We are seeking a highly experienced Lead SAP Consultant (FICO FI) to head the design, configuration, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) solutions. In this role, you will drive end-to-end electronic invoicing implementations tailored to country-specific statutory requirements, provide technical leadership to consulting teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders in delivering compliant, scalable, and well-governed financial systems.
Responsibilities
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Lead the design, configuration, and customization of SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) to deliver end-to-end electronic invoicing solutions aligned with country/region-specific statutory requirements
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Define and govern country-specific DRC configuration standards, including the Compliance Reporting Framework, company code assignments, and activation of business functions
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Oversee the setup of eDocument types and mappings, ensuring architectural consistency across statutory electronic document processing
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Architect output determination and message control strategies to enable seamless, scalable document flow
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Establish standards and best practices for maintaining XML schemas and format mappings to ensure full compliance with regulatory formats
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Define integration architecture and communication arrangements via SAP Cloud Integration with tax authorities and government platforms
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Partner with senior business stakeholders and finance leadership to shape strategy, translate complex financial requirements into robust system solutions, and align on delivery roadmaps
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Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and championing opportunities to optimize processes and solution quality
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Set direction on SAP Finance best practices, ensuring implementations remain current, sustainable, and aligned with the enterprise architecture
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Establish documentation standards and review deliverables to ensure system configurations and processes are captured to a high level of quality
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Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles, orchestrating successful sign-off with minimal defects
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants, fostering knowledge sharing and capability growth within the team
Requirements
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5+ years of experience as an SAP Consultant with a strong focus on FICO/FI, including a proven track record of leading full-cycle implementations
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Demonstrated leadership experience of over 1 year, including mentoring consultants and driving delivery across multiple workstreams or engagements
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In-depth knowledge of Parallel Accounting using the ledger-based approach
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Deep expertise in DRC functionality, including e-invoicing and local reporting configuration across multiple countries
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Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), eDocument setup, and output determination
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Strong command of maintaining XML schemas, format mappings, and communication arrangements via SAP Cloud Integration
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Comprehensive understanding of statutory electronic invoicing requirements and integration with tax authority and government platforms
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Ability to design and deliver configurations that support accurate, auditable financial reporting at enterprise scale
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Solid grasp of SAP Finance best practices and end-to-end implementation lifecycles, with the ability to set direction and standards
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Proven skill in producing and reviewing comprehensive technical and functional documentation
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business and IT leaders
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Flexibility to lead cross-functional teams and manage deliverables within agreed project timelines and quality expectations
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Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
