Role: SAP Analyst - FICO Location: Durham,NC Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. May act as a team leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision-making process. Diagnose and resolve application and process issues as they arise. May seek advice in order to make decisions on business issues. Gathers and performs analysis of functional and business requirements. Contributes to design activities; may design solutions. Configure independently. Designs, prepares and executes unit tests. Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge to maintain one or more technology areas: SAP FICO. Applies technologies to infrastructure and software solutions. Independently implements end-user or enterprise infrastructure of moderate complexity or services. Self-driven, able to work independently Prepares and manages open item list and discusses weekly with manager Develops project plan/timeline for projects when needed Provides excellent internal customer service: delight customers by providing exceptional value and service Demonstrates operational excellence � Continually looks for new and better ways to get things done and shows functional/technical proficiency in work EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor�s degree in a related technical field of study with a minimum of 6 years related experience. Or, Master�s degree and a minimum of 4 years related experience. At least 5-10 years of experience in SAP Finance: FI/CO At least 2 End to End SAP implementations with 1 year post implementation support Experience with project and talent management Experience and desire to work in an environment that requires periodic travel Ability to work in US and abroad, proper visas secured if necessary Excellent English, verbal and written Experience working with on/off shore teams. Experience working with offshore support model. Experience working in various phases of a project from Business Process Study (AS-IS, TO-BE), Gap Analysis, Customization, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, UAT, Regression Testing Acts as the intermediary analyst between software developers and end-users. Will test solutions before enlisting end-users with user acceptance testing. Training to change management, assist with BPPs Strong system configuration documentation preparation and presentation. Business process documentation: narrative and flow diagram preparation and presentation Strong in FI sub modules General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Special purpose Ledger Solid understanding of ABAP Development process needed to complete functional specs and in developing solutions with the technical team Data migration experience with LSMW, BDC, CATT SAP Integration technologies � ALE, IDoc, SAP Userexits ECC 6.0 version, SAP 6.0 and higher Strong understanding of integration of FICO modules with other SAP modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning). Good understanding the various modules of SAP FICO and be able to configure and support various functionalities including: General Ledger master data, configuration and maintenance, Business Area New GL: Basic New GL, Document splitting configuration Foreign Currency:Configuration, including integration of rates with bankForeign Currency Revaluation processForeign Currency Translation process Intercompany sales of goodsIncluding Stock Transfer OrdersTransfer pricing configuration for intercompany transactions VAT configuration & reporting Accounts Receivable:Customer Credit card processing and integration with bankLockbox functionality for customer cash receipts, automatic cash application to accountsLockbox: Basic configuration with Z developments for Cash application rules, BAI, EDI 820 and 812.Dunning process Accounts Payable:Bank integration, payment methods including check, ACH, wire, credit card, check managementAutomatic payment program for vendors: including non-US payment methods (BACS, BECS, SEPA Electronic Bank Statement integration) Asset accounting module: