SAP FICO Functional Consultant

Pepkor Lifestyle is hiring for the SAP FICO Functional Consultant role in Sandton, Gauteng. The role closes on 29 May 2026. Applicants should review the requirements and apply through the official vacancy page.

Minimum Requirements

• Produce portfolio and status reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
• Update and maintain known error database, knowledge base, configuration database as well as testing and training material, and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve the portfolio solutions.
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives.
• 3 year IT related degree (advantageous) (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business, or related).
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies and certified in COBIT prince ll (advantageous),
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with HCM and understanding of SAP development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO module configuration and business processes, Strong knowledge of SAP integration with other modules, such as SAP MM and SAP SD.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of retail industry models and understanding of the Pepkor Lifestyle and finance operating model and value chain.
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)
• SAP Specialist Certification - FICO (advantageous)
• Design, configure, and implement SAP FICO solutions, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Asset Accounting, Cost centre Accounting, and Profitability Analysis.
• Lead and contribute to SAP FICO projects, ensuring successful deployments and integration with other SAP modules.
• Provide expertise in resolving SAP FICO-related issues and offer ongoing support.
• Optimize and enhance existing SAP FICO solutions to improve financial processes and efficiency.
• Developing documentation, provide training, and support end-users.
• Staying current with SAP FICO best practices and industry trends.
• Customer orientation and driving change.
• (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents.
• a SAP FICO Functional Consultant having functional knowledge of SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA, and new GL) including interfaces, data migration and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical
• Strong communication and client-facing
• Position outputs/
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and analyse business
• 3 or more years in SAP design and configuration
• , 2 years of Agile
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to optimise FICO processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all IT Governance Frameworks including policies, procedures, processes and standards.
• The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for configuring and testing SAP and other 3rd party FICO functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes. Key Dials:
• The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for configuring and testing SAP and other 3rd party FICO functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The Functional Consultant: FICO is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes.
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business