Senior SAP Functional Specialist | Transnet

Transnet Job Vacancies – Senior SAP Functional Specialist

Senior SAP Functional Specialist is responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of SAP CO’s functional areas to align with TFR Budgeting & Controlling objectives, as well as optimizing business processes.

Position Outputs

1. Customize SAP CO functionality to meet business requirements and process designs.
2. Plan, execute, and rollout SAP CO solutions for cost center accounting, profit center accounting, internal orders, and NewGL posting activities.
3. Document business requirements and create functional and technical specifications for new developments.
4. Ensure integration of SAP CO system activities with other modules such as SAP FI, MM, PM, IM/PS, BI, and BIW.
5. Provide management with updates on significant changes and enhancement statuses.
6. Lead project management for major changes within SAP CO.
7. Offer expert advice on SAP CO to the business.
8. Resolve issues through SAP CO solution designs.
9. Maintain and update the SAP CO knowledge base.
10. Stay current with new best practice functionality to minimize solution redundancies.
11. Foster effective relationships with business partners, IT/Business Analysts, and other business teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology and/or Computer Science.
• Relevant Post-Graduate Diploma/Degree is advantageous.
• SAP CO Certification is required.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a SAP CO support environment.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in SAP CO configuration.
• Knowledge of SAP PCA or New GL is beneficial.

Competencies Personal Effectiveness Competencies:

• Courage
• Resilience
• Self-awareness
• Work-life balance
• Emotional intelligence
• Self-development Knowledge Required:
• SAP customizing toolset, including IMG.
• SAP data modules in one or more functional areas.
• Comprehensive understanding of CO business processes.
• New GL
• Profit Centre Accounting Skills Required:
• Ability to build and maintain high levels of customer trust and confidence.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Organizational and time management abilities. Behavioral Attributes:
• Self-starter
• Achievement-oriented
• Creative/innovative
• Committed to self-development
• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Customer-focused

Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who belong to designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division.