Reporting Systems and Data Lead

• Provide the first level support for SAP Group Reporting (SGR) and IFRS workbook in SAP Analytics Cloud 
• Focal person of Finance Objects: 

• SAP S4H 

• Chart of Account (CoA) 

• Financial Statement Version (FSV) 

• Profit Centre Hierarchies 

• Cost Centre Hierarchies 

• Cost Element Hierarchies 

• SAP Group Reporting (SGR) 

• Consolidation Unit, attributes and flexible hierarchies 

• Financial Statement Items (FSI) and attributes 

• Reporting Rules and variants 

(The above are the main objects, and the list is non-exhaustive) 

• Set-up and maintain the reports used in Accounting and Control. 

• SAP S4 Reports 

• SGR FIORI Reports 

• IFRS Reporting Book(s) 

• Analytical Reports 

• Focal person for the Finance Team with IT Technical Team on all routine maintenance/set-up, developments and enhancements 
• Automation of the reporting processes 

• Identify areas with manual processes and work to automate as far as possible 
  

This role will report to the Reporting Systems Manager and be based in Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Group Reporting Systems Management  

• User Management 

• Interface between the user and the IT Technical Team on access creation and changes 

• Maintain the System Access matrix and validate role assignment 

• Train users on SGR (FIORI) and IFRS Report Book 

• Systems operations 

• Processes 

• Opening of reporting periods 

• Scheduled jobs 

• Exchange rate reviews 

• Set-up of Data and Consolidation Monitor tasks  

• Support on ad-hoc request (e.g., Flat file TB Loads, new SAP entity integration and validations) 

• Substitution rules using Group Reporting Preparation Ledger 

• Version management - Actual / Plan / Standard / Extension 

• Validation rules for Group Journal entries 

• Reclassification rules for reported data (Dr / Cr reclass logic) 

• Currency translation rules and associated config 

• Matching methods and reconciliation cases for IC recon 

• Business rules for intercompany eliminations  

• Consolidation of Investments 

• Reporting rules for Income Statement / Cashflow / Changes in Equity / Other Comprehensive Income 

• Developing ad-hoc reports using Group Data Analysis and Group Data Analysis with Reporting Rules 

• Support Group Accounting and Local Accounting Teams  

• Managing master data in SGR (FS Items, Mappings, Hierarchies, Cons Groups etc.) 

• Assist in identifying Intercompany Differences by detailed drilldowns 

• Assist in detailed drill downs on Balance Sheet / Income Statement / Cashflow reports to identify the source of balances 

• Assist in identifying variances / movement mismatches in disclosure items (PPE, Provisions, Borrowing etc notes) 

• Support in preparation of correction journal entries 

• Perform adhoc-runs of Data Monitor / Consolidation Monitor 

• Support the Group Accounting team on Audit requirements, Annual Audit walkthrough and remediation to meet audit requirement 

• Changes and Improvements: 

• Regularly check with the Accounting and Reporting team for new requirements and identify areas for potential automation 

• Prepare the Business Requirement for improvement requests from Group reporting and Business teams and work with the IT Technical team to implement 

• Coordinate system changes, including UATs with the relevant IT Service for technical configuration, SAP Release Notes and similar changes 

• Keep the Finance Team abreast of technical changes 

• Focal Person for Finance Objects 

• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Finance Objects and will be the central contact person 

• Provide insights into the impact on the financial reporting landscape on changes in the Finance Objects

• Create and keep up to date the documentation on the Finance Objects:  
• Provide training to all users and on-boarding for new joiners 

Requirements

• Working Knowledge of standard features and configurations of SAP Group Reporting (SGR) (S/4HANA version 2022 and above) 

• Finance degree and a recognized professional accounting qualification.  

• Chartered / Registered Accountant Qualification would be an advantage  

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance and extensive knowledge of all relevant financial flows. 

• Good knowledge of IFRS and strong analytical skills in both management and financial accounting and analysis (ability to work with material datasets) 

• Broad knowledge of finance processes within Vivo Energy/oil and gas industry preferable 

• Knowledge of the backend processes in SAP S4Hana 

• Basic understanding on integration with SAC (SGR CDS views used, live and import models) 

• Specific software skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Analytics tools (SAC and PBI) 

• Reporting Skills – able to distill requirements into reports 

• Strong communication (fluency in English, French advantageous) 

• Problem solving skills and high resilience 

• Strong communication, influencing and networking skills. 

• Focus on delivery and priorities, a self-starter,  

• Ability to work in a team, and under pressure, in a hybrid environment.