Description
MAIN FUNCTIONS
The FI/CO Lead User is responsible for:
PDC and Budget Session Process
• Involves in the budget processes by ensuring that plan costs are properly captured in SAP during the different budget sessions
• Check that allocation keys used during budget circles reflect decisions reached by assets/cost control heads.
• Provide Partners and Reporting Team and Operated Assets Cost controllers in executing partners' and NAPIMS budget processes as specified in the different governance documents F&C Closure Process
• Involve in all aspects of FI/CO monthly, quarterly, and year-end closure processes
• Maintain opening and closing of fiscal periods for all SAP modules (FI / CO /MM)
• Attend to request modifications to user profiles or permissions, as appropriate, and assign security profiles during the closure process training
• Provides all users with adequate training whenever a new version of SAP is released or iteration in SAP
• Trains and recommends key users and provides support where appropriate
• Liaises with the SAP Métier Support and the SAP Support Centre (CCSAP) in Pau to train users when new work tools
are introduced in the affiliate user support/problem-solving abilities.
• Serves as a go-between for first-line support for problems not resolved by the FI/CO key users
• Examines and approves authorization requests from all users
• Analyzes problems/bugs and provides solutions and prepares Maintenance Tool Kits (MTK) requests
• Participate in the creation of new companies / branches (JV) in UNISUP
• Participate in all queries regarding the FI/CO domains
• Provide appropriate support to the growing needs of SAP users/Reporting in SAP generated reports • Tests all
upgrades and changes to UNISUP system as released by Competency center in Pau
• Participate in assigning security profiles to New Users • Verify and validates corrections and upgrades to the system, including change releases and transports Preparation of Financial Procedures and Methods
• Participates in the reviews and updates UNISUP procedures/work instructions in Finance & Control for Accounts receivable, Fixed Assets, Invoice Processing, Joint Venture Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting, and CO domains
• Responsible for monthly some Sox controls in Finance Methods
• Involve in the management of the master data of cost objects in SAP
ACCOUNTABILITIES
The role is essential for stable operations, good internal control, efficient processes, and continuous improvement.
• It assists in coordinating key users, validating system changes, ensuring access controls, analyzing processes, and organizing training.
• To Strengthen First‑Line Functional Support,
• To maintain system integrity and internal control
• To Support Change Management & System Evolutions
• To Enhance Training and Knowledge Transfer
• To ensure consistency across multiple sites or large teams
• To Improve Reporting and Data Quality
• To Reduce Lead User Workload and Avoid Single‑Point Dependency
• Organize and Deliver FI/CO Training Support UNISUP/SAP Integration Activities Upload the subsidiary budget in
SAP Runs the affiliate monthly, quarterly, and annual closure processes.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s or equivalent level
• Minimum of 7 Years Experience
• Strong SAP FI/CO Functional Expertise:
Ability to Analyze System Issues & Propose Functional Solutions Testing
and Validation Skills (UAT & Regression Testing)
• Understanding of SAP Access Rights & Internal Controls (SOX) Knowledge of Change Management & Transport
Procedures
• Reporting & Data Quality Expertise Training & User Support Technical Capability Cross‑Module Understanding
(FI/CO ↔ MM, PM, Logistics)
• Ability to Capture and translate business requirements, KPI, and system usage monitoring skills.
• Behavioral competencies required for the position:
• Emotional Intelligence & Personal Effectiveness Communication Skills (Clear, Influential, and User‑Friendly) Conflict
Resolution & Problem‑Solving Interaction Collaboration & Teamwork (Across Domains)
• Training & Coaching Ability
• Time Management & Prioritization Leadership & Influence Without Authority Adaptability & Openness to Change
Critical Thinking & Insightful Judgement
• Language: English
• Certification required: The FI/CO Lead User must be an experienced finance professional with advanced SAP
FI/CO expertise, typically someone with a background in accounting, finance, or controlling, and strong operational
experience using UNISUP/SAP in the business domain
• Bachelors' degree with professional accounting qualification (ICAN or ACCA)
• Specific knowledge required for the position:
• SAP FI/CO Functional Knowledge – GL, AP, AR, AA, CCA, IO, PC Cross‑Module Integration Knowledge – MM, PM,
logistics dependency.
• SAP Authorization & Internal Control Knowledge—SOX, GRC, access rights
• Change Management & Transport Process Knowledge
• Troubleshooting & User Support Knowledge Reporting & Data Quality Knowledge
• Finance & Control Business Process Knowledge
• Corporate Governance & Best Practices Knowledge