Deputy Manager, Accounting

The SME – SAP S/4HANA FI will support the global SAP S/4HANA Finance implementation, rollout and stabilization across multiple geographies (US, Europe, India and other markets). The role will act as a bridge between business finance teams and the SAP implementation team to ensure compliant, standardized and efficient financial processes aligned with US GAAP, SOX, and global pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. The position is execution-focused — responsible for documenting, testing, validating and supporting finance processes rather than designing architecture. A. Business Process Understanding & Documentation Understand existing (AS-IS) finance processes across: General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Asset Accounting Bank Accounting Period Close Functional Requirement Documents (FRD) SOPs and Work Instructions Identify process gaps vs global template Support standardization of finance processes across plants and countries B. SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support Work with implementation partner and FI Lead to: Validate configuration Review functional specifications Assist in master data mapping Support preparation of: Chart of Accounts mapping GL rationalization Business Partner mapping Legacy data validation Participate in design workshops and capture business inputs Support integration discussions with MM, SD, PP, and CO modules C. Testing & Validation Prepare and execute test cases: Unit Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Validate accounting postings Verify tax and regulatory postings Reconcile results between legacy ERP and S/4HANA Track and resolve defects with IT team D. Compliance & Controls (Very Important in Pharma / US Listed Company) Ensure processes meet: SOX controls Audit requirements US GAAP accounting treatment Support preparation of: Control matrices Test evidence Audit documentation Participate in internal & external audit discussions E. Data Migration & Cutover Support Validate trial balances Verify open AP/AR items Validate fixed asset migration Support mock cutovers & go-live readiness Support hypercare period after go-live F. End User Support & Training Prepare user manuals and quick reference guides Conduct user training sessions Provide post-go-live support Log and track tickets in ticketing tool 3. Key Deliverables Process documentation Test scripts & evidence Data validation reports UAT sign-offs Training materials SOP documentation Audit support files 4. Required Skills Functional Knowledge Accounting fundamentals (mandatory) Financial statements understanding AP / AR / GL accounting flows Basic taxation awareness (GST / TDS helpful) Period close process understanding SAP Knowledge Mandatory: SAP FI end user experience (ECC or S/4) Understanding of postings and document flow Good to Have: S/4HANA exposure Fiori usage Integration awareness (MM/SD)