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SAP FICO Lead

Ref: BBBH67913_1786969654
Dubai

SAP FICO Lead – UAE – Full time

Whitehall Resources are recruiting for a SAP FICO Lead to manage the SAP FICO track across a multi-entity group, driving finance process re-engineering, team leadership, user adoption, and delivery governance across diverse operating units including Contracting, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities:
* S/4HANA Financial Architecture: Design and configure FI (GL, AP, AR, AA) using the Universal Journal (ACDOCA), CO (OM, PC, PA), Cash Management, FSCM, and RE-FX.
* Process Transformation & Adoption: Champion standard S/4HANA best practices, design end-to-end user enablement strategies, and lead change mitigation plans.
* Delivery Governance: Direct hybrid onshore/offshore teams, system integrators, and key internal users while acting as the primary functional liaison for executive leadership.
* Cross-Module Integration: Oversee Chart of Accounts and Business Partner mapping, ensuring seamless integration between FICO, EPPM, VSM, and HR Payroll.

The role:
* 8-10+ Years of core SAP FI/CO lead experience with at least 2 full-lifecycle S/4HANA implementations.
* Deep domain expertise in UAE tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Tax), multi-currency accounting, and corporate consolidation.
* Hands-on functional mastery in S/4HANA Cash Management, FSCM, and RE-FX.
Education & Credentials: Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field; professional certifications (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) or SAP S/4HANA Finance certifications are highly advantageous.
* Key Differentiator: Prior experience in legacy ERP migration (e.g., Oracle EBS to SAP) and GCC conglomerate/contracting/real estate context.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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