Custom Software Engineer

Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced AFC (Advanced Financial Closing) Consultant with strong expertise in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting to support a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation project. The role involves designing and implementing end-to-end finance and close processes from the ground up, enabling efficient, compliant, and automated financial closing using SAP S/4HANA and AFC capabilities.
The candidate will play a key role in solution design, configuration, business process definition, and delivery leadership while working closely with finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA FI Greenfield implementation activities with a strong focus on Advanced Financial Closing (AFC)
Drive fit-to-standard workshops and define future-state finance and close processes
Design, configure, and implement SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting solutions including:
General Ledger (GL)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Asset Accounting (AA)
Bank Accounting
Implement AFC framework including close task orchestration, dependencies, monitoring, and automation
Own finance and closing-related solution design decisions aligned with SAP best practices
Ensure seamless integration of SAP FI with CO, MM, SD, and other dependent modules
Support data migration validation, reconciliation, and financial cutover activities
Lead testing phases including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and defect resolution
Support go-live and post-go-live stabilization for finance and close processes
Prepare and review functional design documents, configuration documents, and process flows
Guide and mentor team members and ensure adherence to delivery and quality standards
Act as a key interface between business finance users, technical teams, and project leadership
Professional & Technical Skills
Primary Skills (Mandatory):
Strong hands-on experience in SAP FI S/4HANA Accounting
Proven experience in Advanced Financial Closing (AFC) or financial close processes
Experience working on Greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation projects
Functional & Technical Skills:
SAP FI configuration expertise in GL, AP, AR, AA, and Bank Accounting
Strong understanding of S/4HANA Finance concepts (New GL, document splitting, real-time postings)
Experience in designing finance processes from scratch for greenfield implementations
Knowledge of finance integration points with CO, MM, and SD
Experience with cutover planning, data validation, and reconciliation activities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Leadership & Soft Skills:
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to lead client workshops and solution discussions
Experience working in a global delivery model
Team leadership, mentoring, and coordination capabilities
Additional Information
Career Level: Associate Manager (L8)
Experience: Typically 8–12 years in SAP FI / Finance Transformation
Project Type: SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation
Role Nature: Functional Lead / Senior Consultant
Location: India (flexible as per project needs)
Certification: SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is a plus