SAP FICO bench/FTE resources are urgently needed.Experience in Global Taxation is a must-Location RemoteJoining time - ImmediateSAP FICO Functional Consultant:Contract - 3-6 months· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.· Minimum of 8-10 years of hands-on functional consulting experience in SAP FICO (ECC) Finance modules/ SAP B1 Finance Module· Should have experience in configuration and mapping business functionalities pertaining to AP,AR,GL, Assets and Taxation.· Should have technical understanding of Finance, Taxation, Assets module,Global Taxation· Should be able to generate / extract Sales, inventory data for migration· Proven experience in at least one full lifecycle SAP FICO implementation oru significant enhancement project.· Strong understanding and experience with SAP ECC Finance (FI) modules and their integration with other ECC areas.· Prior experience working on SAP migration projects, preferably from SAP B1 to SAP ECC, is highly desirable.· Solid understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions.· Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.· Experience with data migration tools and methodologies is a plus.· SAP certifications in relevant modules (SAP B1 Finance, SAP ECC FI) are an advantage.Responsibilities:· SAP B1 Finance Expertise:o Serve as the primary functional expert for SAP B1 Finance modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Bank Reconciliation, Reporting).o Thoroughly understand current SAP B1 Finance configuration, processes, customizations, and data landscape.o Identify and document current "as-is" processes within SAP B1 Finance.o Analyze data structures and dependencies within SAP B1 Finance relevant to migration.· SAP ECC Finance Understanding:o Possess a strong understanding of SAP ECC Finance (FI) modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Bank Accounting, Controlling basics).o Understand the standard functionalities and best practices within SAP ECC Finance.o Be able to map SAP B1 Finance functionalities and data elements to corresponding SAP ECC functionalities and data structures.· Migration Planning and Execution:o Actively participate in the planning and strategy development for the SAP B1 to ECC migration project, specifically focusing on the Finance stream.o Collaborate with technical consultants (ABAP, Basis), project managers, and business stakeholders to define migration scope, timelines, and deliverables for Finance.o Contribute to the development of data migration strategies, including data cleansing, transformation, and validation.o Assist in the design and configuration of the target SAP ECC Finance system based on business requirements and migration considerations.o Participate in data mapping workshops and ensure accurate mapping between SAP B1 and SAP ECC Finance data.o Develop and execute test plans for the migrated Finance data and processes in SAP ECC.o Identify and resolve any functional or data-related issues during the migration process.· Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration:o Effectively communicate with finance users and other business stakeholders to understand their requirements and address their concerns throughout the migration.o Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration between migrated Finance data and other SAP ECC modules.o Provide functional guidance and support to the business during user acceptance testing (UAT) and go-live.o Develop training materials and conduct user training on the new SAP ECC Finance processes.· Post-Go-Live Support:o Provide post-go-live support to resolve any Finance-related issues and ensure a stable SAP ECC environment.o Assist in knowledge transfer to the internal support team.o Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the SAP ECC Finance system.