) stakeholders. * Support change implementation through configuration transports, user communication, training material and post\-implementation stabilisation. * Use SAP Fiori and available AI\-assisted SAP tools to support research, functional analysis, configuration verification and documentation, ensuring all outputs comply with approved design standards and internal controls. * Prioritise incidents and service requests according to business requirements, closing deadlines, operational urgency and risk. * Escalate complex FI/CO configuration issues, cross\-module dependencies, control\-related risks and architectural decisions to senior specialists or the appropriate design authority. * Work independently within approved support procedures, configuration standards and change management processes. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Hands\-on SAP S/4HANA FI configuration and functional support capability. * Sound understanding of Record to Report, General Ledger, intercompany accounting and financial closing processes. * Ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, financial integrity and internal controls. * Good organisational, planning and prioritisation skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict month\-end and period\-end deadlines. * Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to engage professionally with Finance teams, business users and technical stakeholders. * Good documentation, testing and knowledge\-sharing skills. * Self\-motivated, resilient and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. * Adaptability and willingness to learn new SAP tools, technologies and AI\-assisted delivery practices. * Sound judgement in recognising risks and knowing when to escalate issues requiring senior review or approval. * Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering reliable, high\-quality support. Work Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Availability: Full time

Qualifications \& Experience * Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Financial Management, Information Systems or Information Technology. * 3\-3 years of experience in SAP FI, Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger or a related SAP functional specialist role. * Hands\-on experience with SAP S/4HANA configuration, functional support, testing and maintenance. * Proven experience in General Ledger (FI\-GL), journal postings, chart of accounts, period\-end closing and financial reporting processes. * Practical experience in intercompany reconciliation, cross\-company postings, general ledger rollups and trial balance reporting. * Understanding of integration between General Ledger and Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA) and Controlling (CO). * Knowledge of Master Data Governance (MDG) and General Ledger or intercompany master data dependencies. * Experience in incident management, root\-cause analysis, functional specifications, system testing and process documentation. * Experience using JIRA for incident management and SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN) for transport and change management. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Visio, with working knowledge of Confluence. * SAP FI, SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting or related functional certification will be advantageous. * Exposure to SAP Closing Cockpit, SAP Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation (ICMR), SAP Joule for Consultants or automated financial closing solutions will be advantageous. Key Skills: SAP FI, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Configuration, Integration Testing, UAT, Functional Specifications Salary: Not disclosed