FI/CO Lead User

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

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Accountant

Accountant (Dw Asset Budget & Reporting)

FI/CO Lead User

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