SAP Grant Management Consultant with FICO Expertise

About Us From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services. About the role We are looking for an experienced SAP Grant Management Consultant with strong expertise in SAP FICO to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in the SAP Grant Management (GM) module, with deep knowledge of financial processes, including SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO). This role will focus on the full lifecycle of grant management, from system configuration to reporting, ensuring integration with SAP FICO and alignment with grant management requirements. You will work closely with business stakeholders to optimize SAP systems for grant-related activities and financial controls. Key Responsibilities Configure and implement SAP Grant Management (GM)functionalities, including grants tracking, budgeting, reporting, and financial monitoring. Integrate SAP Grant Management with SAP FICO modules (FI, CO) to ensure smooth financial workflows and reporting, specifically related to grants. Collaborate with stakeholders to define grant management requirements and ensure SAP configurations align with business processes. Provide expert-level advice on SAP Grant Management best practices, regulations, and reporting. Conduct system testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and support the resolution of issues related to SAP GM and FICO. Perform system upgrades and apply patches, ensuring continuous improvements to SAP GM functionalities. Guide and train users on SAP GM and FICO-related processes, ensuring effective system adoption and understanding. Support grant-related month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data related to grants is properly accounted for and reported. Maintain documentation for SAP Grant Management processes, configurations, and user guides. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the grant management process within SAP. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Grant Management (GM) module configuration, implementation, and support. Strong expertise in SAP FICO (FI, CO), particularly in the context of integration with SAP GM. Experience working with complex grant-related workflows, including budgeting, fund allocation, and financial monitoring. Excellent knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and grant management regulations. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in SAP GM and FICO modules. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders and provide clear documentation and training. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement. SAP certification in Grant Management or FICO is a plus. Project management experience and familiarity with implementation methodologies are an advantage. Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or cloud-based SAP solutions. Experience in the public sector or non-profit organizations, particularly in grant compliance and management. Understanding of grant lifecycle management from application to reporting and closure. Why Join Us At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. #J-18808-Ljbffr