SAP FI Specialist





Operating Division:Transnet Property


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:ICT


Location:Johannesburg


Reporting To:Senior Manager: Business Application


Grade:F


Reference:req4711











The closing date is on 03/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
This is a multi-functional / multi skilled and cross functional position. It requires proficiency in SAP ERP FICO covering but not limited to the following disciplines: General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Controlling, Funds Management & Fixed Asset Accounting. Performs a multi-disciplinary and multi-functional role. Performs tasks logically and creatively from facts to conclusions. Assists internal customers in testing cycles. Supports the Business, Functional and Technical teams in the respective areas. Design, customize, configure and testing of FICO modules and training of users.



Position Outputs
- Prepares Business Process Procedures, Test Scenarios, Functional Specifications, End-user documentation, and User manuals.- Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts/work. Packages, anticipate/identify issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implement corrective actions.- Assist in SAP FI/CO Environment with knowledge transfer. Establishes credibility with the internal customers. Interfaces with internal customers in a professional manner with emphasis on building stakeholder relationships.- Provide SAP FICO first- and second-line support to the business.
- Works with Implementation partners to ensure seamless delivery of services to internal customers.- Is alert to opportunities for additional long term business benefits that could accrue to internal customers.- Leads the execution of assigned project tasks in business areas of Transnet Property with business process mapping and system configuration. This also includes facilitating meetings/task groups, tracking and influencing task group progress, tracking project deliverables.- Operates as a team member. Continually reports on progress to the Management/Team Lead and participates as an active member of the team. Assumes additional responsibilities as required.- Continually develops relative and relevant core skills and business knowledge based on accumulated experience.

- Analyse functional and technical needs; identify gaps and alternative solutions relative to existing design.- Sets priorities appropriately. Ensures that work outputs are timely and of the highest quality.

- Occupies a non-management position. However, operates autonomously and receives management direction as appropriate.- Assist end-users and BPOs to keep the master data and transactional data of their process clean and accurate, devoid of
duplications.

- Provide the required SAP FI support for IT Audit and Finance Audit- Support Audit and Assurance partner perform their mandate.
- Travel where necessary to give support to the regional teams during implementation of projects.
- Data Migration using tools such as LSMW/BDC.



Qualifications and Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Financial / Accounting/ IT or equivalent NQF level 7 related qualification
•SAP FI certification
•Minimum of 5 years of experience in a full cycle implementation as well as in support projects.
•Minimum of 3 years SAP experience supporting General Ledger plus 3 or more of the following functions: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, Inter-company Accounting, Project System.
•Experience in FI integration points with other SAP modules like RE-FX, MM, PM, IM-PS, HCM.




Competencies
-Business process mapping
-Business analysis
-Strong configuration hands on experience in SAP FICO; including IMG.
-Knowledge of the SAP OSS.
-Training delivery
-Project management administration and governance.
-Corporate, Industry and Professional standards.
-Ability to analyse problems and provide clear recommendations.
-Integration with other Modules of SAP like RE-FX, MM, PM, IM-PS, MM, FM & HCM



Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.


Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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