About the role
Introduction Core Responsibilities Your role and responsibilities
- General Ledger Configuration & Maintenance
- Configure chart of accounts, account groups, retained earnings accounts.
- Set up and maintain general ledger master data.
- Manage automatic postings, document splitting, and G/L validations/substitutions.
- Financial Period Management
- Open and close fiscal periods.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closures.
- Support balance carry-forward activities.
- Integration with Other Modules
- Ensure seamless G/L integration with:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Controlling (CO)
- Work with MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales & Distribution) teams for correct posting flows.
- Reporting & Analysis
- Design and run financial reports using SAP standard tools (e.g., F.01, FBL3N, FAGLL03).
- Support external and internal audit requirements.
- Assist in the creation of customized financial statements.
- User Support & Issue Resolution
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for G/L-related issues.
- Analyze and resolve posting issues or integration problems.
- Provide training and support to finance users.
Project-Based Responsibilities
- SAP Implementations & Upgrades
- Participate in blueprinting, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
- Gather and document business requirements related to G/L.
- Perform unit and integration testing for G/L scenarios.
- Process Improvements
- Identify opportunities to streamline G/L processes and automate tasks.
- Implement best practices and ensure SOX compliance or other regulatory standards.
- Change Management & Documentation
- Maintain documentation for configurations and functional specifications.
- Work with change management teams to deploy G/L enhancements safely.
Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Deep knowledge of SAP FI, especially G/L and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with controlling (CO), taxes, and fixed assets is beneficial.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP).
- Analytical thinking and good communication skills.
About IBM
At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you.
We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything.
About the role
Introduction Core Responsibilities Your role and responsibilities
- General Ledger Configuration & Maintenance
- Configure chart of accounts, account groups, retained earnings accounts.
- Set up and maintain general ledger master data.
- Manage automatic postings, document splitting, and G/L validations/substitutions.
- Financial Period Management
- Open and close fiscal periods.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closures.
- Support balance carry-forward activities.
- Integration with Other Modules
- Ensure seamless G/L integration with:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Asset Accounting (AA)
- Controlling (CO)
- Work with MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales & Distribution) teams for correct posting flows.
- Reporting & Analysis
- Design and run financial reports using SAP standard tools (e.g., F.01, FBL3N, FAGLL03).
- Support external and internal audit requirements.
- Assist in the creation of customized financial statements.
- User Support & Issue Resolution
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for G/L-related issues.
- Analyze and resolve posting issues or integration problems.
- Provide training and support to finance users.
Project-Based Responsibilities
- SAP Implementations & Upgrades
- Participate in blueprinting, testing, data migration, and go-live activities.
- Gather and document business requirements related to G/L.
- Perform unit and integration testing for G/L scenarios.
- Process Improvements
- Identify opportunities to streamline G/L processes and automate tasks.
- Implement best practices and ensure SOX compliance or other regulatory standards.
- Change Management & Documentation
- Maintain documentation for configurations and functional specifications.
- Work with change management teams to deploy G/L enhancements safely.
Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Deep knowledge of SAP FI, especially G/L and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with controlling (CO), taxes, and fixed assets is beneficial.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP).
- Analytical thinking and good communication skills.
About IBM
At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you.
We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything.