Job Summary
Contribute as a programmer in SAP FI delivering reliable configuration enhancements and support for finance and accounting processes in a hybrid work model with day shifts and no travel ensuring accurate financial data flow compliant reporting and continuous improvement of enterprise finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Configure SAP FI components to support core finance processes including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable and asset accounting while ensuring accurate and consistent posting of financial data across modules.
- Develop program logic and enhancements in SAP using available tools and frameworks to implement change requests that optimize finance workflows and reduce manual effort for business users.
- Analyze functional specifications provided by consultants or business stakeholders and translate them into clear technical designs that can be implemented tested and maintained with predictable quality.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to understand process pain points and propose SAP FI solutions that streamline period closing reconciliation and reporting activities.
- Perform unit testing and integration testing for SAP FI developments and configurations to verify that changes meet requirements and do not disrupt existing business scenarios.
- Document technical designs configuration decisions and test results in an organized and reusable manner so that future maintenance and audits can be performed efficiently.
- Provide timely incident analysis and defect fixes in SAP FI by troubleshooting root causes proposing corrective options and implementing approved changes within agreed service levels.
- Support data validation activities during finance related projects such as rollouts or upgrades by preparing checks running reports and coordinating issue resolution with stakeholders.
- Participate in code reviews and quality checks to ensure that SAP FI developments follow internal guidelines performance standards and secure coding practices.
- Assist in deployment activities by preparing transport requests coordinating with basis and operations teams and confirming successful movement of changes across system landscapes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues in SAP FI and suggesting enhancements or automation that increase reliability and transparency of financial information.
- Communicate progress risks and dependencies clearly to team members and supervisors so that project timelines and operational commitments for finance systems remain predictable.
- Support knowledge sharing within the team by documenting tips troubleshooting steps and configuration insights that help improve collective capability in SAP FI.
Qualifications
- Understand core concepts of SAP FI such as company codes chart of accounts document types posting keys and financial document flows and apply this understanding to real business scenarios.
- Apply basic knowledge of finance and accounting principles such as double entry posting reconciliations and period closing to design SAP FI solutions that align with standard practices.
- Demonstrate working experience or academic exposure in programming or scripting preferably in enterprise application environments where structured development lifecycles are followed.
- Use strong analytical and problem solving skills to investigate issues in financial postings reports or interfaces and propose practical and well reasoned technical resolutions.
- Communicate effectively with finance stakeholders and technical colleagues in clear language that supports accurate requirement gathering and collaborative solution design.
- Show willingness to learn advanced SAP FI topics and related modules such as controlling or treasury in order to support broader digital finance transformation initiatives.
- Adapt to a hybrid work environment by managing tasks collaboration and deliverables efficiently while working both remotely and from office locations during day shifts.
Certifications Required
SAP Certified Application Associate SAP ERP Financials or any equivalent SAP FI certification is preferred.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.